Rob MaylinTo celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Big Carp magazine, this series of books entitled 'Big Carp Legends' will encompass the greatest names in carp fishing history over the past two decades. The content of the books in this series will be a mixture of articles from the archives of Big Carp, life histories of famous anglers and original articles specially commissioned for the series and never before published. One by one these books will build into the greatest collection o...

One Last Cast is Rob's long awaited follow up to the 1993 classic 'Bazil's Bush'.The book tracks his angling exploits over the last 16 years and as you'd expect from a Rob Maylin book, there's a mixture of carpy tails, humour and a bit of technical advice.

In this excerpt from Combat Shooting, Massad Ayoob teaches the self-defense mindset, Jeff Cooper's principles of survival, early warning signs and awareness and proper handgun stance, grip and control for those who carry concealed weapons for personal protection.

A comprehensive small-game hunting guide, perfect for hunters ranging from first-time novices to seasoned experts, with photography by renowned outdoor photographer John HafnerSteven Rinella was raised in a hunting family and has been pursuing wild game his entire life. In this first-ever complete guide to hunting—from hunting wild game to butchering and cooking it—the host of the popular hunting show MeatEater shares his own expertise with us, and imparts...

Written by an expert outfitter with boots in its waters, this piece includes a detailed map with access points along the river, information about gear, seasonal hatches, local lodges, fly shops, restaurants, watering holes, and closest medical care, along with the sort of intimate, insider information only someone working on the river can share.

In clear steps illustrated with hundreds of photographs, Art Scheck takes the beginning rod maker through the steps to creating a handmade fly rod that will fish with the best of them but won't break the bank.Art Scheck revolutionizes the exclusive world of fly rod building by teaching the beginning rodmaker how to build a rod that will catch fish. It doesn't have to be expensive. It doesn't have to be difficult. With a few hours of work, this entertaining book and...

1001 Top Angling Tips is written by bestselling fishing author and broadcaster John Wilson. This fantastic book is packed with tips on freshwater fishing, saltwater fishing, tackle, baits and much more. Illustrated with his own photographs, and superb drawings by Andy Steer, this 208-page hardback book is a perfect gift for anyone interested in angling.

One of carp angling's characters and founder member of the Savay Syndicate – the 'Looney Rota' was named so because of him. Sally the carp was named by him when he landed the country's biggest ever winter caught common, many moons ago, and for a while 'Sally' was the world's best known carp. Inventor of the unhooking mat, Albert rocked the angling world a decade later by smashing the record brace with two huge 'spawny' monsters from the North Bay.Pioneer of Cassien, the rivers Lot,...

Are You Ready For Your First Backpacking Adventure?Get the complete guide on gearing up for your journey today!There's nothing better than waking up in the wilderness to birds chirping, water rushing, and leaves blowing in the wind. Yawning as you climb out of your hammock (or tent) and brew a fresh cup of coffee before you hit the trail again. Even as I write this, I can't help myself reminiscing on all of the wonderful sensations...

Cast a line for this book!Catch of the Day is guaranteed to take the frustration out of cooking fresh fish and turn you into an expert in making breakfast, soups, sandwiches, sauces and main dishes. All recipes feature simple ingredients and you'll also learn to poach, saute, bake, grill, and roast or fry your favorite fish. Full-color photos detail how the finished recipes should look.

This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience. Carefully selecting the best articles from our collection we have compiled a series of historical and informative publications on the subject of angling. The titles in this range include "A Fisherman's Guide to Baits" "The Joy of Fly-Fishing" "A Guide to Sea Fishing" and many more. Each publication has been professionally cura...

Each summer millions experience the beauty of America's lakes—the whirl of sights and sounds as boats cut through the water and birds call to each other from surrounding trees. Now biologist and ichthyologist Bruce M. Carlson takes nature lovers to the side of the lake that few will experience firsthand—a dynamic world where fish feed and spawn, loons dive deep to snap up perch, and light disappears one wavelength at a time before reaching the ink-blue bottom.With clear-eyed and en...