The first of its kind, this information-packed volume provides a unique reference for the hundreds of thousands of anglers who travel to North American fishing lodges each year and for the millions of other anglers who dream about or are planning that "trip of a lifetime" to an exciting fishing destination. Over 250 lodges in the U.S., Canada, Central America, and the Caribbean are profiled. 150 photos & maps. This smart, thorough guide covers more than 250 freshwater and saltwater fishing lodges in the U.S., Canada, and the Caribbean. Whether you enjoy stalking high-mountain brook trout on tiny flies or throwing wiggly worms to largemouth bass in southern swamps, you can find a destination resort, ranch, or wilderness floatplane drop-off that will satisfy your fishing needs and budget. Each entry is listed with a sidebar that includes the species of fish you're likely to encounter, fishing season, and descriptions of accommodations (information such as meals served, rates, preferred method of payment, travel routes, extracurricular activities, and contact information--phone numbers, mail and e-mail addresses). Lively, firsthand accounts provide especially useful portraits of what you can expect from the fishing, guiding, and lodging, with particular attention paid to accommodations that offer good services for couples, families, and novice fishers. Ross, a contributing editor to Sports Afield magazine, and Anders, a writer and editor for Country Inns magazine, have created an excellent companion guide for those who love to fish. Whether rustic settings with cooking facilities or full-service lodgings, they are in here. Beginning with the East and continuing through eight other areas of North America, the authors offer vital statistics, including fish species, season, rates, other possible activities, and a brief description of both the fishing and the lodging. They also offer useful travel tips, for example, on what and how to pack and information concerning shipping fish home. There is a brief list of references for each part of the country. A valuable tool for fishing travelers; recommended for all libraries.?Julia Stump, Voorheesville P.L., N.Y. Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc. The first of its kind, Sports Afield's Guide to North America's Greatest Fishing Lodges is an information packed, 300 page guidebook provides unique references for hundreds of thousands of anglers traveling to North American fishing lodges each year, and for the millions of other anglers who dream about (or are planning) that "trip of a lifetime" to an exciting angling destination. Profiled herein are 250 lodges in the U. S. , Canada, Central America, and the Caribbean. Organized by country, region, state and province, the authoritative text provides extensive basic information on each lodge: name, address, phone number, number of rooms, food and beverage services, rates, reservation procedures, handicapped access, special services, etc. Beyond the basics, the authors also describe the ambiance, history, claims to fame, and list the famous guests of each lodge along with nearby points of non-angling interest (golf courses, cultural highlights, history, etc. ). Specific angling opportunities are defined in detail, including major species present; required equipment and recommended angling techniques and methods; peak fishing dates; available guide services; and a description of the seasonal, physical environment. The Sports Afield's Guide To North America's Greatest Fishing Lodges is an exceptionally valuable compendium to add to any personal or community library of fishing reference books. -- Midwest Book Review