Saltwater Sport Fish of the Gulf Field Guide Spiral-Bound |

Dave Bosanko

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This field guide, organized by family, features detailed illustrations and information to help readers quickly and easily identify sport fish of the Gulf of Mexico.

Go fishing with the famous field guide that helps readers quickly and easily identify sport fish in the Gulf of Mexico.

Fishing is a perfect outdoors activity for all ages and skill levels, and the Gulf of Mexico is one of the world's premier fishing grounds. Reel in fish, and make identifying your catches a snap. The Saltwater Sport Fish of the Gulf Field Guide by Dave Bosanko features detailed information about some 80 species of saltwater sport fish. When you’re not sure what you caught, grab the handy guide and narrow your choices by family. Then identify your prize with the intricately detailed fish illustrations. Further verify the type of fish using the “Similar Species” comparisons.

Book Features:

  • Detailed information about sought-after sport fish such as billfish, jacks, snappers, and groupers
  • Professional-quality illustrations—ideal for fish identification
  • Fascinating facts about habitat, Gulf distribution, world records, edibility, and more
  • Tips about equipment, methods, baits, and where to find fish

The Saltwater Sport Fish of the Gulf Field Guide is perfect for the states of Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. It is essential for every tackle box and beach bag. Plus, its convenient size makes it perfect for the dock or boat. With this handy field guide, identifying your catch has never been easier or more enjoyable!

Publisher: AdventureKEEN
Original Binding: Trade Paperback
Pages: 200 pages
ISBN-10: 1591932548
Item Weight: 0.5 lbs
Dimensions: 4.4 x 0.9 x 6.0 inches
Dave Bosanko was born in Kansas and studied engineering before following his love of nature to degrees in biology and chemistry from Emporia State University. He spent thirty years as staff biologist at two of the University of Minnesota’s field stations. Though his training was in mammal physiology, Dave worked on a wide range of research projects ranging from fish, bird, and mammal population studies to experiments with biodiversity and prairie restoration. An avid fisherman and naturalist, he has long enjoyed applying the fruits of his extensive field research to patterning fish location and behavior, and observing how these fascinating species interact with one another in the underwater web of life.