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Tuna: An Angler's Guide to a Great Gamefish

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As a marine biology student studying migratory patterns of large species, i founf Tuna to be an invaluable account o this fish. I'd recommend it to anyone who fishes for them, or who cares about the plight of our fisheries

I am a beginner when it comes to tuna fishing, but Smith's book gave me a whole new appreciation and awareness for this amazing fish. Full of factual information and some great how to tips, I came away with a new respect for this great fish of the sea. Read it, you won't be disappointed. I also hope Smith writes another!

Wow, what a book! I just finished it and can't say enough good about it. If you like fishing, fish, the environment, read it! You won't be sorry. Hope he writes another one soon.

I just finished the wonderful book TUNA and disagree with the reader from Connecticut. First it is clearly not a how to book, but one based on the authors awe of these fish. Second as a tuna fisherman, how could you ever explain boat handling when fighting these or any other large gamefish. IT'S IMPOSSIBLE! The fish are never predictible as an experienced angler knows. My suggestion? READ THIS BOOK! It's sure to be a classic.

I just finished TUNA by Capt. Bill Smith, and will now read it again. It is an inspiring read, full of information on these great fish. I learned more about their history and life then I thought possible, all the time pouring through the pages. A how to section is well done too, but obviously not the authors reason for writing the book. READ IT if you love fishing for tuna or just are interested.
I can't wait for Smith's next book.

If you read the grerat book "COD" read TUNA by Bill Smith. It is a great history and full of information about the many species of tuna. Beginning in the earliest times, the fishes history is detailed right through today. Full of information, and a section of "BASIC" how to fishing which was great too. READ IT!

This book is an amazing history, full of information on these great fish. I don't think it was ever meant to be a "How To" book, but instead stands on its own, and holds your interest in reading with its carefully researched and detailed information. A MUST FOR ANYONE WHO FISHES FOR TUNA OR WANTS TO!!!!
BUY IT!!

I just finished "Tuna" by Bill Smith and can't disagree enough with the guy from San Diego. This book is a well rounded look at these great fish for the average/above average reader, and not an attempt as the author says to be a scientific know-all. Tuna was and is a pleasure to read and I recommend it to anyone who cares about the plight of these fish. Thanks to Bill Smith for writing it

Not a bad book but heavily skewed toward the East Coast tuna fishing scene, which is understandable since the author hails from New York. But the mistakes and oversights by the author are less forgivable. Missing figures and diagrams and referencing the same fish twice in the species description section (Sarda Orientalis) prevent this book from being recommended by me. A total of four total color photographs (including the one found on the soft jacket cover) is pretty skimpy considering the book's supposedly comprehensive intent. Give it a pass if you truly are searching for "An Angler's Guide to a Great Gamefish".

Anglers who enjoy sports fishing in general and tuna in particular will welcome this practical guide to the sport, which covers tackle and techniques useful for fishing for tuna in all kinds of conditions. Species identification, anchor retrieval methods, and trolling, chunking and chumming tips alike pack this practical guide which includes a color display of tuna paintings by Ron Pittard.