Table of Contents

Introduction. PART ONE Fish. 1. Anatomy and Physiology. 2. Freshwater Fish. 3. Saltwater Fish. PART TWO Tools. 4. Fishing Rods. 5. Fishing Reels. 6. Line. 7. Lures and Flies. 8. Natural Bait, Hooks, and Terminal Tackle. 9. Accessories. PART THREE Basic Skills. 10. Knot Tying. 11. Hook Sharpening. 12. Putting Line on a Reel. 13. Casting. 14. Setting Drag Tension. 15. Finding Fish. 16. Retrieving. 17. Hooksetting. 18. Playing and Landing Fish. 19. Measuring and Weighing Fish. 20. Caring for and Storing the Catch. 21. Cleaning and Dressing Fish. PART FOUR Techniques. 22. Light-Tackle Fishing. 23. Fly Fishing. 24. Float Fishing. 25. Chumming. 26. Drift Fishing. 27. Trolling. 28. Downrigger Fishing. 29. Inshore Fishing from Boats. 30. Coastal Pier, Bridge, and Dock Fishing. 31. Jetty Fishing. 32. Surf Fishing. 33. Offshore Fishing. 34. Other Situations. PART FIVE Practical Matters. 35. Angling Etiquette. 36. Ethical Fishing. 37. Catch-and-Release. 38. Safety. Glossary. Index.

About the Author

Ken Schultz is a member of the Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame and the former holder of seven world fishing records. His eighteen books include Bass Madness , Ken Schultz's Field Guide to Freshwater Fish , and Ken Schultz's Field Guide to Saltwater Fish . He was a commentator for the weekly show Bass Center on ESPN2 and fishing editor for ESPNOutdoors.com and, for three decades, was fishing editor and a staff writer at Field & Stream . Schultz has been a guest on countless outdoor radio and television shows. Visit his Web site at www.kenschultz.com.