Fish category: 1105 books

Those who think sharks are a predominantly tropical species will be in for quite a surprise when they learn that the cold waters of New England are home to 33 different species. The aim of this book is to provide both accurate scientific information on sharks and to profile those species that inhabit the waters of New England.

For anglers looking to increase their catch, this indispensable guide reveals the steps to easily and confidently identifying the three stages-nymph, dun, and spinner-of many common mayfly species found in North America. Including information on when and where mayflies hatch and how trout feed on them...

A collection of stories from one of Maine’s master fishing guides. There is little about the remote town Grand Lake Stream, in eastern Maine, and its surrounding lakes that Randy Spencer doesn’t know like the back of his hand. Spencer, a Master Maine Guide, has learned from the best, and...

The Quick & Easy series features educational value-priced books. All pet owners will benefit from reading the wide variety of titles in this series each offering an abundance of advice in a delightfully concise format. This book is a complete guide to setting up and maintaining a saltwater aquarium....

Jay F. Hemdal’s introduction to miniature aquariums (essentially home aquariums that contain 8 gallons, or 30 liters, of water or less) begins with choosing a mini-aquarium from the many options available today and getting started with the right equipment (lighting, filters, heaters, decorations,...

The authoritative information and advice you need, illustrated throughout with full-color photographs--now revised and redesigned to be even more reader-friendly! Goldfish are the most widely kept fish in the world. They are the quintessential first pet since goldfish are relatively inexpensive,...

This volume contains a number of interesting and amusing anecdotes based upon the author's own personal experiences fishing for salmon. Written in informal, accessible language and full of interesting and relatable tales of fishing excursions, this text will appeal to those with a love of fishing,...

"It’s been a lifelong, ever-expanding journey, with many big ?sh and faraway waters and dramatic moments . . . and yet I don’t think any of those moments or any of those places or ?sh has thrilled me any more than seeing the twitch of my ?y line where it entered the muddy waters of my backyard...

Every fly fisher would agree that knowing your mayflies from your stoneflies is strongly correlated with a successful day on the water. This knowledge is vital because, as author Tom Rosenbauer notes, trout are shy and careful and can be fussy about what they eat. In addition, they won’t hesitate...

A classic work of nature and humanity, by renowned writer Peter Matthiessen (1927-2014), author of the National Book Award-winning The Snow Leopard and the new novel In Paradise   National Book Award-winning author Peter Matthiessen takes readers on an expedition to find the most dangerous predator...

A chilling collection of the bloodiest shark attacks due to maritime disasters—including the legendary story of the ill-fated USS Indianapolis.   All those who go to sea—whether on a warship or a cruise ship—know in the back of their minds that there is the possibility of their boat going down....

Possibly the most gung-ho man on television Daily TelegraphBritains fishermen are no ordinary men. Their working day is long, tough, grueling and dangerous and now their livelihood is at risk.In his quest to tell their story, Monty Halls spends a year working as a Cornish fisherman in Cadgwith, one...

Anyone who has ever tied a blood knot in a leader or spun a line on the reel, felt the tug of a salmon or seen the glimmer of a brook trout in the early morning sun, understands that fishing is more than a sport. It is, for many, a way of life. In Lines on the Water, we are reminded why this is so....

This book offers the reader a comprehensive guide to fishing for trout and salmon using bait and the 'spinning' technique. Written in simple, clear language and full of helpful tips, “Spinning And Bait Fishing For Salmon And Trout” will be of considerable utility to fishermen, especially those...