Neither rain, sleet, snow, dark of night, 100-degree heat, nor -10 wind chill will prevent John Phillips from crappie fishing. The author has caught crappie through the ice in Minnesota, in the sizzling sun of Florida and in many of the states in between. Phillips has fished with most of the nation’s best crappie anglers to learn their secret strategies for catching crappie year-round under every type of weather and water condition. Those techniques and experiences are detailed in this book for the enjoyment and success of enthusiastic crappie anglers. Learn how to: Make crappie start biting again Find crappie when a cold front hits Select the proper jig color Catch open-water crappie Use spider-webbing techniques Locate crappie with depthfinders Fish hot weather and through ice

If you choose the proper bowhunting tackle, learn to shoot accurately both from a tree stand and ground blind, know when and where a deer should appear and can keep the deer from seeing or smelling you, you will be a better bowman. In this book, you will learn the skills required to take more bucks with a bow during gun season, how to hunt with the traditional longbow and why women are the fastest growing segment in the world of archery.

For years Mr. Whiskers was viewed as an ugly scavenger, mainly eaten by Southerners who couldn't afford to buy good fish. In the North, many anglers saw the catfish as a trash fish. Bullhead cats were considered bait-stealers not worthy of an addition to anyone's stringer. But in the last 20 years, Mr. Whiskers has become Mr. Moneybags as more and more consumers, not only in the South but all across the nation, have discovered the delicious flavor of the catfish’s white meat….In this book you will learn many different tactics, baits and strategies for catching Mr. Whiskers. The good news is when you take Mr. Whiskers home to dinner, you can provide a delicious treat for family and friends.

Secret Spots: Tampa Bay to Cedar Key uncovers hundreds of outstanding fishing areas along the Florida’s west coast. You’ll learn exactly how, when and where to find outstanding action on snook, redfish, trout tarpon, flounder, king and Spanish mackerel, sheepshead, cobia, grouper, and many other species. More than 30 detailed charts will help you navigate to just the right spots to score, every time you go!