Learn about every aspect of saltwater fishing, including gear, tactics, species, behaviors, knots, and more.
Al Ristori's
The
Complete Guide to Saltwater Fishing
aims to help both the novice and experienced angler succeed in catching more than 125 popular saltwater gamefish species. Some of the information will be indispensable to those just starting to fish oceans, bays, and tidal rivers, but there are more than enough tips beyond the basics to please even those with considerable experience as saltwater anglers. In a down-to-earth style, Ristori shares tips and insights on a long list of saltwater species, including several varieties of billfish, tuna, sharks, mackerels, drums, snappers, sea bass, cod, scorpionfish, salmons, and surfperch.
Other topics include:
Rod and reel selection
An overview of terminal tackle
Knots and rigging
Both conventional and flyfishing techniques
Boats and electronics
Tournaments and written (and unwritten) rules of the game
Marine conservation
Finally, Ristori urges anglers to remember to enjoy their sport. Whether fishing competitively in thrilling tournaments or having fun with family and friends, use what you've learned from
The Complete Guide to Saltwater Fishing
to make memories to sustain a lifelong fascination with saltwater fishing.