FOR ACKNOWLEDGMENTS reference and corroboration of much of the material appearing in this book, the author wishes to list those publications consulted. By nature, this handbook is not complete for any who may wish to delve deeper into the entire story of the life history of any of the many salt-water species mentioned. We trust therefore that the list below will he of value to those who may wish to obtain more information.INTRODUCTION THIS book has been prepared in an attempt to fill a definite vacancy anlong the works on angling. Not that there are too few books on the subject-quite the opposite rather is our purpose to bring together within the confines of two covers interesting facts that will not only mean reading enjoyment but also will help you more thoroughly and successiully to enjoy the age-old sport of fishing with rod and reel through the use of halariced tackle arid through a closer acquaintance with the game species you seek. In short, our attempt is not to impress you with what we think but to make available to you unbiased, unprejudiced knowledge on all North American salt-water game-fishing.