Fish Books

Does casting give you shoulder problems, or are your wrists suffering from fishing? While fishing is ordinarily seen as a relatively passive sport, it exhorts demands on the body which can result in injury - and which need preventative exercises to resist. The collaborative and expert work of physical therapy Stephen L Hisey and Medical doctor Keith R. Berend, Fit To Fish: How To Tackle Angling Injuries uses photos, illustrations, and written description to discuss common fishing-related overuse injuries. Symptoms, causes, and remedies for each are discussed along with equipment and methodology modifications for both optimum fishing and optimum health. The perfect gift for any fisherman.

Does casting give you shoulder problems, or are your wrists suffering from fishing? While fishing is ordinarily seen as a relatively passive sport, it exhorts demands on the body which can result in injury - and which need preventative exercises to resist. The collaborative and expert work of physical therapy Stephen L Hisey and Medical doctor Keith R. Berend, Fit To Fish: How To Tackle Angling Injuries uses photos, illustrations, and written description to discuss common fishing-related overuse injuries. Symptoms, causes, and remedies for each are discussed along with equipment and methodology modifications for both optimum fishing and optimum health. The perfect gift for any fisherman.

I was a fan of his show when it ran on PBS. The "fish soup" episode took place in the galley of a fishing boat tossing in the waves. I especially enjoyed that he threw a splash of wine into everything as he cooked - often including his glass. He was great! I couldn't wait to get the book. I made the soup and it turned out great (my own skill not withstanding). I agree with Lynda Kuit's review. Excellent book.

Floyd provides extremely easy directions to follow, his recipes are scrumptious. He provides real comfort food as well as great entertaining dishes both for the beginner cook as well as the expert. Highly recommed it.

Where we're headed next. Taking the motor home north this vacation. This is a thorough book that tells all about the where to's of fishing Idaho. Grampa who loves to fish the wild is going with us. There'll be no needless driving, just zeroing in on the trout. This book took about two weeks to reach us.

Wow! A truly superior guide for fly fishing Idaho. The author has assembled extensive maps, seasonal information, local regulations, hatch and fly recommendations, and numerous practical tips presented in a very user-friendly format. Great for both novice and seasoned anglers. It exceeded my expectations in every way and sets the standard for regional fishing guide books. I will definitely purchase other "No Nonsense Guides." If I don't catch fish armed with this information, I should just buy 'em at the supermarket!

Great in-depth description of the pools and how to fish them, and great information about hatch activity. This is one of the best guide books I ever read. I felt like I knew the river before I ever saw it. The book is a must for anyone fishing the Beaverkill.

Last summer-99, I fished the Beaverkill and loved it, even in early August during the drought, for two days. I bought this book about a month ago, as I plan to go the the Beaverkill again this June for at least a week. Peper gives a very detailed account on how and where to fish the ponds of the B'kill. His descriptions of the hatches and the ties to fly are a plus to the book. In the past few weeks I have tied over 100 flies that he describes in his book, to take on my trip. I assume from what I have read in the book will make my fishing trip a great success. I recommmend this book to anyone even thinking of fishing the Beaverkill, you cant go wrong by buying it. See you in Junction Pool, this summer. Dr. Jim Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Prior to reading this book, I found I had so many questions, and that was after taking a 3 day class at a local fly shop. I blundered about all summer trying to remember how to do this or that. Dana answered ALL of my questions on general fly fishing in this one book. She covers everything from gear to safety (for women fishing alone), from knots to bug selection, from casting to playing fish. And all in clear, concise words... and she does it without putting you to sleep.

You WANT to go out and fish the second you finish reading it. I am sending my copy to a close friend, who wants to learn (her grown sons insist she is too old to learn!) And fellows, don't let the title fool you, this book works for you guys too (even if you hide the cover or pretend it is for your wife or girlfriend!)

I was lucky enough to watch Dana in action teaching this month. I watched her take 12 kids, ages 14-18, who had no prior fishing experience (let alone fly fishing!), and teach them so well that they all caught fish over the next few days! (These fish were in Colorado, on water that gets pounded by tourists and are educated and wary trout.) She even made knot tying fun!

Read the book! And if you are very lucky, you might just get a chance to take a class with her or watch her teach! I can honestly say, whether in the flesh or in print, she is the finest and most passionate instructor I have ever seen or read.

As a new member of the fly-fishing community I was looking for a book that would shed some light on the world I was entering. I found this book to be very helpful and informative. Rikimaru's writing style is conversational, while still being educational. The book is filled with great tips and stories, as well as many appropriate illustrations. I lent this book to a friend, an avid fly fisherwoman, and she was very impressed with the comprehensive content of the book.

As a mom, grandmom, children's choir director, longtime writer and artist, I love this book! The message is one that kids of all ages should receive every day, and the watercolor images are very sweet.

I just finished reading this book. It is truly amazing! The message that we are all unique and special and that true friends love us unconditionally is one everyone should receive early in life!

Along with being a comprehensive aquaculture guide, this book is also unique in stressing the importance of sustainability and small scale aquaculture practices. Very interesting examples global aquaculture, with an emphasis on N. American culture and species. This book acts as both a great research tool and guide for aquaculturist, but also illustrates many dynamic examples of low-imput high-output agriculture methods. Derives many great examples from Asian aquaculture practices that are not only productive but ecologically friendly.

Freshwater Aquaculture by William McLarney is a must have book for the beginning aquaculturist and a great reference book for those with more experience. Full of information on what works and why, what does not work, and what to do when things go awry, it goes beyond the current thinking and offers thought provoking ideas for innovation and experimentation. Aquaculture is a science, but it does not have a 'one size fits all' recipe for success, so knowing all the options helps you craft (or fine tune) an aquatic environment that works for you and your situation. If you have any interest in aquaculture, buy this book, you won't regret it

This book is absolutely an essential resource for scientists and managers who are interested in biomonitoring techniques or programs. Each article is absolutely brimming with well-worded, well-organized, pertinent information. If you are willing to spend the time to read the entire collection of papers, you will have a firm grasp of most (not all) of the older and contemporary biomonitoring techniques. This book is geared toward freshwater biomonitoring, but can most certainly be applied with a marine setting. My only qualm is that the book is list priced on amazon.ca at $413CDN, but you can order it from amazon.com for $161USD...yikes! Buy it from .com, not .ca, sorry Canada!

I first became familiar with this book as I was starting out in freshwater ecology (5 years ago). I am finishing up my thesis now and have had it checked out of the University library for the entire 2 yrs I have been here!! I am in search of a used copy... The authors are some of the top researchers in their field and the information they provide here is an excellent resource whether one is in search of toxicology information or statistics. I strongly recommend this book for all interested in macroinvertebrates and biomonitoring.

First published in 1973, this book is without question the most valuable single work concerning Canada's freshwater fish fauna. The book is extremely reader-friendly, including detailed species descriptions, as well as biological and systematic information and distributions for Canada's 180-odd freshwater fishes. Clear and detailed keys for major fish groups are extremely valuable to professional and amateur biologists alike.

Jody is a third biology studet at WLU. I am in fourth year. We use this book for our Ichthyology class. It is by far the most easy to follow and thorough publication of the freshwater fishes found in Canada. We would highly recommend this book.

This book is for aquarist or professional ichthyologist. If you are just a beginner in aquarium fish, this book is not for you. If you are a serious aquarist and you are interested by fish from Mexico, buy the book. It's a well of information.

Excellent book for the experenced and the novice. Great information on Goodeids that is hard to find in the regular aquarium books.