Outdoor Recreation

Do you respond to the call of the wild? In this unique and compact introduction to adventure sports, Yana Bey looks at rock climbing, sport climbing, camping, trekking, skiing, snowboarding, kayaking, rafting, diving and snorkelling. Each chapter describes the equipment needed for each sport, ... More

When the Louisiana Purchase of 1803 added a vast and unmapped wilderness area to the fledgling United States, President Thomas Jefferson persuaded Congress to fund a "Corps of Discovery" to explore these lands, and he picked a young man by the name of Meriwether Lewis to lead the way. Lewis and his ... More

All fly fishermen want to have the ability to reach out an extra five or ten feet with their line. The trout, tarpon, permit, or bass always seem at least that distance from one's best cast, and there is no adequate solution other than learning to cast farther. Lefty Kreh's Longer Fly Casting holds ... More

Rapala - the very name evokes quiet mornings on a mist-shrouded lake, family expeditions in a well-worn rowboat, and - best of all- the thrilling moment when a fish explodes out of the water. This richly illustrated book tells the story of a remarkable company and the iconic angling products they pr... More

The amazing resurgence of the East Coast's premier saltwater game fish has sent hundreds of thousands of anglers in search of their fathers' and grandfathers' favorite quarry: the magnificent striped bass. But the best tools and techniques have changed since the striped bass was nearly wiped out, in... More

The author paints a lively portrait of life both off and on the shores of Maine, journeying from a two-room schoolhouse to the College of the Atlantic, through boatyards to back alleys, and from labor strikes to soul-searching road trips.In "Working the Sea," Wendell Seavey paints a lively portrait ... More

Rods, reels, lines, waders, and more - The only thing missing from most tackle boxes is a book telling anglers how to care for all their valued gear. No more: The Orvis Guide to Tackle Care and Repair finally explains how to prevent problems, evaluate old equipment, repair broken reels and lures, an... More

A classic reference work on all aspects of fishing, from reading the water to specific angling techniques. First published in 1955, now reissued and available for the first time in 20 years.A classic reference work on all aspects of fishing, from reading the water to specific angling techniques. Fir... More

Through clear descriptions and crisp, step-by-step diagrams, The Field & Stream Fishing Knots Handbook details the mandatory knots that both freshwater and saltwater anglers should know and includes new, up-to-date information on various fishing line types. Knots for bait casting, jigging, spin cast... More