Compiled and written by two experts on the subject, this manual explains through line diagrams and step-by-step descriptions how to tie more than two hundred practical knots, grouped by construction and tying method. Every entry contains a brief introduction the history and development of the knot, its alternative names, and information on its uses and special features.

Join John Barrett and celebrity guests as they fish the most bountiful waters the planet has to offer in pursuit of bonefish, trout, redfish, and dorado.

Ice fishing is not just cold, it's also cool! This book introduces readers to the sport of ice fishing. Children will learn about the special equipment needed to reel in fish on a frozen lake, including the clothing and shelter needed to stay warm. Safety practices and conservation issues are also discussed. This book features colorful images on every page. Age-appropriate text and fun facts help readers prepare for their first ice fishing adventure....

Beyond food, the Anishinabek and Ojibwe People of the Great Lakes region have a long-established set of practices, lifestyles, and governance structures that are deeply integrated into cultures and communities. The arrival of Europeans and the eventual establishment of the colonial state violently disrupted Indigenous ways of being. However, Indigenous people have persisted. This has included court battles to protect Inherent rights and active participation...

"Fly fishing, that most contemplative of sports, can be complex and costly. And yet it doesn't have to be. Not with tenkara. This Eastern approach to fly fishing has no cumbersome gear. The line is hitched directly to the end of a long collapsible rod, and without a reel casting becomes easy and intuitive. The gear is not only inexpensive but also highly portable, perfect for hiking and camping. Long overlooked in the West, tenkara is taking the West...

An Angle on the World is a brilliant tribute to Bill Barich's extraordinary range as a writer. Gathering together more than thirty years of work, this book addresses such diverse subjects as a murder trial in the Caribbean, a visit to a juju doctor in Nigeria, and the author's youthful escapades in Italy and the Haight-Ashbury.