In 1960, when the Bureau of Sport Fisheries and Wildlife intiated a program of research on migratory marine game fishes, there were no statistics on salt-water fish catches for the Nation as a whole. Without a good measure of resource use it was difficult to pinpoint problem areas and to plan a sound program of research for marine fishes.

Shultz offers a color tour of the premier saltwater fishing locations around the world, including the Americas, Australia, New Zealand, Africa, and Europe. Focusing on the major fish attractions at each location, the atlas describes game fish trends, fishing techniques, preferred seasonal fishing times, and more. Color photos and diagrams.