A master fly fisherman reveals the essentials of fly fishing for largemouth, smallmouth, and exotics.

Do you like fishing secluded, flowing streams that involve hiking and climbing waterfalls to catch native fish? Fly fishing for redeye bass is similar to fly fishing mountain streams for native brook trout. They are actually referred to as "The Brook Trout of Alabama." Fly Fishing for Redeye Bass is a complete book on redeye bass and how to catch these beautiful fish throughout the picturesque of the southeastern United States. Learn about the rivers they call home, the dangers that threaten those waters, and why some species of redeye bass need our immediate help. Understand how to read water and locate optimum redeye bass habitat, what food they eat, and how to best imitate that food with flies. After reading, you will have a firm understanding of why they are the perfect fish for the adventurous fly fisherman.

In 1932, a farmer named George Washington Perry decided it was too rainy to plow and went fishing. That day, George landed the largest largemouth ever recorded—twenty-two pounds four ounces. The fish has inspired and frustrated hundreds of anglers for decades. They’ve dedicated their lives to the pursuit of “Sowbelly”—a nearly mythical fish, whose swinelike girth holds the key to their dreams. From an L.A. cop who came within ounces of besting the record to an Alabaman who has lost his marriage and his daughter to this pursuit, Burke takes readers along for the ride in this legendary race.

Now an established classic on the subject, this revised and updated edition of Hooked on Bass shows anglers how to catch bass, particularly the bigger fish, from the shore. With excellent photography and clear, detailed diagrams to help illustrate the advice, any angler, beginner or expert, who has caught or would like to catch bass will find endless value in the pages of this book.

This overall look at bass fishing in America is more than just a coffee table book. From early experts like Dr. James Henshall to modern pioneers like Ray Scott, it explores the history of bass fishing equipement, lakes, tournaments and more. To top it all off, it’s filled with historic photos graphics, as well as dozens of pockets fille dwith “hands-on” replicas of bass fishing memorabilia

The result of more than thirty years experience, Bass Fishing on Shore and Sea is a comprehensive guide to catching this beautiful yet challenging gamefish. Topics covered include: Where to look for bass and how to fish for them; Tackle and techniques for shore fishing; What baits to use and how to obtain them; The equipment and techniques for boat fishing, both inshore and further out; Fishing with lures. Illustrated throughout with superb photographs, this book is essential reading for all sea anglers.

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.

Introduces bass fishing, discussing the equipment used, sportsmanship and safety, and the effects of fishing on the environment.

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)