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First Place Winner of The Poetry Box Chapbook Prize 2023The Squannacook at Dawn revolves around fishing, exploring the poet's loss of his father, the natural world, aging, environmental change, and spirituality.

J.W. Dunne's Sunshine and the Dry Fly is one of the great classics of fly-fishing. First published in 1924, it was written as much to engage and enthuse as to inform, and it succeeded. Its author went down in history as "one of the prophets of old."The book breaks down into two halves, the first describing the art of dry-fly fishing for trout, the flies they eat and his efforts to develop artificial copies, the second a primer on how to make these copies for yourself.This extended third edition is published in its 100th year. It includes a number of lost and hard-to-find treasures, not least two short but lyrical essays aimed at the beginner, recipes for four more dry flies which he had intended for the second edition but mislaid, more complete detail on his fly-dressing materials and three unique archive images.

Local guiding legend Joe Howell takes anglers on a pool-by-pool guide to one of the most famous steelhead rivers in the United States.

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This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

As a seven-year-old kid pitching a ball against a brick wall, John Smoltz decided to be a professional baseball player when he grew up. And from that simple decision until his last season on the mound in the major leagues, it was his faith, work ethic, and love for the game that propelled him through challenges that would have ruined other athletes.Starting and Closing chronicles the final season in a legendary career that included fourteen years in one of the most dominant rotations in baseball, a Cy Young Award, and a World Series title?all while battling and overcoming "career-ending" injuries. Recounting a season that tested his perseverance and deepened his faith, Smoltz flashes back to watershed moments in the skeptic-defying journey from being one of the best starting pitchers of all time, to closer, to starter again. What emerges is an inspirational story from a man who believed not just in himself but in God's plan for him?and one more year.

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This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special Legacy Reprint Series. In the interest of creating a more extensive selection of rare historical book reprints, we have chosen to reproduce this title even though it may possibly have occasional imperfections such as missing and blurred pages, missing text, poor pictures, markings, dark backgrounds and other reproduction issues beyond our control. Because this work is culturally important, we have made it available as a part of our commitment to protecting, preserving and promoting the world's literature.

The author's short stories tell of a lifetime of fishing adventures, from the time he was a teenager floating the Cowpasture River to age 83 when he caught a 10-pound rainbow trout. But this small book is more deeply about how he used fishing as a "positive" addiction to calm his cyclothymia-a mild version of bipolar disorder. Fishing enabled him to have a generally happy and productive life despite this mild handicap. He used fishing, and especially fly fishing, to help him navigate the tough times in his life.Full Circle tells stories of not only catching fish, but of harrowing experiences in some of the wildest and most beautiful waters in the United States---of being treed by a mother grizzly with cubs in Yellowstone to nearly falling to his death in the Black Canyon of the Gunnison. Among his other stories is one about his fifth-great grandmother who after being captured by the Shawnees in 1755, escaped and made her way back through the wilderness to her home in Virginia.Van Lear was the Robert Adger Bowen Professor of Forestry at Clemson University when he retired in 2005. He is also a life member of Trout Unlimited and received their Distinguished Service Award in 2010 for his nearly 20 years of leading projects for the Chattooga River Chapter to restore trout habitat and helping to bring back the southern Appalachian brook trout to the mountains of South Carolina. He has published two books since his retirement, Memories Made and Lessons Learned during a Lifetime of Angling, and Turning Points in the Life of a Fisherman.

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Collins Discover: Knots is your one-stop guide to making, tying, and using knotsThis user-friendly, authoritative resource by the cofounder of the International Guild of Knot Tyers includes easy-to-follow guidance and full-color illustrations showing you everything you need to know about the most common and useful knots. Topics include knotting history, knotting terms, and knot uses and their names.Inside you will find:Boating knots, knots for home and hobbies, life-support knotsDetails on cordage, tools, and accessoriesStep-by-step instructionsGlossary and resources for further reading

Reel Good Guide Stories is a compilation about memorable moments and events from 16 years of guided fishing adventures on the Wisconsin River. Nick Olson has conducted over 1700 guided trips. Some of the chapters provide a few unique history lessons about the Wisconsin Dells area. It also discusses the various fish that inhabit the Wisconsin River. Readers should become better river anglers by reading and rereading critical fishing tips at the end of every chapter. The book also provides some safety precautions on hazards that can await anglers unfamiliar with the river. Best of all Reel Good Guide Stories provides future guides a unique insight on what it takes to be successful in the outdoor entertainment industry. I hope you enjoy Reel Good Guide Stories.

