The Big-Game Fishing Handbook

100 color photos 8 x 11 * Guide to big-game saltwater species, tackle, techniques, boats, destinations * Beautifully illustrated in full color

This large, handsome reference contains everything the aspiring big-game angler needs to prepare for marlin, sailfish, tuna, sharks and dozens more saltwater species.

Comprehensive in scope, it includes a brief history of the sport, profiles of all the main species, explanation of big-game tackle, bait, and equipment-including boats-and a guide to the big-game fishing centers of the world, featuring a two-page world map. Whether you're planning a trip or just dreaming, this book is a treasure.

Len Cacutt, a lifelong fisherman, is author of the Collins Encyclopedia of Fishing, British Freshwater Fishes, and several other fishing titles. He lives in Surrey, England.