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A full color guide to catching more and bigger fish from the beach—from a leading expert.Fishing from beach or rocky coastline presents challenges not faced byanglers who head out to sea. Written to open new frontiers to the oldhand and provide advice to novice surf fishermen, The Complete Book of Surf Fishingwill be a boon to all coastline anglers. Author and licensed chartercaptain Al Ristori covers the basics of traditional surfcasting, withwell-illustrated instruction on casting big rods in big water. Hecovers the gamut of tackle that does duty in the surf—conventionalgear, spinning gear, fly tackle, and light tackle—and discusses thefull range of bait, lures, and flies. Most importantly, he tells youhow to find fish. Whether you are casting on the East Coast, GulfCoast, or West Coast, with Ristori's tips and tricks and decades ofknow-how, you will know where the fish are when they are most likely tobite. Everyone needs advice from an experienced fisherman once in awhile, and now no angler plying the surf will have to do without. 100 color illustrations ... Read more

Customer Reviews (4)

An Excellent Overview of The Sport
I had done some surf fishing when I was younger.Now that I'm approaching retirement I've decided to get back into it.The fish haven't changed much, but surf rods and reels have changed quite a bit since I bought my equipment in the 1970s.Everything, from rods and reels to lines and hooks, is lighter, more powerful, more specialized and more sophisticated these days.While I'm certain I could still catch fish with my old gear, I'm sure that some new stuff will make my efforts more fun and efficient.The instructions in this book are clear and the photos are sharp and very helpful.Long-time sharpys won't learn much from this book, but newcomers and casual surf anglers can pick up enough information here to get them into fish often enough that they will want to stay with the sport and become more expert at it.

Nice pictures,few things to learn
I bought the book believing i will learn a lot, however i did not learn as much as expected.
Pros:
*Nice pictures and good quality paper.
*Easy to read and fun on a rainy day.
*Low cost.
*Recommendations about the tackle, the best of the book.
*A few pictures about casting

Cons:
*No drawings about fishing line or fishing strategies. Only drawings availables are at Appendix 2 and are about knots for hooks, not for lures, and are pictures no drawings.
*NOT the complete book of surf fishing. It is far from a "complete book".

If you are a beginner on surf fishing, you will hardly find a "complete book on surf fishing", you will need 2-3 books that covers different topics, but not this one.

Not recommended for surf fishing learning techniques or strategies. However

Help Getting Started
This book is a good place to start if you are looking to fish the surf. It gives practical and useful advice to help you, but like any sport you won't read yourself to competence. You have to just get out there and do it!

Good Read
This is an outstanding book for those just getting into the sport of surf fishing. I found this to be a great reference book, good color pictures and a easy read. ... Read more

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Surf Fishing
I got this book for my husband. He loves to surf fish. He was surprised I had researched and given him a book that he wanted.

This Book Became My Outer Banks Fishing Bible!!!
I bought this book in the 80's, when I was a kid.I still own my original copy, and every bit of it is just as relevant as it was 25 years ago.Surf and pier fishing on the Outer Banks was the highlight of my youth, and something I had an enormous passion for.I spent months preparing for each and every family trip, to be sure I could maximize my fishing experience.This book was my bible.Along with tips and stories from locals, and wisdom gained over decades, this book was a crucial part of shaping me into a seasoned Outer Banks fisherman.I will never part with this book, as it's value to me is far too great.

Excellent resource
I grew up in NC and my grandfather was an avid fisherman. I am learning saltwater pier and surf fishing now and I need something to give some basics, and some specifics about this avocation. This book explains so much about things I have seen my entire life and been curious about but didn't think to ask. I am sending a copy to my sister and mother as well. I think anyone that is going fishing along the coast of the Carolinas must get this book!

Locating Fishing Spots in the Carolinas
This book is about where one can coastal fish in the Carolinas and for what kind of species at different times of the year. I found it to be a very useful guide to plan future surf fishing trips. The author does not give a lot of specifics about rigging tackle. I think Eric Burnley's Surf Fishing the Atlantic Coast provides that information a little better. I plan to keep Goldstein's book in my truck when I am in the Carolinas, and I certainly will look to buy future, updated editions.

