In fly fishing, it's not the time of day, a hatch of insects, or the character of the water. It's the season. From spring and summer through fall and winter, changes in weather dictate changes in approach. Understanding the seasonal variations of fishing strategy is necessary for any angler, and this is the first-ever guidebook to tackle the subject.

"...Packed with insider tips and tricks from the world-s top fishermen, and lavishly illustrated with handy step-by-step how-tos and beautiful photographs, The Total Fishing Manual covers fishing in ponds, lakes, rivers, and streams, as well as the wide and yet underserved world of saltwater fishing. Hints cover everything from how to properly put a worm on your hook (it's harder than you think to do it right!) to how to nab the best spot on a big-bucks...

"Embracing a sweet escape from her usual routine at The Cookie Jar, Hannah gets asked for her help in baking pastries at the local inn for a flashy fishing competition with big prizes and even bigger names. But the fun stops when she spots a runaway boat on the water and, on board, the lifeless body of the event's renowned celebrity spokesperson...Famed TV show host Sonny Bowman wasn't humble about his ability to reel in winning catches, and no one...

Fishing Colorado's Hot Spots highlights just some of the variety Colorado has to offer anglers. Fishing in Colorado means opportunity & a chance to catch some 35 species of both warm- and cold-water fish. You can fish for the famed rainbow trout in a cool Rocky Mountain stream or troll for walleye on a sunny plains reservoir.

Sixteen-year-old Robbie Daniels, happy to get a job aboard a troller fishing for king salmon off southeastern Alaska, finds himself in danger when he discovers that his mysterious captain is searching for long-buried Russian plaques that lay claim to Alaska and the Northwest.