In this hands-on guide, expert fisherman Stan Ulanski combines his enthusiasm, experience and scientific expertise to tell anglers how to catch more fish. The book emphasizes understanding the underwater environment of the fish an angler is out to catch and details the best approaches to the six main Outer Banks angling scenarios: surf, pier, sound, offshore, inshore, and reef, ledge and shipwreck fishing. The book features illustrated fish profiles with essential information such as identification, food value, habitat pointers and species-specific tips for 35 of the Outer Banks’ most common game fish. There is also important storing, cleaning and cooking advice, including six of the author’s favorite fresh fish recipes, maps, drawings and illustrations. Softcover, 216 pages, $20.

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