Lots of Great Information
This book has lots of great information about fishing in the Carolinas. There is good information on different types of fish and locations and techniques for catching them.

It's pretty cool when the author mentions pier owners, bait and tackle owners, etc. by name. This book is really a must read for folks wanting to fish the Carolina coast!

Highly recommended. ... Read more

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Caught Many
This is a fantastic book for all ages and disiplines.Children of all ages will appreciate it for fact and fantasy.Art students will be enthralled by the creatures.It is a must have for teachers.

Great book, good cause...
Wonderful black and blue artwork features endangered ocean life.It's accompanying A to Z primer (featuring endanged animals) is great too.

Another ingenious and gorgeous book from a Caldecott winner.
The illustrator David McLimans once more celebrates the intriguing beauty of our vanishing natural world with his sophisticated drawings.This is a book that attracts both adults and children, and its mournful thesis of the oceans' demise is put to constructive use with a respectful look at the miracles of sea life and the need to counteract the harmful habits of humans.Breathtaking in every way. ... Read more

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Rudow’s Guide to Fishing the Chesapeake is the most comprehensive guide to angling on all of the Chesapeake’s waters from main-stem Bay to tributaries and tidal creeks. Detailed charts show over 550 specific hotspots and 35 public shoreline fishing hotspots, plus 33 reliable public boat ramps.

Specific Bay sportfish and the most effective methods of catching them during each phase of the season are meticulously discussed on a fish-by-fish basis, as are both modern and traditional tackle and rigs.

Never before has a fishing guide tackled each aspect of angling the Chesapeake Bay so thoroughly. Topics are as varied as casting for spring trophy rock on the Susquehanna Flats, jigging for seatrout at the Bay Bridge, wire-lining for flounder at the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel, and ice fishing for perch in Port Deposit are all covered in depth. There are even sections on shoreline fishing for each area of the Chesapeake. If you want to boost your catch rate every time you fish the Bay, this book is the ticket. ... Read more

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The Chesapeake Bay Fishing Bible
This book is the bible for fishing the Chesapeake Bay from both land and sea.Mr. Rudow provides detailed charts of each section of the bay (including all of the rivers) to get you on the fish quickly.That alone has helped me save money on fuel since I now know where to go. He even gives suggestions on lures and techniques.You can't beat that!

All of his books are a must read, but if you fish the Chesapeake Bay, this is the book to own.

In case you have not seen it, I also saw his latest jigging book [...]) and I plan on taking advantage of many of his techniques this year to see if it will help us land more fish.

Get This Book!
Not to be blasphemous, but this book is literally the "Bible" for fishing the Chesapeake Bay.It is fantastic.I have learned so much from it.My copy is dog-eared and marked up with notes that I can't even loan it to friends to read...not that I would risk doing that for fear they would keep it!

Good Local knowledge
This book had good local knowledge of spots and the techniques that can be successful for various species in the Chesapeake. A good buy.

Blueprint for fishing the Chesapeake
"Rudow's Guide to Fishing the Chesapeake" is a fishing gem.
Over 300 pages long, and if you are serious about fishing the world's largest estuary (over 180 miles long) and its tributaries, this book is a "must buy." Published in 2005, it has locations of spots to fish on charts collected from head boat captains and other knowledgeable sources.

The book is divided into three parts - Part 1: Chesapeake Bay Regional Guide in four chapters; Part II regarding Tactics and Tackle, Part III the various game fish of the Bay with identification of 17 different species of fish and their habits.The Table of Contents is a good one but the book could use an index because of the wealth of information served up on a platter for the reader.Use a yellow highlighter and post it note tabs for your favorite parts.

If you would like read an excerpt of Rudow's Guide to Rockfish, a companion book, go to: http://www.geareduppublications.com/freergrtipspix.html
Both books make great gifts.

