Sport Fish of Fresh Water [Paperback]

Vic Dunaway (Author), Kevin R. Brant (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 2002

If every freshwater angler could have just one book on fishing, this would be the one! Stunning illustrations of more than 170 species are included. More than just a guide to fish identification, inside you'll find information on where the fish live, their size range, their fighting ability and table quality. Plus you'll get tips on tackle, bait, and the techniques you'll need to hook up.

Product Details

• Paperback: 237 pages
• Publisher: Wickstrom Pub (June 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0936240237
• ISBN-13: 978-0936240237
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #136,320 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #46 in Books > Professional & Technical > Professional Science > Biological Sciences > Animals > Fish & Sharks

More About the Author

Vic Dunaway has been writing about fishing for more than half a century--the last 40 years for Florida Sportsman magazine, of which he was founding editor.
Widely recognized as a leading authority on both angling and North American sport fish species, he has also fished extensively in Central and South America, the Bahamas, and the Caribbean, as well as in Australia and Europe.
Among many honors he has received for his contributions to Florida fishing are lifetime achievement awards from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, the Florida Outdoor Writers Association, and the Metropolitan South Florida Fishing Tournament. He is a member of the original Fishing Hall of Fame and has been named a "Florida Icon" by the business magazine, Florida Trend.
His list of popular angler references is headed by Vic Dunaway's Complete Book of Baits, Rigs and Tackle. First published in 1971, it is now in its 11th printing and is an all-time best seller among how-to fishing books.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Fishing book especially for the beginner., August 7, 2006

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T. Macha "Masterfisherman" (I'm in Iowa) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sport Fish of Fresh Water (Paperback)

All of the books by Vic Dunaway about fish identification are very well written and useful.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars I enjoyed "Sport fish of Fresh Water", August 1, 2010

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Lee2010 (Georgia, Usa) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sport Fish of Fresh Water (Paperback)

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