Presents information about the responsibilities of deep sea fishermen, including the equipment they require, and how the unpredictability of the sea makes the job dangerous.

The main feature that defines a flat is a bottom that slopes gently to the shore with very few, if any, steep drop-offs. In some lakes, a flat may be very small and shallow, say eight inches deep, or it may be very deep and go on for acres, as in the Gulf of Mexico. Anglers learn that fishing the flats for fish such as bass, bonefish, snook, and tarpon brings with it some unique challenges, such as casting with finesse. In this exciting narrative,...

"Cast your lines! In this fascinating and informative book, aspiring anglers will dive into the exciting world of saltwater fishing. Readers will discover the variety of methods available to saltwater anglers, such as trolling and spear fishing, as well as the best equipment to use for each endeavor. The helpful guide provides useful tips and tricks for luring fish, handling a catch, and above all, practicing the sport safely. Dazzling photographs,...

"Engaging images accompany information about deep sea fishing. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--

Harvey Cheyne is the over-indulged son of a millionaire. When he falls overboard from an ocean liner he is rescued by a Portuguese fisherman and, initially against his will, joins the crew of the We're Here for a summer. Through the medium of an exciting adventure story, Captains Courageous (1897) deals with a boy who, like Mowgli in The Jungle Book , is thrown into an entirely alien environment. The supersitious, magical world of the sea and the...

Prepared for National Marine Fisheries Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce by Centaur Management Consultants, Inc.

Between yarns traded about the most terrifying shipwreck, & the biggest fish that ever got away, Linda must try to force Alden to consider that his recent heart surgery means that his commercial fishing days should be drawing to a close.

"In Casting Seaward, author, naturalist, and educator Steve Ramirez expands beyond the geographical scope of his first two books by traveling thousands of miles by plane, motor vehicle, boat, and foot pursuing the native gamefish of North America's salt and brackish water habitats"--