Excellent Chesapeake fishing guidance!
This book is extremely helpful to someone who wants to either learn how to fish in the Chesapeake Bay or improve on their current talents and knowledge. The book covers in depth fishing locations, techniques, lures and rigs, and specific information on the main fish you will go after. I highly recommend the book. ... Read more

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What I need for a good day's fishing is in here somewhere....

What's the secret toa good day's fishing?

Bright sun.
Cool breeze.
Favorite rod and reel.
Tackle box with bobbers,
hooks, and sinkers.
But we haven't gotten
to the secret...yet.

James Prosek, best-selling authorof Trout and Fly-Fishing the 41st,tells the story of a good day's fishing in this beautiful picture book, illustrated with the author's own gentle watercolors. For those who want to learn more about how to fish, there's a comprehensive glossary of lures and flies in the back of the book. A Good Day's Fishing will make a fisherman or fisherwoman out of anyone -- even a first-timer. ... Read more

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A Good Day's Fishing
I read this book in the book store and decided this was the book I needed to purchase for our son to read to his son. They enjoy fishing on any free day during the summer and this book provides our grandson some good knowledge of fish and equipment.

My Son Loves this Book! Authetic & Accessible!
I have scoured our local library and purchased 5-6 children's books on fishing from Amazon -- this one ranks very near the top ("H is for Hook" also get's high marks for illustrations and condensed version of text, and "Gone Fishing" is a nice read from a father/son narrative perspective).

I have to admit that after reading the editorial reviews I was a little afraid the author would be a bit snooty (the whole Yale Angler thing) and too trout obsessed (previous publications for adults) -- but this book is very accessible and speaks to a wide audience. I love the way he uses the tackle box to introduce different fishing techniques and conquests.

The illustrations are detailed, authentic, and beautiful. My husband loved finding his favorite lures depicted and described.

We haven't gone fly fishing with my two year old yet, but he has caught a few crappy (which get equal attention in this book) and he has decided his favorite fish is the "wide mouth bass," based largely on Prosek's amazing illustration of this species.

I highly recommend this book!

A Great Day Reading
Prosek's beautiful watercolors augment a whimsical tour through the fisherman's tackle box. Each piece of hardware and lure is considered in relation to the sort of fish it is designed to catch. The store culminates in finding the lucky talisman familiar to most fishermen, a lucky hat.I enjoyed reading this to my six-year-old son who exclaimed at the end of the story, "I can't wait for us to go fishing again." That's a sentiment sure to warm the heart of any father looking to get his child excited about the sport he enjoys.

Casting about for Stories
I've always suspected that fishing's allure has a lot to do with the stories that inevitably come from each outing. This handsome picture book is a delight and would be a fine gift for a fisherman of ANY age, up to about 100 years old, I suspect. It introduces the reader to the magical secret world of lures, bobbers, other equipment that allow the wily fisherman to prevail over his hapless object of attention. It draws the reader back to the page, like the fisherman is drawn back to the stream where success was so close, and opens up the possibilities of "next time" and "maybe tomorrow" for fishers of all ages.

Perfect for those who need it
I am a librarian who loves the vast variety of humankind.I love knowing that when I walk down the street I could easily be walking past the greatest parachutist or professional kite flyer in the world, and I would never know.The hobbies and talents of the people of this world takes my breath away.Which makes reviewing a title like, "A Good Day's Fishing" an incredibly complex arrangement.First of all, I have never fished.Not a day of my life.This isn't because I dislike fishing or find it disgusting in some way.I've just never been a situation where someone handed me a pole and a tackle box and said, "Let's catch a few" (or words to that extent).Like many people I've flipped past fishing shows on PBS on cloudy Sunday afternoons and idly wondered who watches that stuff.But I have every respect for the people who enjoy the sport.Author James Prosek enjoys the sport.He enjoys it so much that he's written and illustrated multiple texts on trout, fly fishing, and other such topics.He's sort of the author/illustrator prodigy of the fish world.And now, at the grand old age of 29, he's switched his focus to children's books.No matter how big an author, no matter what their specialty, sooner or later everyone tries to write a book for kids.And that's where I come in.Looking "A Good Day's Fishing" over, I was baffled.As I've mentioned, I'm not exactly experienced in the hobby.I mean, I really enjoyed the recent children's book by Cynthia DeFelice, "The Missing Manatee", that outlines fishing in great exciting detail.But a picture book that simply catalogues the things you need to catch yourself a crappie or a pumpkinseed sunfish.... let's just say that there's a very specific type of child that's going to find this book enthralling.

