Set your sights on your next catch with this handsome collection featuring profiles of the most popular, challenging, and interesting fish to pursue as an angler.
What makes a fish fun to catch? Highlighting a diverse number of species across both saltwater and freshwater, Hooked is an informational and entertaining account of what makes fishing great. Anglers of every level will find something new and interesting to appreciate about each of these 45 species from around the world. Full of beautiful illustrations of well-known and new-to-you fish, every entry is an ode to the world of sport fishing and will help inspire your next fishing adventure. Each profile also includes:
- A description of what makes each fish special to catch
- Most common varieties youll encounter
- Recommended bodies of water to find them in
- Water conditions and depths where youre likely to find them
- The best time of day- or night- for making a successful catch
- The level of difficulty for each fish
- Gear recommendations to get you started
- The world record for every fish featured
With this treasure trove of fishing knowledge, plan your next fishing excursion, find your new favorite species, and reel in a legendary catch!
Freshwater
Lakes and Ponds
Butterfly Peacock Bass
Carp
Crappie
Lake Trout
Largemouth Bass
Muskellunge
Northern Pike
Northern Snakehead
Smallmouth Bass
Walleye
Rivers and Streams
Alligator Gar
Brook Trout
Brown Trout
Catfish
Chinook Salmon
Coho Salmon
Cutthroat
Grayling
Rainbow Trout
Steelhead
Sturgeon
Saltwater
Inshore
Black and Blue Rockfish
Bonefish
Cobia
Corbina
Flounder
Permit
Red Drum
Roosterfish
Sea Trout
Sharks
Small Tuna
Snapper
Snook
Striped Bass
Tarpon
Offshore
Black and Blue Marlin
Bluefin Tuna
Greater Amberjack
Halibut
Mahi-Mahi
Sailfish
Swordfish
Wahoo
Yellowfin Tuna
Epilogue
Resources
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Enya Todd (@enya_todd) is a watercolour artist and designer based in the Somerset countryside, UK. From her studio surrounded by rolling hills and open fields, she produces vibrant, meticulously crafted illustrations that have been widely commissioned across the food packaging, publishing, and giftware industries. With a strong focus on detail and a contemporary approach to traditional media, her work brings a distinctive, elegant quality to both commercial and editorial projects.
