A Naturalist Goes Fishing: Casting in Fragile Waters from the Gulf of Mexico to New Zealand’s South Island

“The surprising ease which McClintock moves between description and narration is one of the delights of this book…belongs with the works of the Jacques Cousteaus and E.O. Wilsons of the world.” ―The Anniston Star

“Excellent…I can’t think of a fishing book I’ve read that I’ve enjoyed more.” ―The Nature Conservancy blog

“Outstanding…you needn’t be a fisherman to enjoy reading A Naturalist Goes Fishing and learning about fishes of the world, their natural habitats and human impacts on their environments and populations.” ―Tuscaloosa News

“People who fish will…relish [McClintock’s] detail.” ―Minneapolis StarTribune

“An avid fisherman and conservationist romanticizes his beloved waterbound sport, while providing a stark reminder of the ocean’s need to be protected.” ―Coastal Living

“As you read McClintock’s riveting accounts and imagine the thrill of the fish on the line, you barely realize how much information you’re soaking up. Don’t throw this book back. It’s a keeper.” ―Science News

“McClintock, a marine biologist at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, combines work and play as he brings together tales of his professional career studying underwater habitats and a lifetime of recreational fishing.” ―Publisher’s Weekly

“Like all the best nonfiction, A Naturalist Goes Fishing is at once intimate and global. James McClintock shares with readers his immense knowledge of – and deep love for – the world’s increasingly threatened waters.” ―Elizabeth Kolbert, author of THE SIXTH EXTINCTION

“In this unusual tale of outdoor adventure, the reader has a guide of outstanding quality: scientist, expert fisherman, and caring conservationist of the first rank.” ―Edward O. Wilson, University Research Professor Emeritus, Harvard University

“A veteran scientist and adventurer, James McClintock writes with passion and knowledge of his love of fishing within some of the most beautiful yet threatened waterways on earth. He issues a stark reminder of what’s at stake if we fail to replace fossil fuels with clean energy sources.” ―Robert Redford

“Enjoyable reading for sports fishermen and other outdoor enthusiasts.” ―Kirkus Reviews