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ReviewsOutdoors Notebook A new, handy, pocket sized book, "Fish of Michigan-Field Guide," by Dave Bosanko is available at bookstores.The 174 pages are waterproof, making it useful on the boat as well as in the stream. Excellent photography helps describe fish, so there's no mistake knowing what species you just caught. Fish species are arranged in families - catfish, gar, minnow, perch, salmon, and many more. Included is a Master Angler list for all species including weight, where caught and date. Some topics include how to handle fish, measuring, diseases, anatomy, scientific name, habitat, range, food, and reproduction.A wealth of information for any angler, this will be a handy refer'ence now and for years to come.Special writer - Roger Beukema
Table Of ContentHow To Use This Book About Michigan Fish Frequently Asked Questions Fish Names Fun With Fish Fish Management Catch-And-Release Fish Handling Tips Fish Measurement Length-To-Weight Ratios Record Fish Michigan Master Angler State Records Fish Consumption Advisories Fish Diseases Invasive Species Fish Anatomy Sample Page Bowfin Family Catfish Family Cod Family Drum Family Eel Family Gar Family Herring Family Lamprey Family Minnow Family Mooneye Family Perch Family Pike Family Salmon Family Sculpin Family Silverside Family Smelt Family Stickleback Family Sturgeon Family Sucker Family Sunfish Family Temperate Bass/Striped Bass Family Trout-Perch Family Glossary Primary References Index About the Author
Synopsis- Fish entries organized by family - State-specific facts on range, preferred habitat and migrations - Detailed, full-color illustrations - Quick comparisons for easy identification - Waterproof pages so you can use this guide anywhere!, This field guide, organized by family, features detailed illustrations and information to help readers quickly and easily identify Michigan fish., Essential for every tackle box, beach bag, RV and cabin Make identifying Michigan fish easy and enjoyable Detailed information about 73 species Fascinating facts on spawning behavior, feeding habits and more State and North American records Inside information for easily locating fishing hotspots Bonus resources such as where to get lake survey information and answers to frequently asked questions, Make identifying fish easy and enjoyable. This famous field guide by Dave Bosanko features detailed information about 73 types of Michigan fish, and the book's waterproof pages make it perfect for the dock or boat. Identify your catches with the intricately detailed fish illustrations, and verify them using the "Similar Species" comparison feature. Then read fascinating facts on spawning behavior, feeding habits, and more. Plus, match up your best catches against the state and North American records. With inside information for locating fishing hotspots, this book is essential for every tackle box, beach bag, RV, and cabin.