"It's a dazzling, fun directory of the tackle and techniques of all sorts of fishing". -- The L.A. Daily News -- An RASD/ALA Outstanding Reference Sources Book -- A Library Journal Best Reference Sources
Very thorough treatment of the topic in an easy to understand format. All aspects of fishing are covered - from historical aspects of the sport, to the evolution of equipment, to determining gender of common game species. Very informative for both the novice fisherman and the experienced angler.