Joseph Tomelleri & Craig Springer

Craig Springer is a biologist and writer, living in northern New Mexico. Joseph Tomelleri graduated from Fort Hays State University (Hays, KS) in 1984 with a M.S. in biology. After working briefly as a field biologist, Joe took to illustrating fishes full time. He has drawn scientific illustrations of more than 1000 fishes from actual specimens, most of which he has collected and photographed in the wild. His drawings have appeared in more than 750 publications. He is a lousy photographer and races bicycles in his spare time. Joe lives in Leawood, Kansas with his wife Susan and their two sons—who rarely, if ever, listen to their mom and dad. www.americanfishes.com and www.fishmatrix.net

Joseph Tomelleri & Craig Springer

Freshwater Fishes of Iowa

Iowa’s anglers and outdoorsmen will appreciate this handy guide to help them identify 64 species of freshwater fishes found throughout the state.

Whether it’s brook trout in the Driftless Area or colorful sunfishes in ponds or streams feeding the Mississippi River, this guide describes any species likely to be caught by hook-and-line. The noted diagnostic characters and beautiful color illustrations will prove an indispensable aid for identification.

Included are notes on preferred habitat and favorite baits for landing each species.

This 12-panel guide conveniently folds up in to a packet narrow enough to fit in a back pocket, glovebox, or tackle box yet sturdy enough to stand up under repeated use durable lamination also makes it waterproof.

ISBN: 978-1-943334-42-1

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Freshwater Fishes of Pennsylvania

Anglers and naturalists will enjoy this handy field guide to help them identify 65 species of freshwater fish in Pennsylvania. Whether redbreast sunfish in the east, ancient lake sturgeon in the west, or any number of colorful sunfishes from ponds and creeks in between, this guide describes any species likely to be caught by hook-and-line.

The noted diagnostic characteristics and beautiful color illustrations will prove an indispensable aid for identification. Included are notes on preferred habitat and favorite baits for landing each species.

This 12-panel guide conveniently folds up in to a packet narrow enough to fit in a back pocket, glovebox, or tackle box yet sturdy enough to stand up under repeated use durable lamination also makes it waterproof.

ISBN: 978-1-943334-40-7

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Freshwater Fishes of the Dakotas

Anglers and outdoorsmen alike in the Dakotas will appreciate this handy guide to 64 species of freshwater fishes likely to be caught by hook-and-line. Whether it’s trout in the Black Hills or bass in big lakes on the Missouri River or any of the colorful sunfishes in ponds and creeks in between, this guide describes any species likely to be caught by anglers.

The noted diagnostic characters and beautiful color illustrations will prove an indispensable aid for identification. Included are notes on preferred habitat and favorite baits for landing each species.

This 12-panel guide conveniently folds up in to a packet narrow enough to fit in a back pocket, glovebox, or tackle box yet sturdy enough to stand up under repeated use durable lamination also makes it waterproof.

ISBN: 978-1-943334-41-4

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Freshwater Fishes of Michigan

Anglers and outdoorsmen will enjoy this the handy field guide to help them identify 64 species of freshwater fish found in Michigan. Whether it’s northern pike in the UP or brook trout in the mitten or any number of colorful fishes found in creeks and ponds, this guide describes any species likely to be caught by hook-and-line.

The noted diagnostic characters and beautiful color illustrations will prove an indispensable aid for identification. Included are notes on preferred habitat and favorite baits for landing each species.

This 12-panel guide conveniently folds up in to a packet narrow enough to fit in a back pocket, glovebox, or tackle box yet sturdy enough to stand up under repeated use durable lamination also makes it waterproof.

ISBN: 978-1-943334-46-9

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Freshwater Fishes of the Southern Rocky Mountains

Whether you’re an angler or naturalist this handy field guide will help you identify 64 species of freshwater fish likely to be caught on hook-and-line.

The noted diagnostic characters and beautiful color illustrations will prove an indispensable aid for identification. Included are notes on preferred habitat, geographical distribution and favorite baits for landing each species.

This 12-panel guide, conveniently folds up in to a packet narrow enough to fit in a back pocket, yet sturdy enough to stand up under repeated use – durable lamination also makes it waterproof.

ISBN: 978-1-936913-57-2

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