The Field and Stream Bass-Fishing Handbook


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The Field & Stream Bass Fishing Handbook offers practical advice on how to find and catch largemouths and smallmouths in a variety of different waters. The authors describe their habits in detail, show where they are found at various times of the day or year, and how best to catch them under nearly any circumstances. Sosin's and Dance's secrets and hints will help you to: fish unfamiliar lakes; fish natural and man-made lakes; read water; work structure; establish patterns; fish in coldwater and warmwater habitats; pick baits and lures; and fight and release bass. (6 X 9, 128 pages, b&w photo, diagrams)




How to Catch Bass (Field & Stream)


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From the most trusted brand in outdoor sports, Field & Stream, this easy-to-tote guide provides the best tips for the bass fisherman from The Total Fishing Manual. With advice and stories from the world’s top fishermen and fishing guides, this handy guide is for every bass fisherman—whether new to the sport or out to refine their skills. Upgrade your lures in three easy steps, cast like a pro in falling waters, and find active bass with a crankbait thanks to this essential guide for every bass enthusiast! Hints cover everything from bait and casting to tackle and techniques, new hints from the experts at Field & Stream and more - all aimed to help you land the big, beautiful bass of your dreams. Packed with insider tips and tricks from the world’s top fishermen, and lavishly illustrated with handy step-by-step how-tos, How to Catch Bass covers every aspect of bass fishing that every bass fisherman should know.




101 Bass Fishing Tips


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John Neporadny is an expert bass fisherman, and he’s here to offer his secrets and those of other fishing greats on hooking hawg largemouths in 101 Bass Fishing Tips. The latest techniques and tactics are revealed in this book full of tips from the top touring pros. The best competitors of the Bassmaster and FLW circuits share their secrets on how to catch largemouth bass throughout the year on various bodies of water. Learn how to select the right tackle and lures so you can fish just like the pros. Bass fishing’s elite anglers also discuss how to find fish on structure such as drop-offs, ledges, points, and flats. They also describe their tricks for coaxing bass out of weeds, bushes, stumps, docks, and other types of cover. Beginners and advanced anglers alike will discover a treasure trove of valuable information they can apply on their favorite waters to catch America’s most popular game fish. Full of information and great stories, 101 Bass Fishing Tips is the best guide available to help fishermen land more bass and is a revealing look at the exciting world of professional fishing.




Smallmouth


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Smallmouth bass swim in more streams, rivers, lakes, and reservoirs than any other gamefish, and exceptional, world-class fishing opportunities for them are found across the country, from the John Day River in Oregon to the Great Lakes, to Maine’s Penobscot. While numerous books have been written on smallmouth, this is the first book to cover the cutting edge techniques and fly patterns being used by some of the country’s top fly fishing guides. Though most of these flies and techniques have been developed and refined in the rivers and lakes of the Midwest (a hotbed of smallmouth fly fishing) anglers can adapt them for their waters. Cutting edge fly patterns for smallmouth, including full color plates and recipes, as well as new techniques for fishing these patterns A “tips” section from various guides, both old school and new, including Luke Kavajecz, Kyle Zempel, Austin Adduci, Kip Vieth, and Bart Landwehr Covers smallmouth bass essentials including biology, behavior, and where to find trophy bass Interviews with Mike Schultz, Lefty Kreh, Chuck Kraft, and Larry Dahlberg




The Quest for the World Record Bass


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Bart Crabb's "The Quest for the World Record Bass" includes profiles on the individual states that stock the Florida Largemouth Bass, along with their stocking programs and State Record catches. There is also a summary of lakes for the individual states that have the potential to land a world, state or line classification record. Additional topics include rules and regulations, biological information, interviews with bass anglers who have caught as many as 50 bass over 12 pounds and an explanation of why the big lure concept works. This book contains numerous photos of bass, a fully documented list of the "Top 25 Bass" of all time and tips to give every fisherman a fighting chance to catch the World Record.