Now the book follows a kid as he goes through his tackle box and tells the reader that, "what I need for a good day's fishing is in here somewhere!".We look at various lures and the fish each one is adept at catching.There are spinners for yellow perch and bobbers and sinkers to catch carp.We see extra line and a wide range of hooks (which, the hero notes, are cool) alongside forgotten maggoty sandwiches (my favorite part, actually) and a stray eel.There are rods and plugs and flies and lures.And finally, "my hat", which ends the text.We are then treated to a large lure and fly glossary that tells you absolutely every last little thing you ever needed to know about the equipment listed in the book.

This kind of book is so specialized that I cannot really recommend it to anyone who ISN'T downright fascinated by fishing.But if your child leaps at the chance of standing alongside large bodies of water with their own little tacklebox, then I can think of no book better than this one.Admittedly, I'm a little baffled as to why this book got on the New York Public Library's 2004 100 Books to Remember list.It's too specific to please a great many people (and frankly, if you're not a fisherperson yourself, the glossary reads like stereo instructions).But Prosek's put his heart into it, and it shows.Wielding his watercolor brush with great panache he's as adept at drawing the tiniest little white maggot as he is a largemouth bass gunning for a plug.This is a lovely book to look at.And detailed out the wazoo.

So if you like fishing and want your kids to like it (or they already do) then this is the perfect picture book for them.If you've merely a mild interest in the sport, however, avoid this book at all costs.For those that need it, nothing else will do.For those that don't, there are other fishies in the sea.
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Customer Reviews (5)

Great little book
This book has information for all levels of fishermen. From simple to complex, I have learned a lot.

Want to understand leaders? Pick this one.
As I started to fly-fish not long ago I received as a gift an Abel reel with backing, line and leader all ready to go. Three weeks after starting, my leader was messed up with wind knots and all sorts of bumps to the point it was impossible to cast and fish. So, how can I make a new one? I decided then to purchase this little gem and I was amazed at how much information was packed inside such a tiny book. Everything you need is right here, being a starter as me or not. Leader construction, knots, materials, formulas (for different sizes and line weights), care, maintenance and so on. You cannot go wrong. As a plus, you can carry this book everywhere. Highly recommended.

Excelent Book
Well written, complete and informative.I am not new to fishing, but am new to fly fishing.The up-to-date and in depth discussion and illustrations are a great refresher for any fisherman.

Packed full of very useful information
This was another stocking stuffer gift for my husband.He's returning back to fly fishing after several years of constant working and not having the time to do so.He says this little book is chocked full of tips and guides that are new to him.Nice size for fitting into one's fishing vest for quick reference "on the fly" (you might say)!

Fly Fishing & Knots

Thanks for your quick delivery.This is an excellent guide to learning the complicated knots of fly fishing. ... Read more

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With his colorful tattoos and booming hip-hop sound track, Mike Iaconelli has turned the world of big-money competitive bass fishing upside down.In Fishing on the Edge, Iaconelli tells his own story–and it’s a whopper: a Philly-born, Jersey-bred Yankee who’s been stealing the spotlight from bass fishing’s traditionally all-Southern anglers, attracting fans and dominating one of the fastest-growing sports in America.

How did Mike Iaconelli, a college-educated kid from New Jersey, come blasting into a sport
dominated by old-school stars like Gary Klein, Kevin VanDam, and Denny Brauer?How did Mike, aka “Ike,” take a secret childhood passion and turn it into a profession, earning million-dollar sponsorships and a storm of media attention, ranging from ESPN’s SportsCenter to profiles in The New York Times and Esquire?While Mike has attracted both fans and foes on the tour,
his success speaks for itself, especially his victory at the 2003 CITGO Bassmaster Classic, the Super Bowl of competitive fishing.

