Provides a guide to the sport of fishing that covers proper fishing technique, boats and boating equipment, sailing advice, and tips for choosing the right fishing gear for specific locations. This handbook to fishing, boating, and water wildlife brings together Jim Arnosky's knowledge, skills, and talents in one wonderful package. Illustrated with his trademark watercolors, pen-and-ink drawings, and photographs, it is packed with information. Both the text and the art give directions and advice. Fishing chapter includes how to choose and use fishing tackle; how to fish in lakes, streams, and the ocean; and how to catch and release fish. Color plates spotlight fish kids are most likely to see in each environment.

Includes index.

Introduction: Fishing: Choosing and using fishing tackle: Bait-casting, spin fishing, and fly fishing -- Freshwater fish and fishing -- Fishing in lakes and ponds -- Fishing down deep -- Fishing on top -- Fishing in streams -- Fly fishing in streams -- Saltwater fish and fishing -- Fishing the surf -- Fishing bottom to top -- Boating: Musquash -- Musquash II: Paddling a canoe -- Boating safety -- Old Blue oars: Row , row, row your boat -- Anchoring -- Outboard motor -- Leeky teeky -- Gunkholing -- Mayfly -- Crayfish -- ?Let?s go for a boat ride!? -- Watching water wildlife: Using a binocular -- Feathered companions -- Thirsty pilgrims -- Semiaquatic animals and true aquatic animals -- Fins and tails -- Watching and watching out! -- Appendix-North American freshwater and saltwater fish species by region.