Ken Schultz's Fishing Encyclopedia (Hardcover)

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Heftier than most trophy trout, Ken Schultz's thoroughly comprehensive reference may be too big to fit into your fly box, but it'll take you more places than a marlin fighting a hook. Schultz knows what he's talking about; a staffer at Field & Stream for more than 25 years, he's held seven world fishing records at one time or another and was recently inducted into the Fishing Hall of Fame. Somewhere along the way, he put down his rod long enough to reel in more than 100 expert contributors from around the world to help compile what should be the definitive reference on all things angling for some time.

More than 2,200 entries cover the whole ocean--plus rivers, streams, lakes, and ponds--of sportfishing with topics ranging from technique and equipment to the fish themselves. You want the ABCs of sonar? It's here. Unsure what a Kirby hook looks like? Schultz'll show you. How do you drift fish? This is where to learn. Hundreds of species are present and accounted for, their entries accompanied by photographs and/or watercolors. Say, for example, you want to land an Atlantic Bonito. The Fishing Encyclopedia will tell you the fish's Latin name is Sarda sarda, it's a relative of tuna, and it has a reputation for putting up a fight and tasting good once you catch it. Schultz also adds detailed information on its markings, size, habitat, behavior, and feeding habits and even offers some counsel on how best to catch it. The Fishing Encyclopedia may not be able to physically catch something for you, but it'll tell you pretty much everything you want to know about anything--other than maybe that old shoe--you manage to land on your own. --Jeff Silverman

Product Description

Ken Schultz's Fishing Encyclopedia The most comprehensive, up-to-date fishing encyclopedia in the world today Ken Schultz's Fishing Encyclopedia is the new standard for knowledge on fishing and everything related to it. With complete, insightful information for both freshwater and saltwater anglers at all levels of experience, it is the only authoritative, and up-to-date fishing encyclopedia available. More than 2,000 detailed entries and over 1,400 color illustrations and photos cover every aspect of fishing today, including fish species, equipment, places, techniques, and a wide array of other information. Ken Schultz, internationally known fishing expert and 26-year editor at Field & Stream, and his team of international experts have created the definitive fishing guide for the new millennium. Their combined expertise spans the world—from Montana to Mozambique—and is uniquely modern in scope,covering current conservation programs and issues as well as the most recent developments in technique and equipment. "Ken Schultz's Fishing Encyclopedia is the only complete book of fishing knowledge. With expert information from cover to cover, it dwarfs every fishing book on the market. This book is indispensable." —Vin T. Sparano, Editor Emeritus/Senior Field Editor, Outdoor Life "A new resource for a new century, Ken Schultz's Fishing Encyclopedia is destined to become the last word in fishing information." —Slaton White, Editor, Field & Stream

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 1760 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (November 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0028620577
• ISBN-13: 978-0028620572
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 9.1 x 3.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #159,430 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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86 of 88 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ken Schultz's Fishing Encyclopedia, November 30, 1999

By A Customer

What a great holiday gift for anyone who enjoys fishing or reading about any aspect of the subject. Schultz certainly is the definitive expert on this subject matter. Excellent photos and drawings as well as thoroughly researched topics make this an invaluable reference tool for anyone even remotely interested in the subject I don't think there's ANYTHING he's left out! I've gotten one for myself and three more as gifts.

26 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fishing Encylopedia, December 27, 1999

By	Nicketas A Balikes (Houston, Tx) - See all my reviews

Fantastic Book ! What doesnt this book know about fishing, either freshwater or saltwater, where, or when. Recommed this book as a must to all anglers.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Catch!, November 3, 2000

By A Customer

I continue to thoroughly enjoy this source of endless information on every aspect of fishing. There isn't a question I've come up with to which I haven't found an answer. This is the best of its kind. Perfect for the upcoming holiday season too. And if this book doesn't answer all your questions, check out the author's website ...There's even more info there!