"Mastering Fishing: A Comprehensive Guide" is the ultimate angler's companion, meticulously crafted to elevate both novice and experienced anglers to new heights of expertise and success in the art of fishing. This guide encapsulates the essence of fishing across various terrains, techniques, and species, offering a treasure trove of knowledge and practical wisdom.

Trout streams are clean, cool running bodies of water found in the most scenic places in America.For fly fishers, they are magnets, beckoning them, haunting their dreams.Mike Reuther knows the magical lure of creeks and rivers.For him, they hold cherished memories.My Fly-Fishing Days takes the reader to some of those trout streams, from Reuther's native Pennsylvania to the fabled waters of the American West.Along the way, the reader will meet other fly fishermen: The Cigar Man, a Penns Creek sage, a mentor.Reuther writes of river journeys, chasing salmon, opening days of trout season, and the thrill of catching that first fish.  At times philosophical, even humorous, this series of stories offers a unique glimpse into the world of an avid fly fisherman, sharing his victories, his frustrations.  Along the way, Reuther poses that unanswerable question that has stumped humans through the ages: Why does anyone fish?

Hey there, fishing pals. Looking to up your fishing game and reel in those big catches? Well, do I have a fin-tastic recommendation for you. Dive into the "It's a Lunker Bro - Complete Fishing Guide" and get ready for a reel adventure. This book is like your trusty fishing buddy, sharing all the secrets to hooking those lunkers. From bait basics to secret spots, it's got it all. Whether you're a newbie or a seasoned angler, the easy-to-follow tips and tricks will have you casting like a pro in no time. Picture this: lazy days by the water, the sun on your face, and the thrill of reeling in the biggest catch of your life - all thanks to the wisdom in this guide. Don't miss out on the chance to turn your fishing dreams into fin-tastic reality. Cast a line, and get ready to shout, "It's a lunker, bro!". Happy fishing.

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.

"Il Manuale della Pesca Fai Da Te" è più di una guida, è un invito a creare e pescare con cuore e anima e a esplorare il mondo affascinante dell'autocostruzione per la pesca in mare e in acqua dolce.Le pagine di questo manuale vi accompagneranno in un viaggio avvincente, esplorando le diverse tecniche di pesca, dalla canna fissa allo spinning, dal light rock fishing alla tenkara. Non solo imparerete a costruire canne da pesca, galleggianti ed esche artificiali, ma vivrete l'emozione unica di vedere il frutto del vostro lavoro prendere vita.La soddisfazione personale che deriva dalla curva di una canna fatta a mano o dal luccichio di un'esca artigianale è insuperabile. Questa esperienza è testimoniata dalla passione di Lelio quando pesca con le sue creazioni. Ogni cattura diventa un trionfo, un connubio di abilità artigianale e strategia di pesca che crea un legame speciale tra il pescatore e i suoi strumenti.La gioia di catturare un pesce con attrezzature autocostruite è impareggiabile. È un momento in cui la creatività, la dedizione e l'abilità si fondono per creare un'esperienza di pesca unica e memorabile. "Il Manuale della Pesca Fai Da Te" vi accompagnerà in questo viaggio, offrendo non solo istruzioni pratiche ma anche la promessa di una soddisfazione che va al di là della semplice cattura.Vi invito a immergervi in questa avventura, a costruire con le vostre mani e a pescare con il cuore, scoprendo il piacere autentico di ogni singola cattura.Buona lettura e buona costruzione!

In A Full Net, Daignault tells the story of how she came to be an enthusiastic and gifted angler, sharing triumphs (such as 150-lb halibut she caught while serving on a Coast Guard cutter in Alaska) and disappointments (we're looking at you, triggerfish). She shares her knowledge and experience with both the reader and the many people in her book, who range from professional guides to newbies. Through it all shines clearly her love for the waters of the world and respect and admiration for the creatures who call them home.

Bay Weekly Sporting Life ColumnistFor 16 years, Dennis Doyle led a weekly in-print and on-line fishing seminar, enriched by tall fish- and human-tales, for the 50,000 readers of Bay Weekly newspaper. His columns, regular prize-winners in Maryland, D.C., Delaware Press Association competition, kept real-time and armchair anglers connected to the living waters of our great Chesapeake Bay and aware of the diversity and wonder of the Bay's many aquatic citizens.

The word education comes from the Latin word educo, 'to lead out'. I always considered travel as one of the best educators. It broadens the mind with real-life experiences. Travel also broadens the angler's mind and sharpens his or her skill. You meet many anglers from different countries, with their own national culture and of course their own angling traditions. In this book, I try to recount my memoirs of fishing, work and travel. It shows that you don't need a large wallet if you want to catch the fish of your dreams. You may be a student or worker, so take your opportunities when they come. Better to have tried, and caught nothing, than to never have fished at all!