Bøger af Ken Schultz

America's foremost fishing authority takes you behind the scenes of the 2005 and 2006 Citgo Bassmaster Classics "It's all here--the go-for-jugular competit-ors, in-your-face marketers, and wowser TV coverage that define the bizarre world of big bucks tournament bass fishing. Fans of any high-profile sport will delight while Ken Schultz systematically dissects villains and heroes alike with the kind of authoritative chutzpah that would have made Howard Cosell cackle in glee. It's fast, furious all the way--a wicked good read."--Jerry Gibbs, Fishing Editor, "Outdoor Life"""Bass Madness" is a fantastic book, written with incredible detail and honesty to make it both interesting and entertaining. A must-read."--Mark McQuown, Vice President, Lowrance Electronics"Ken Schultz has done a masterful job of compiling a most comprehensive review of the Bassmaster Classic. It was refreshing to read Ken's unbiased, accurate reporting of the current state of affairs of the sport of professional bass fishing. Someone finally tells it like it is. Bravo!"--Jay Yelas, professional bass angler and winner of the 2002 Bassmaster Classic"Ken Schultz provides us with a fascinating insider view of how television is turning the world of big bass fishing tournaments into big business."--Don Logan, former chairman, Media & Communications Group, Time Warner Inc.

Don't Let the Big One Get AwayKen Schultz's Essentials of Fishing is the new authority on the sport you love, whether you're an expert or a beginner.Organized by topic, this information-packed reference offers fast and easy access to all of the fishing facts, instructions, and tips you need to get more bites, land more big ones, and have a lot more fun every time you dip a line in the water. Whether you're heading for a trout stream, the Gulf Stream, or points in between, you'll find everything you need to know about the fish species you'll be hunting, the fishing rods, tackle, and other gear you should pack, and the basic skills and advanced techniques that will boost your chances of success.You'll discover the latest advances in conventional, spinning, and fly rods and reels, and you'll learn the essentials of knot tying, hook sharpening, and more. Schultz helps you perfect your flycasting, surfcasting, flipping, and pitching skills, and he shows you how to figure out where the fish are in streams, lakes, bays, and even the ocean. You'll also learn a variety of retrieval methods, find tips on playing and landing fish, and get advice on measuring, weighing, storing, and cleaning your catch.Whether you prefer wading in a rushing brook or fording pounding surf, casting from a jetty or trolling from a boat, chumming in freshwater or drifting in saltwater, you'll find completely up-to-date information on species and tactics, special techniques, preferred rigs, lures, and bait, picking your spot, angling etiquette, and safety. You'll learn how to approach schooling fish, angle in brush and timber, night fish, ice fish, and much more.More than 450 exquisite drawings illustrate everything from mending fly fishing line to fishing around buoys and tuning lures, while more than fifty full-color photos depict some of the most exciting and satisfying moments in fishing.