Here is a thorough and practical guide to all methods of fishing for northern pike-live bait, lures, and flies. Will Ryan begins Northern Pike by examining the habits, habitats, and life cycles of pike as they vary from winter to early spring, summer, and fall. Every successful pike-fishing method is thoroughly explored, including fishing with flies, lures, and bait, with a special chapter on ice fishing. Northern Pike not only gives detailed information on how to catch this fish at every time of year, but also gives practical advice on a variety of equipment, tips, and techniques. The history of pike fishing is also revealed, as Ryan traces fishing methods that were popular in the past and shows how they have evolved into the techniques used today. Filled with entertaining, often hilarious anecdotes about the author's lifetime of fishing, Northern Pike is the perfect companion for all anglers of this highly sought-after North American sport fish.

Will Ryan is the author of Smallmouth Strategies for the Fly Rod and a frequent contributor to numerous outdoor magazines, including Outdoor Life, Fly Rod & Reel, and Fly Fisherman. He has taught expository writing at Hampshire College in Amherst, Massachusetts, since 1980.

Fish play an important role in Canada's history. Its whereabouts inspire political debate and even inspire some writers such as David Adams Richards, Paul Quarrington and Kevin Major. Chris Gudgeon explores the role of fish in Canadian life and the economy. From British Columbia to Newfoundland, he worked as a one-man commission to see how people in villages, towns and cities relate to this symbol and resource. Consider the Fish offers great insights into shark fishing in Halifax and life as an inland fisher in Port Dover, Ont.

If you’re one of the thousands of anglers who travel to North America -- or one of the millions planning to -- you’ll find this guide to be an invaluable reference. More than 250 lodges in the United States, Caribbean, Canada and Central America are profiled, along with information on the major species present, required equipment, recommended angling techniques, peak fishing times, guide serves and a description of the physical environment. North America’s Greatest Fishing Lodges gives you all the information you need to plan the trip of a lifetime.