The Complete Fishing Manual


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Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned angler, this illustrated manual will help you polish up your fishing skills. A lavishly illustrated companion complete with maps and information on best seasons and hot spots, The Complete Fishing Manual shows you the best places for fishing experiences. Helpful notes on choosing the right kit, tackle, clothing, and accessories help you prepare to be perfectly poised for a memorable affair with nature. The e-guide also goes beyond other books to cover strategies for fly fishing, coarse fishing, and game fishing. Featuring detailed tactics and techniques for both freshwater and saltwater species, and explaining the anatomy, behavior, and habitat of fish from all over the world, this indispensable volume gives you everything you need to improve your float, ledger, lure, and fly skills. With authoritative explanatory text as well as clear, detailed photography, The Complete Fishing Manual is an invaluable aid for keen anglers everywhere.




The Pocket Guide to Seasonal Largemouth Bass Patterns


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Bass fishing requires more than just patience—it requires cunning and insight. Largemouth bass are the most popular game fish in the US. Found in nearly every state, they present an exciting and powerful challenge to anglers of all levels. In The Pocket Guide to Seasonal Largemouth Bass Patterns, author Monte Burch offers advice on determining where to find big bass, and how to effectively catch them. This guide is broken into eight sections covering the most distinct seasonal periods in the life of a bass, beginning with early spring and the prespawn and carrying through to the postspawn and finally the winter. Each section includes information on that season’s typical water conditions, temperature, and clarity, and is supplemented with maps that illustrate the best locations to find the biggest bass. Burch also gives time-tested advice on which gear works best, and when. This updated and expanded edition now features color photographs. So whether you are a beginning largemouth-bass angler or an experienced fisherman, The Pocket Guide to Seasonal Largemouth Bass Patterns will prove to be an essential guide for you to carry at all times. Skyhorse Publishing is proud to publish a broad range of books for fishermen. Our books for anglers include titles that focus on fly fishing, bait fishing, fly-casting, spin casting, deep sea fishing, and surf fishing. Our books offer both practical advice on tackle, techniques, knots, and more, as well as lyrical prose on fishing for bass, trout, salmon, crappie, baitfish, catfish, and more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.




The Old Pro Turkey Hunter


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During his life, Gene Nunnery was recognized as a master turkey hunter and an artisan who crafted unique, almost irresistible turkey calls. In The Old Pro Turkey Hunter, the vaunted sportsman shares over fifty years of personal experience in Mississippi and surrounding states, along with the decades-old wisdom of the huntsmen who taught him. Throughout the book, his stories make clear that turkey hunting is more than just killing the bird—it is about matching wits with a wild and savvy adversary. As Nunnery explains, “To me that’s what it’s all about: finding a wise old gobbler who will test your skill as a turkey hunter.” Through his stories, Nunnery reveals that the true reward for successful turkey hunting lies in winning the contest, not necessarily exterminating the foe. Real sportsmen know that every now and then the turkey should and will elude the hunter. As Nunnery looks back on his extensive career, he analyzes vast differences in practice, old and new. The shift, he decides, came during his last twenty years on the hunt, and that difference has only increased in the decades since this book was originally published. Michael O. Giles, Bass Pro staff team member, master turkey hunter, and award-winning outdoors writer and author of Passion of the Wild, writes a new foreword that brings the practice of turkey hunting into the present day. Filled with a tested mixture of common sense and specific examples of how master turkey hunters honor their harvest and heritage, The Old Pro Turkey Hunter is the perfect companion for the novice or the adept.




Field & Stream's Guide to Catching Bass


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Fishing is a sport that both the inexperienced and the expert can enjoy, and bass fishing is one of the most exhilarating kinds. In fact, the largemouth bass is the number-one most sought-after gamefish species in the United States! This well-researched guide from Field & Stream levels the playing field for those on the lookout for both smallmouth and largemouth bass. Readers will get to know the best bait, lures, fishing spots, and methods to snag their prize, even if they don't have a boat. Beautiful photographs, diagrams, and illustrations accompany the motivating and easy-to-follow text.




Field & Stream


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FIELD & STREAM, America’s largest outdoor sports magazine, celebrates the outdoor experience with great stories, compelling photography, and sound advice while honoring the traditions hunters and fishermen have passed down for generations.