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At last, an angler's guide to fishing Lake Superior. Whether you're an old salt or an armchair angler, you'll love this book. Experienced fisherman Shawn Perich offers proven tactics for catching steelhead, lake trout, salmon, and walleye, as well as accurate information for boaters, shore-casters, and stream anglers. The straightforward approach of fishing Lake Superior gives clear advice about when, where, and how to hook the big ones. ... Read more

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fishing lake superior
If you are thinking about fishing the "North Shore", this book is a must. I have been fishing for forty years all over the united states, but for years the shore baffled me. Then I read this book. I studied this book. I highlighted parts and pieces. Then I went out and started catching fish.
Dose it get better than that? ... Read more

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Three delightful stories star the late John Foote's notorious fly-fishing addict George Baldwin Potter, who is unable to believe others are not as interested in dry-fly fishing as he. Includes special introductions to each story, plus a next-generation story by John Foote's son Timothy. ... Read more

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Preston Sturges-like
John Taintor Foote, one assumes he is somehow related to Shelby & Horton, was a playwright andscreenwriter of the 30's (his credits include the great film The Mark of Zorro).In addition, hepenned several of the best fishing stories ever written in the continuing misadventures of GeorgeBaldwin Potter, collected here with introductions by Foote's son, Timothy.

Potter, a fly fishing pedant, is a bachelor in his forties when the series opens, but he has decided totake a young bride.The first story, the eponymous Wedding Gift, finds him pouring out his soul toour narrator.Seems that George's new bride, Isabelle, was not terribly impressed with thehoneymoon that he so carefully planned, a one week trek into the wilds of Maine to fly fish.AsGeorge's tale wends it's convoluted way to it's conclusion, it builds towards an awful, but trulyhilarious, climax which leaves the newlyweds' marriage in a shambles.In the next story, themarriage has again foundered on the rocks after George, dispatched to an auction to purchase acoveted antique, instead finds himself mesmerized by a fly rod collection.And in the final tale,Isabelle gets her revenge by using a brilliant but devious ploy to trick George into buying her a farmin Connecticut.

The stories are a delightful screwball combination of fishing and battle-of-the-sexes comedy, sort ofIsaak Walton rewritten by Preston Sturges.I can't recommend them highly enough.

GRADE: A

Excellent reading by the fireplace.
I received the original printing of this book by my father who purchased it in Europe.My mother found the follow-up book at an auction some twenty years later.This was a dream come true.I am currently looking for the3rd book (original printing) of Mr. George Potter and his lovely wife andeverlasting antique shopper, Isabelle.It helps if you are a fishermanbut, you don't necessarily have to be to fall in love with these books. Author, John Foote , puts into words the true feeling of a perfectionist,this one just happens to be a fly fisherman.Every ounce of blood from thecharacter, George Potter, is put forth through his vision of what flyfishing is all about and why everyone should feel the way he does about it. An outstanding series of stories by a writer I know very little about.Iplan on purchasing all of Mr. Foote's books once I find them. ... Read more

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Children's activity book that teaches fishing skills in a fun, interesting way. ... Read more

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Fishing in a Brook
My 9 year old Grandson just got into fishing. His favorite past time right now. I sent him this book and he's absolutely thrilled with it. What more can I say. He's happy, I'm happy.

perfect gift for the little fisher in your family
My little brother is REALLY into fishing, I wanted something that was at his reading level (8yr old) and that still provided a decent amount of interesting info.This book was perfect!

A "must" for all young and aspiring fishermen!
Fishing In A Brook: Angling Activities For Kids is the latest in a the Gibbs Smith series of activity books for children ages six and up. AuthorLawson Drinkard shows kids how to make a pole; catch bait; cast a line;make a tackle box; fill the tackle box with bobbers, sinkers, poppers,spoons, and jigs. Fishing In A Brook also covers the different kinds offish kids could catch and what to do with them once they have them caught.Engagingly illustrated by Fran Lee, there's a wealth of fun fish facts andactivities like "A Slimy Worm Safari" to help any youngsterbecome an expert fisherman whether by a brook, on a bayou, off a pier, on abay, lake, stream or river! Other highly recommended titles in thisoutstanding activity book series include: Cooking On A Stick: CampfireRecipes For Kids; Sleeping In A Sack: Camping Activities For Kids; TrekkingOn A Trail: Hiking Adventures For Kids; and Hiding In A Fort: BackyardRetreats For Kids. ... Read more

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This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishings Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the worlds literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone! ... Read more

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American adman and image-maker George Lois

(b. 1931) was a leader of the Creative Revolution of the 1960s and is the mind behind an astonishing array of branding campaigns and unforgettable magazine covers during his fifty-year career. Among Lois's creations are the 'I want my MTV' campaign that first featured Mick Jagger; dozens of controversial covers for Esquire magazine, including Andy Warhol drowning in a can of Campbell's soup; and the legendary 'Think small' campaign for Volkswagen.

