The Complete Guide to Saltwater Fishing: How to Catch Striped Bass, Sharks, Tuna, Salmon, Ling Cod, and More

by Al Ristori

This complete book contains valuable information on more than 125 popular saltwater gamefish species. Includes tips and insights on selecting the correct rods and reels for each gamefish, an overview on terminal tackle, easy-to-follow illustrations of knots and rigging, conventional and fly-fishing techniques, a lowdown on boats and marine electronics, and a section on marine conservation and how you can help protect our gamefish populations.

168 pages, Hardcover

First published August 1, 2002

Reviews

[Andrea Cox · Rating 5 out of 5]

by Andrea Renee Cox

Never thought I'd be reading fishing books, but research often takes me to unusual places. This particular fishing book was very informative, made extra interesting by personal anecdotes from the author to give examples of the facts he presented. Mr. Ristori covered everything from types of rods and reels to varieties of fish (and where they may be found) and even gave his advice on whether or not to purchase a boat. He made my research fun and easy to understand. There were some terms I didn't understand, but that may just be because I'm unfamiliar with fishing equipment and lingo as I'm not a fisherwoman. Overall, this book was a great read, and I'd recommend it for people who are interested in learning more about fishing, whether from shore or offshore.

[Fredrick Danysh · Rating 3 out of 5]

The author has spent his life fishing and has written from his experience in many environments. Half the book is devoted to brief descriptions of different salt water species. The rest of the book covers equipment and techniques with numerous color photos. It does provide a brief if cursory view of the sport of salt water fishing.