Here is the first-ever complete guide to finding, catching, processing, and cooking fish from the decks of a slow-moving cruising sail- or powerboat. Scott and Wendy Bannerot have successfully cruise-fished tropical and temperate seas for more than two decades.

Here is the first-ever complete guide to finding, catching, processing, and cooking fish from the decks of a slow-moving cruising sail- or powerboat. Scott and Wendy Bannerot have successfully cruise-fished tropical and temperate seas for more than two decades.

Flats Fishing II responds to the growing need for a new how-to book that encompasses all the latest developments in shallow water marine angling. Flats Fishing II lucidly and precisely covers all the major flats species, approaches, tactics, ecological variables, tackle and techniques, flats boats, wading, fly fishing, tips for the traveling fisherman, equipment lists, and health hints. Flats Fishing II culminates in sections devoted to the systems approach, power fishing, and the studious shallow water angler.

Jim Howard has cruised the great oceans of the world for over 25 years, often single-handed.

All the essential information novice and lifelong fisherman need, from the best gear to hints for landing a wide range of fresh- and saltwater species. Get the gear: Choose the best lures, baits, flies, and tackle for any situation and any style of water. This book covers all the basics and then takes it to the next level with advice on electronics, boats, and more. Fish any water: Whether you’re bobber fishing for bluegills with the kids, fly-casting for spring trout, or seeking the muskie of a lifetime, you’ll find what you need. Top tips cover everything from small streams to major rivers, ponds to lakes, and bays to open ocean. Catch the most fish: Professional fishing guides from across the country divulge where and how to find lunker bass, trophy walleyes, huge trout, and much more as you learn all about the fish and then how to catch them with ease.

The most comprehensive and helpful guide ever written for selecting and equipping a cruising sailboat Whether you’re a coastal or offshore cruiser, you’ll find your most pressing concerns treated with the know-how that makes for skillful, confident cruising in Nigel Calder’s Cruising Handbook. The author -- one of the most respected marine how-to authors on either side of the Atlantic, and author of the universally admired Boatowner's Mechanical and Electrical Manual, -- walks you through all key technical and practical aspects of modern cruising systems and equipment, providing you with a summary of the skills necessary for safe, enjoyable sailing. The first half of the book includes an easy-to-use tabular method for evaluating a boat's suitability for cruising; ideas for workable deck and interior lay-outs and organization; how to choose and configure suitable boat systems for cruising; and how to install gear for trouble free operation. The book's second half teaches you boat handling skills; core navigational expertise; anchoring techniques; weather understanding; heavy weather expertise; and specific skills for long-term and long-distance cruising.