Books with author Tina P. Schwartz

Some people think of fishing as an activity for a lazy summer day, but, when it comes to ice fishing, frigid winter weather is a prerequisite. This handy guide introduces young readers to the basics of ice fishing. It discusses how to drill ice-fishing holes and use various ice-fishing gear, such as tip-ups. It also supplies a brief history of ice fishing and discusses recent advances, such as the use of sonar to find fish under the ice.

Though all fishing takes skill, fly-fishing is considered particularly challenging. The graceful method of casting employed can take years of experience to master. Making the artificial flies used in fly-fishing is an art in its own right, too. This volume introduces kids to the equipment and techniques used in fly-fishing. It also discusses the history of fly-fishing, the fly-fishing community, and the kinds of fish that are most often caught.

Deep-sea fishing is one of the most exciting kinds of fishing. Not only does it put anglers out in the middle of sometimes rough open waters, it also involves some of the biggest, strongest, and most interesting fish. This volume discusses the fishing gear, bait, and boats that are most commonly used in deep-sea fishing. It also addresses the problem of overfishing and considers the measures that people have taken to preserve fish stocks.

Rivers, lakes, streams, and ponds are all great places to spend a day fishing. This book offers an accessible introduction to the joys of freshwater fishing. Young readers will learn what kinds of fish live in freshwater. The volume explores some of the many methods used to catch these fish, from fly-fishing to noodling to basic angling. Readers will pick up handy fishing tips and enjoy looking at great photographs of fishermen in action.