Hooked: Legendary Fresh and Saltwater Fish to Catch in a Lifetime - Hardcover

Audet, Jerry

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1577155084 ISBN 13: 9781577155089

Publisher: Rock Point, 2025

Synopsis

Set your sights on your next catch with this handsome collection featuring profiles of the most popular, challenging, and interesting fish to pursue as an angler. 

What makes a fish fun to catch? Highlighting a diverse number of species across both saltwater and freshwater, Hooked is an informational and entertaining account of what makes fishing great. Anglers of every level will find something new and interesting to appreciate about each of these 45 species from around the world. Full of beautiful illustrations of well-known and new-to-you fish, every entry is an ode to the world of sport fishing and will help inspire your next fishing adventure. Each profile also includes:

• A description of what makes each fish special to catch
• Most common varieties you’ll encounter
• Recommended bodies of water to find them in
• Water conditions and depths where you’re likely to find them
• The best time of day- or night- for making a successful catch
• The level of difficulty for each fish
• Gear recommendations to get you started
• The world record for every fish featured

With this treasure trove of fishing knowledge, plan your next fishing excursion, find your new favorite species, and reel in a legendary catch!

About this title

About the Author

Jerry Audet is a full-time freelance writer, photographer, and editor. He is a lifelong fisherman, general adventurer, and is well known for his dedication to surf fishing.

Jerry has been published in a wide variety of publications including Anglers Journal, Field and Stream, The Fisherman Magazine, On the Water, Salt Water Sportsman, Surfcaster’s Journal and more. He’s had hundreds of photos published in these publications. He holds the title of Managing Editor of Surfcaster’s Journal Magazine, is a columnist for Fishing Tackle Retailer, and is the host of In Deep Outdoors seminars and cohost of Surfcast podcast.

Enya Todd(@enya_todd) is a watercolour artist and designer based in the Somerset countryside, UK. From her studio surrounded by rolling hills and open fields, she produces vibrant, meticulously crafted illustrations that have been widely commissioned across the food packaging, publishing, and giftware industries. With a strong focus on detail and a contemporary approach to traditional media, her work brings a distinctive, elegant quality to both commercial and editorial projects.

Edition details

• Publisher: Rock Point
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1577155084
• ISBN 13: 9781577155089
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Todd Enya
• Number of pages: 224