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Impress your fishing buddies with this state-specific field guide! It includes detailed illustrations and quick comparisons for easy identification of the freshwater fish you reel in. The waterproof pages and state-specific data make this field guide essential for every tackle box, beach bag, RV and cabin. Identifying fish in Georgia is easier and more enjoyable than ever!
List of contents
How To Use This Book Fish Identification Fish Anatomy Fish Names About Fish of Georgia Frequently Asked Questions Fish Diseases Invasive Species Fun With Fish Catch-And-Release Fishing Fish Measurement Fish Consumption Advisories Georgia State Record Fish Sample Page Bowfin Family Catfish Family Cavefish Family Drum Family Eel Family Gar Family Herring Family Killifish Family Lamprey Family Left-eye Flounder Family Livebearer Family Minnow Family Mudminnow Family Perch Family Pike Family Pirate Perch Family Pupfish Family Pygmy Sunfish Family Salmon Family Sculpin Family Silverside Family Snakehead Family Sole Family Sturgeon Family Sucker Family Sunfish Family Temperate Bass Family Glossary Index Primary References About the Author
About the author
Dave Bosanko was born in Kansas and studied engineering before following his love of nature to degrees in biology and chemistry from Emporia State University. He spent thirty years as staff biologist at two of the University of Minnesota’s field stations. Though his training was in mammal physiology, Dave worked on a wide range of research projects ranging from fish, bird, and mammal population studies to experiments with biodiversity and prairie restoration. An avid fisherman and naturalist, he has long enjoyed applying the fruits of his extensive field research to patterning fish location and behavior, and observing how these fascinating species interact with one another in the underwater web of life.
Summary
Go Fishing with Georgia’s Famous Identification Guide!
Fishing is a perfect outdoors activity for all ages and skill levels, and the Peach State is an angler’s paradise. Reel in fish, and make identifying your catches a snap. The Freshwater Fish of Georgia Field Guide by Dave Bosanko features detailed information about 87 species of Georgia fish. When you’re not sure what you caught, grab the handy guide and narrow your choices by family. Then identify your prize with the intricately detailed fish illustrations. Further verify the type of fish using the “Similar Species” comparisons.
Book Features:
- Detailed information about 87 freshwater species
- Professional-quality illustrations—perfect for fish identification
- Fascinating facts on spawning behavior, feeding habits, and more
- Fishing tips and inside information for easily locating fishing hotspots
- Bonus resources such as state fishing records and answers to frequently asked questions
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Freshwater Fish of Georgia Field Guide for your next angling adventure. It’s essential for every tackle box, beach bag, RV, and cabin. Plus, its convenient size makes it perfect for the dock or boat.
