Bass fishing is one of the most popular forms of sport fishing in the world today, but many people enjoy the leisurely pastime of catch-and-release bass fishing. Still others like to catch and prepare bass for dinner! Luckily for avid anglers, bass can be found in plentiful numbers in bodies of water around the United States and Canada. Inside this detailed guide, readers will discover all they need to know to become pro bass fishers, including basics about the fish; bait, lures, and other equipment; the proper way to treat the fish you catch, and much more. Stunning action photographs of bass fishing and beautiful images of the natural world bring this topic to life, and supplemental sidebars are sure to hook readers and keep them reading.