Lois recounts all of these campaigns and more than 130 others in this irreverent and entertaining book showcasing his most influential celebrity campaigns and covers, featuring stars such as Frank Sinatra and Claudia Cardinale, sports greats like Muhammad Ali, famous politicians and peacemakers, and clients ranging from Olivetti to Pepsi, USA Today to Cutty Sark whisky. Illustrated with the original ads and images, $ellebrity presents the stories behind the ads, explaining how each ad was conceived and produced, and the unexpected pitfalls, scuffles, and friendships that ensued as Lois 'angled and tangled' with the stars. ... Read more

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I worked for this guy....
I worked for George Lois at the end of the 1990s. This book, well, it's George. They read like tales that are larger than life. And to some extent, I even think that's what he wants you to believe. But the essence of it all says something else, for George really does live his life this way. All or nothing. Larger than Life. I don't know how many stories he told that I didn't hang onto every word. The glint in his eye, the hint of a sly smile. George is one of the last great verbal story tellers. And when you do read his book and wonder at the stories yourself, I am reminded of one of George's last ad campaigns. It was a PSA campaign for the New York Blood Bank. The campaign would not have existed if it wasn't for George calling on some of his celebrity friends to offer their time for free. Trump, Ed Koch to name a few... ... Read more

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All methods of fresh and saltwater fishing are covered in more than 6,000 entries, drawings, charts, diagrams, and step-by-step illustrated lessons. ... Read more

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great reference for basic understanding of the fishes
this book was written by the great Al Mcclane, who parallels l. Ron Hubbard as an author, and if fish were an alien race, he would have an international cult of his own. Good book.

McClane's New Standard Fishing Encyclopedia and Internationa
The book is the best in its field, as it contains plenty of information for the casual fisherman or for the expert angler.
Unfortunately is somewhat outdated. Great book that every angler should have in their library/

This is THE must have book for any serious angler!
I have been an avid reader of A.J. McClane for some years now and have found this volume to be the best of the best. It is in my opinion the most detailed and factual reference to be found on catching fish. Of particularvalue is the section on angling methods which clearly explains the variousmeans by which you can catch your quarry. Any fish, anywhere in the worldcan be found in this book along with it's life cycle, spawning habits, howto catch it and weather it is good to eat. No angling library is completewithout this valuable reference.

excellect reference book for the novice or pro fisherman
A MUST HAVE BOOK, if you have a library of your own or not this is it, I have used this book many times when I go to a new area, state,location, or wherever, it tells where,when and what is needed,its great, one problem I found is I lost it now I cant find it and am lost without it. I have over 75 other books on fishing and this one I miss the most!!!

If you catch, cook and eat fish, this book is a must have.
We recently purchased a vacation home/fish camp in the Florida Keys.My wife consumes no meat, but loves fish.I of course, must comply with this life-style or cook for myself.The Encyclopedia of Fish Cookery became a source of endless new experiences.Our taste buds now have experienced here-to-for unimagined sensations.The book clearly defines the limits of consumption, from blowfish to shark and well beyond.The book covers everything we have ever encountered at the end of a line and many that we are actively pursuing.This book is greatly enhanced by beautiful and appropriate photography by Arie deZanger.If you tend toward coffee table books this edition fits nicely in a home that prides itself on excellent food, a focus on fishing, or simply enjoying nature! The proof is in the eating...try it, you'll like it! ... Read more

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254 pages, tons of photos (black and white) and sketch maps.directions are given for hundreds of places to fish. Flyfishing for brown and rainbow trout, Atlantic salmon, and sea trout in Normandy, Brittany, central France and the Pyrenees. Also featured are brook trout, grayling, char, lake trout and Black bass. Where to fish, what tackle and tactics to use. Where to buy a licence. ... Read more

