Sport Fish of Florida

by Vic Dunaway

Book Overview

This handy book features 231 species, all illustrated in full color. Also included for each fish are detailed ranges, habitats, game quality, food quality and record sizes. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0936240164
• ISBN13: 9780936240169
• Release Date: November 1998
• Publisher: Florida Sports Press
• Length: 253 Pages
• Weight: 0.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Awesome Guide!

This book is an awesome guide for those who fish these waters. I just got back from a week of fishing in the Bahamas and the book was invaluable. My partner and I were able to make quick assessments on the food quality of the variety of fish we caught. We threw back the ones that were dangerous or bad for a meal. The upshot is we fed a lot of happy folks while avoiding the perils of ciguatera. Can not recommend this book enough....wish there was one just like it for California.

Outstanding

Don't know what the problem is others are having with their editions, mine's held up just fine. Of course, I leave mine on board when I dive in to spearfish, and I tend to avoid submerging it when I stay on to drop a line in the water, but even when some water has hit it, it's stayed fine. No problem. That's going on quite some time too. That said, this is an outstanding resource. You simply cannot do wrong by getting ANY book Vic has done. I have grown up with his books, and still have his Pacific, Gulf, Fresh Water and Bait, Rigs and Tackle books in my library. They are absolutely invaluable and provide the best source of downright no-nonsense information I've ever found, this side of my father and grandfather. Do yourselves a favor and get this without hesitation. It gets no better than these.

The best identification guide for Gulf Coast fishing.

I used to live on the Gulf Coast, and I still go down to fish whenever possible. I looked quite a while for a good identification guide and was extremely pleased to finally find this book. It has everything you need, from clear illustrations (kudos to artist Kevin Brant on an outstanding job) to well-organized, complete information. You get expert knowledge on common sizes, common names, food value, and game qualities. In addition, the book provides range and habitat information for the fish and explains the best ways to go after them. Thanks to Vic Dunaway and Florida Sportsman for this long-needed reference that no fisherman should be without.

Small Testimonial Here...

If you have anyone in your life you are thinking of getting interested in Florida fishing ... don't be without this book. My fiance is new to fishing and it gives her a great sense of belonging and pride to be able to identify different species of fish as she pulls them in.No more.. oh what did I catch now? .. now its' " look I just caught a blue runner" or "look another sand perch". We are estatic about Sport Fish of Florida. Also, kudos to "Baits, Rigs & Tackle" and "2000 Fishing Planner".

By far the best fish ID/ guide book on the market.

Color ID, food value, habitat & range etc. this book has it all.The book was written in a humorous style. I would recommend this book to any fisherman.