Fishing the Big Four: A Guide for Saltwater Anglers

Ask any saltwater fisherman on the Atlantic coast which fish he’s looking for, and the answer will nearly always be one of the saltwater ＂big four＂ stripped bass, weakfish, bluefish and fluke.

Here a seasoned fisherman presents the tackle, techniques, lures, baits and strategies to be successful at catching all the big four, from the surf, in bays, and on ocean-going boats.

Beginning with a practical discussion of the natural history and habits of these species, the book offers in-depth coverage of proven fish-catching methods such as trolling, jigging, and drift-fishing from boats, using artificials and natural baits from shore, and fishing from bridges and piers. A host of highly effective rigs are all described and illustrated in detail, as are useful fishing knots. Chapters on saltwater fly-fishing, cleaning and preparing the catch, and delicious recipes round out this essential guide for any saltwater fisherman.

Milt Rosko is a frequent cotnributor to The Fisherman and has written extensively for Salt Water Sportsman, Field& Stream, Sports Afield, Outdoor Life, Sport Fishing and other fishing and outdoors magazines. His other books include Secrets of Striped Bass Fishing and The Complete Book of Saltwater Fishing. He lives in Watchung, New Jersey