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For anglers interested in catching more than trout and bass, anglers who don t want to travel to faraway places and buy expensive, specialized equipment, opportunities for coarse fishing abound. Using unconventional baitfishing techniques and equipment, Brook Landis has developed a uniquely American approach to catching coarse fish that is challenging and fun. ... Read more

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European fishing techniques
A pretty good description of the techniques of European bank fishing. Scant attention is paid to the techniques for catching American "coarse" or (our term) "trash" fish. The book format is chapters of useful information alternated with chapters of fish stories that give the appearances of "fillers." ... Read more

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Norris on Trout Fishing samples both the expertise and the generous warmth that made Thaddeus Norris (1811-1877) such a beloved figure in American angling. From his wise portrayal of the many types of anglers, to the biology and behavior of native American brook trout, to his touching portrait of the now-extinct Michigan grayling, Norris set a standard for American angling thought that educated and inspired succeeding generations and still offers us both provocation and wisdom today. His concluding essay on the joys of fly fishing alone is regarded as a primary milestone of angling philosophy that set the tone for the philosophical explorations of many later writers from Arnold Gingrich to Ernest Schwiebert to John Gierach. ... Read more

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This book was converted from its physical edition to the digital format by a community of volunteers. You may find it for free on the web. Purchase of the Kindle edition includes wireless delivery. ... Read more

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Originally published in 1867.This volume from the Cornell University Library's print collections was scanned on an APT BookScan and converted to JPG 2000 format by Kirtas Technologies.All titles scanned cover to cover and pages may include marks notations and other marginalia present in the original volume. ... Read more

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Soft brown leather clamshell box houses the special edition of The Fine Art of Angling: Ten Modern Masters, along with reproductions of 10 original drawings, one by each of the artists, created exclusively for this volume. Signed and limited to 300 copies. ... Read more

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Beautiful Images
The Fine Art of Angling is a wonderful book.The quality of the pictures is excellent and the brief biographical info on each artist increases understanding and appreciation of the art.While I was very familiar with many of the artist selected, the book introduced me to several artist that were new to me.This book is a "must have" for anyone interested in both angling and art.

WOW! This is a "Keeper"!
WOW! What a treasure trove this book is. A must have for the connoisseur of Angling Art, or those who love to be reminded of special fishing memories...be they past or even future. The illustrations alone worth the price; the Artists discussions of their works adds another delightful dimension to the book, and the appreciation of their Art.

I think you'll find the next Frank Benson or Ogden Pleissner, or Lassell Ripley here. We see a lot of Wildlife and Sporting Art books... this is the best to come along in a very long time.
It is a "Keeper"!
Well done Ms Inman.
Sincerely, Frank; Nature's Reflections

WOW! This is a "Keeper"!
WOW! What a treasure trove this book is. A must have for the connoisseur of Angling Art, or those who love to be reminded of special fishing memories...be they past or even future. The illustrations alone worth the price; the Artists discussions of their works adds another delightful dimension to the book, and the appreciation of their Art.

I think you'll find the next Frank Benson or Ogden Pleissner, or Lassell Ripley here. We see a lot of Wildlife and Sporting Art books... this is the best to come along in a very long time.
It is a "Keeper"!
Well done Ms Inman.
Sincerely, Frank; Nature's Reflections. ... Read more

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Presents a collection of thoughts and reflections on one of the UK's most popular pastimes, from one of our most respected fishermen. This title guides on angling in Scotland which offers readers some great tips on where and when to find the best fish. It is suitable for those who love fishing. ... Read more

