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Published to rave reviews in hardcover and purchased by DreamWorks in a major film deal, The Big One is a spellbinding and richly atmospheric work of narrative journalism in the tradition of Friday Night Lights. Here is the story of a community-Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts-and a sporting event-the island's legendary Striped Bass & Bluefish Derby-that is rendered with the same depth, color, and emotional power of the best fiction. Among the characters,...
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The word education comes from the Latin word educo, 'to lead out'. I always considered travel as one of the best educators. It broadens the mind with real-life experiences. Travel also broadens the angler's mind and sharpens his or her skill. You meet many anglers from different countries, with their own national culture and of course their own angling traditions.
In this book, I try to recount my memoirs of fishing, work and travel. It shows that...
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Make your next fishing trip the best yet with this expert guide to everything the modern fisherman needs to know.
When it comes to fishing, nobody knows more than the writers and editors at Field & Stream magazine-unless it's the local guides, prizewinners, and other experts they interviewed for this book. The Total Fishing Manual is chock full of 318 field-tested tools, techniques and tactics, collected and written by the Field & Stream editors...
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"Mastering Fishing: A Comprehensive Guide" is the ultimate angler's companion, meticulously crafted to elevate both novice and experienced anglers to new heights of expertise and success in the art of fishing. This guide encapsulates the essence of fishing across various terrains, techniques, and species, offering a treasure trove of knowledge and practical wisdom.
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The most complete guide to fishing flies. Describes every type of fly - freshwater and saltwater. Covers flies from around the world. Every fly is illustrated with a specially taken photograph. Flies are tied by some of the world's most famous fly-tiers Collins Fishing Flies is the encyclopedic guide to the huge range of flies now being used by the modern fly-fisherman, whether they are fishing for the traditional quarry of salmon and trout, chasing...
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Chalkstreams are one of the very few habitats that are nearly exclusive to England. They range far and wide from the famous River Test in Hampshire across eight other counties from Dorset in the west to Yorkshire in the north. Every river is very special in its own right.
Brought up in Hampshire, Simon Cooper was lucky enough to have great fly fishing on his doorstep, but as he grew up, got a job and moved away he soon realised what a closed world...
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Los apasionados del anzuelo y el sedal no se cansarían nunca de practicar su deporte favorito. Esta guía, escrita por un campeón de pesca, indica mes a mes qué especie se puede pescar en función de las condiciones climáticas y de la normativa, así como qué técnicas son las más adecuadas para tener el éxito asegurado
Conocerá cómo hacerlo con cebo muerto, con cebo vivo, con gusanos o larvas de moscarda, con gusanos a fondo, con larvas...
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The most comprehensive fly fishing guide with the best tips, old school-techniques, tactics, and up-to-date gear reviews.
Filled with over three hundred hints from the best anglers in both salt and fresh water, the editors of Field and Stream give you everything you need to make the perfect pitch, find a secret spot, and score a fish.
TOOLS: From the best flies of all time to the best reel for the job and when to change your hooks, learn about the...
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James Prosek has been called "the Audubon of the fishing world" by the New York Times. A passionate fisherman and talented artist from a young age, he published two illustrated books on fish and fishing while still an undergraduate at Yale. After winning a traveling fellowship to follow in the footsteps of Izaak Walton, The Compleat Angler became his obsession. He was fascinated by Walton, a humble man who won the friendship of kings, and he was intrigued...
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Catch all of the fishing information from The Total Outdoorsman Manual in one edition- from one of the most trusted outdoor sports brands.
With practical advice for fly-fishing, baitcasting, spinning and even noodling, this handy guide offers over one hundred hints on gear, knots, boating, and finding where even the stealthiest fish are hiding. Fishers from the dedicated weekend angler to summer dabblers rely on Field & Stream for the best insider...
11) On the Fly
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Brian MacDonald has twin passions - fishing and sex, although not necessarily in that order.A professional game angling instructor, he begins each new season with a clean slate, a fresh supply of condoms and a charming smile.Being a red blooded male and a bit of a rogue, he is rather fond of women and even fonder of sex and will avail himself of any opportunity presenting itself.Before long his phallic philanderings get him into trouble and his plans...
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Embark on a journey into the serene world of angling with this comprehensive guide that transcends the traditional boundaries of fishing manuals. "Fishing for Beginners" is an exploration of the art and science of fishing, tailored for both novice anglers seeking a solid foundation and seasoned veterans looking to enhance their skills. Within these pages, you'll find a wealth of knowledge meticulously curated to provide a holistic understanding of...
13) The Spawning Run
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William Humphrey's delightful chronicle of an angling holiday in Wales celebrates two equally astonishing creatures: the Atlantic salmon and the British fly fisherman In order to mate in the same freshwater stream where it was spawned, the salmon swims one thousand miles or more and overcomes countless obstacles, from trawling nets to twelve-foot-high waterfalls. To catch the King of Fish at the end of its incredible journey, the Anglo-Saxon angler...
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Alaska commercial fishing is the hardest, most dangerous work I have ever done in my life. When I was only 16, my dad got me a job on a purse seiner out of the picturesque town of Cordova, Alaska on Prince William Sound. I had no idea what a purse seiner was, but I was about to find out.
15) My Moby Dick
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From the acclaimed author of Home from the Hill and The Ordways comes a charming and erudite account of what happens when the fish hooks the fisherman In the Berkshire mountains, novelist and avid outdoorsman William Humphrey discovers a gigantic, one-eyed brown trout lazing in the shallows of a roadside stream. Between three and four feet long and weighing more than thirty pounds, it is a fish too big not to be fished for. It is also, therefore,...
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Susan "Sue" Daignault was practically born with a rod and reel in her hand. Nearly from her birth, she and her family spent entire summers surfcasting for striped bass along the coasts of Massachusetts and Rhode Island. That love has followed her through her days in the Coast Guard and to her home on the coast of Maine and to some of the most beautiful, and fishy, places in the world. In her fun and fascinating new book, A Full Net, Sue shares with...
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Each autumn, one of nature's most magnificent dramas plays out when striped bass undertake a journey, from the northeastern United States to the Outer Banks of North Carolina, in search of food and warmer seas. Writer and angler David DiBenedetto followed this great migration -- the fall run -- for three months in the autumn of 2001.
On the Run offers vivid portrayals of the zany and obsessive characters DiBenedetto met on his travels -- including...
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Hey there, fishing pals. Looking to up your fishing game and reel in those big catches? Well, do I have a fin-tastic recommendation for you. Dive into the "It's a Lunker Bro - Complete Fishing Guide" and get ready for a reel adventure. This book is like your trusty fishing buddy, sharing all the secrets to hooking those lunkers. From bait basics to secret spots, it's got it all. Whether you're a newbie or a seasoned angler, the easy-to-follow tips...
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Tributaries is a collection of contemporary outdoor essays exploring the line between passion and obsession. Written through the lens of a late-30-something, the book explores complex, evolving relationships between fathers and sons; between fishing buddies; between anglers and guides; and between outdoorspeople and the landscapes they cherish. From the pine-encroached rivers of Maine's Aroostook County, to the turquoise flats of Florida Bay, author...
20) FederCaza
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Feder Caza es la revista de caza líder de difusión. Toda la actualidad del mundo de la caza y reportajes con espectaculares fotografías de caza menor, caza mayor, especies, naturaleza, armas y productos, competición y perros de caza, veterinaria, cursos de tiro, caza y adiestramiento.
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