Bright Rivers chronicles the angling passions and frustrations of one of fly-fishing's greatest men of letters.
A city dweller trapped in the complexities of modern life, Nick Lyons has always found solace in his pilgrimages to great rivers. It is there that he fishes for trout, and in Bright Rivers, Lyons recounts the sometimes moving, sometimes hilarious experiences of his expeditions to Delaware, Beaverkill, Madison, Big Hole,...

The story of the USS Indianapolis is well-known. After delivering crucial components of the atomic bomb that would level Hiroshima in 1945, the Indianapolis was sunk by a Japanese submarine in the South China Sea. Of the nearly 1,200 men aboard, 900 survived the torpedoing, spilling into the sea. White tip sharks began attacking the next morning and after four days only 300 sailors were alive to rescue.
Less famous are the many stories...

Get ready to go back to school with the Pout-Pout Fish! Mr. Fish is going back to school to be a substitute teacher, and he's nervous-until he meets a little guppy who can help him!

A comprehensive full-color guide to catching more and bigger fish. Fishing from beach or rocky coastline presents challenges not faced by anglers who head out to sea. Whether you seek striped bass along the rocky shorelines of the Northeast, bluefish on the Jersey shore, pompano in warm Southern waters, or exotics around the world, this is the indispensable guide to the world of surf fishing. Written to open new frontiers to the old hand and provide...

"Bird and Cat meet in a tree. But someone already lives in this tree���Mr. Fish. And he does not want to share. After Bird and Cat leave, Mr. Fish discovers that it���s actually pretty boring to sit in a tree all by yourself. Getting Bird and Cat back���along with Mr. Fish���s old friends from the sea���is going to require some real work"--

Salmon is the name for several species of ray-finned fish in the family Salmonidae, which also includes trout, char, grayling and whitefish. Within this volume, the author presents a complete guide to salmon fishing, providing simple information and instructions on everything that a salmon fisher needs to know. Contents include: "Forming the Tag, Tail and Butt", "Salmon Flies", "Dressing the Salmon Fly", "The Lesson", "The Salmon Fly Rod, Reel, etc.",...

"By Loch and Stream" contains a collection of accounts relating to the author's vast and interesting experiences fishing in the rivers and lochs of Scotland. This informal and intimate collection of reminiscences offer the reader much in the way of useful information pertaining to angling, and as such will appeal to those with an interest in fishing for pleasure or profit in Scotland. Contents include: "The Mystery of Water", "The Food of Trout",...

"Trout-Fishing for the Beginner" is a fantastic guide to fishing for trout, including chapters on the various methods that can be employed, the equipment required, possible locations, and much more. Written in simple, clear language and illustrated throughout, this book is perfect for beginners and will appeal to trout fishers new and old. Contents include: "The Trout", "Appearance and Surroundings", "Spawning and Growth", "Vision, Hearing, and Smell",...

"Fishing, Tackle and kits" is a 1919 guide to fishing that concentrates on fishing equipment and its proper use. It contains chapters on all practical aspects of fishing kits and equipment, including what tackles to use and how, the equipment appropriate to different types of fish, cleaning and maintenance, and much more. "Fishing, Tackle and kits" contains a wealth of timeless information and will be of considerable utility to modern fishermen both...

This title introduces young readers to the marlin, also known as the "Gladiator Of the Sea." Easy-to-read text examines the marlin's habitat and distribution. Readers will learn about the marlin's color, size, and shape. The fish's anatomy is examined, especially the bill and its role in a marlin's hunting and diet. Marlin prey is discussed, as are the marlin's predators, including human fishers. Bolded glossary terms, phonetic spellings, and an index...