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This is not your usual fishing book!It explores and shares the deep love that anglers have for fishing, including the folklore, philosophy and nobility of angling, motivations, secrets, tips, techniques, and the mystique of waters. Are anglers nuts? Or is their quest a noble one? Or both? And is there a danger of evolving technology transforming fishing into a NASCAR kind of sport?This book contains six centuries of wisdom from the 15 Master Anglers of Lake Winnipesaukee. This is the first and only definitive book on angling in Lake Winnipesaukee, the sixth largest natural lake in the US not contiguous with Canada. A labor of love that took almost a decade to write, the book also gives readers a glimpse into diversity and skills of this revered group. You may know some of them like retired teacher, Chuck French and forester, Carl Gebhardt,he says.Or 95-year-young Barbara Cotton, the oldest living proprietor of an Orvis Fly shop in America the Opechee Trading Post. Rick Davis , who also heads up the Winni Salmon Derby; Bill Martel, of Martel s Bait and Tackle; Jim Warner from Wolfeboro, a famous fly creator; Al Stewart who recently passed on and lived on tiny two-mile island with no electricity and a white picket fence around it; Mario DeCarolis, one of the most colorful, successful, and humorous of the anglers; Ted St. Onge, the Master Angler who stalks trophy salmon relying mainly on water temperature as his guide; the late Paul Philippe, an accountant namedBean Counteron the marine radio, who did empirical studies of various lures, depth and techniques; Steve Perry, head of the Inland Fisheries Division of N.H. Fish &Game; Alan Nute, owner of AJs Bait & Tackle in Meredith; and two young upstart Master Anglers, both of whom are excellent fishing guides, Travis Williams and Jay Parent."The first half of the book contains chapters on each of the major fish in the lake from my perspective as well as some scientific information on each,"explains Hal. ... Read more

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Learn to fish for the Landlocked Salmon
I summer on Lake Winnipesaukee, and being from the South (Georgia) I took up bass fishing on this lake.What a marvelous fishery it is for the Smallmouth Bass.However, when fishing I'd always see boats in other spots pursuing the coldwater species that also live in this lake.The big three are the Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, and the prize of the lake, the Landlocked Salmon.

After finding Dr. Lyon's book I decided to take a shot at the coldwater species.His instructions, stories, and reflections by master anglers are a great combination of "how to," mixed with stories of comrarderie on this beautiful New Hampshire lake.

He doesn't give away secret spots but he tells vicinties and is precise about the type of lures and flies to use.His description of trolling with lead core or downriggers when followed will produce fish for the angler without having to pay the high cost of hiring a guide.If you fish this lake, or any of the glacial lakes of New England, this book is a must.If you like fishing, you'll like this book and maybe you'll pull of the Winni slam which for me is catching a Smallmouth, Salmon, Laker, and Rainbow all in one day.If you do it, you'll never forget it!!!!

The best book on angling in the North East I have ever read!
Dr. Lyon who has apparently been fishing in the premier lake in New England -- Lake Winnipesaukee -- for over 65 years brings together the wisdom from 14 other "Master Anglers" in this excellent guide to fishing glacial lakes, who together have over 600 years of experience fishing this lake. "Winnipesaukee" is the Abanaki translation for "The smile of the great spirit." The book is well organized into chapters on each of the major game fish in northern glacial lakes with wonderful stories, photos, and tips -- some quite unconventional but proven -- followed by a chapter presenting the tips and stories of each of the other 14 "Master Anglers" who were selected for both their experience and prowess as anglers as well as their willingness to give away their secrets.

The book, which contains over 300 photos, even contains a "Chart of Secrets" which has the average from all 15 Master Anglers of their favorite trolling depths, speeds, best lures, etc for Landlocked Salmon, Lake Trout, and rainbow trout. This information alone willsave the novice angler a decade of learning curve in mastering how to fish a big northern lake.

There is a special chapter on ice fishing as well as one discussing the various tournaments and fishinf derbies.

There is a spiritual component which runs through the pages making this book more than a "How To Book." Lyon, author of several other books is an excellent writer and this book, as proclaimed by one of New Hampshire's chief big lake fish biologists, is "...a must have book for anyone who wants to ... any northern glacial lake." An great read and wonderful gift suggestion for any angler in your family! ... Read more

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The introduction gives a basic analysis of how the oceans work and when and where it is best to catch fish. The book then moves on to cover safety at sea, the dos and donts and use of basic common sense while at sea. It describes what type of grounds fish well for different species and the best ways of fishing the different types of grounds.Individual species are described, often with an accompanying photograph, and a basic description of how they live in their habitat. All the top species associated with the Irish coast are covered in great detail including their maximum weight, current record, habitat, when to fish for them and what tactics and traces work best for catching them. It also discusses all the top baits for sea fishing, how and when to collect them yourself and what species each bait will catch. Rods, reels, line, hooks and the top traces are briefly examined and the author concludes with listing the best locations in Ireland that he has fished for different species and where he has found the best fishing. ... Read more