Forty-four million Americans fish, but no one does it quite like Mike Iaconelli.In Fishing on the Edge, he lets you in on the secrets to his extraordinary success–how he developed his “power” fishing style, how he attacks the water, positions the boat, and perseveres through those days when the bass just aren’t biting.With sidebar tips that can be used by any fisherman–from using spinner baits to picking out the right rod to his no-fail “secret weapons”–this is an intensive, informative, and often raucous journey through the life of a brash young man destined to do for fishing what Tony Hawk did for the X Games: take the sport to a whole new level. At the same time, it’s the compelling first-person story of a man who prepared carefully every step of the way, kept notes on every fish he ever caught, and executed the perfect plan to get to the top.

A tale of passion, competition, and extreme personality, Fishing on the Edge is a book for anyone who loves the sport of fishing, wants to turn a hobby into a career, or is simply fascinated by a man’s unstoppable drive to succeed.


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Great Book even if you dont love Bass fishing!
This was a great book, well written, and very informative. It gives an inside look at professional Bass angler Mike Iconelli's life and rise to stardom as well as some tips, hints, and secrets to bass fishing you may not know.

Made son's day
Bought this for my son who is an avid bass fisherman.He had not been able to find it locally.He was thrilled with it.

fising on the edge
this book was not what I had expected.I was looking for fishing in general and this book focus was on bass fishing.Needed better descriptor

Ike tells it like it is!
I loved this book for several reasons.

1) First off, I bought this book because I like Ike's style, and wanted to learn his methods! I got all of that information plus some more! Throughout the book there are sections that outline the different methods, so it's easy to mark for reference later on. (I also recommend Ike's DVD to see the methods in action: Ike's Rules for Better Bass Fishing - Volume 1: Taking Luck out of the Equation)

2) Ike tells it like it is the good, the bad, and the ugly... If there are any aspiring anglers out there with a dream of making it big, read this book early on!!!

3) Ike is truly one of the leaders of the new generation in fishing. He brings so much excitement to the sport, all while keeping with tradition. His vision for the sport is what is needed to take things to the next level. He tells his story with passion and humor. It's just a great read all around! You won't be disappointed!

WOW!!!!!!!!
Dissapointed....When i got to chpt.29 & i realized there were only afew pages left.A Story i didn't want to end!!!!!. Thanks "IKE" ... Read more

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The first questions a beginning lure collector usually asks are: 'What is it?'; 'What is it worth?';and 'Who made it?' In order to provide these answers and facilitate the reader's understanding of antique fishing lures, the authors of this book have intentionally avoided lengthy pages of text. Instead, they have used excellent color photographs and a lifetime of knowledge and experience with fishing lures to create the most complete and convenient single volume available today: Fishing Lure Collectibles, An Encyclopedia of the Early Years, 1840 to 1940. This benchmark concept has proven its acceptance among its readers by becoming Collector Books' bestselling book on collectible fishing lures. That the tackle collecting hobby is difficult to learn is undeniable, and it is for this reason that these foremost experts prepared this helpful publication. As one of the three founders of the National Fishing Lure Collectors Club and editor of its magazine, Dudley Murphy, along with noted lure collector Rick Edmisten, bring a combined total of over 75 years of advanced collecting experience to this book. ... Read more

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ONE OF THE BEST OF MANY
First, I must confess that I do not use they type of lures that are featured in this wonderful book.I gave up this type of fishing years and years ago and only trout fish using flies now.Never-the-less, fishing gear, any fishing gear, absolutely fascinates me and I love looking at the stuff.But that is not the primary reason I own this and quite a number of other books of its ilk.

I have for years bought and sold these things; in part to make money, but more so because it is a nice hobby and I get to meet many nice people.When you buy and sell such things, I have found it is best to know a bit about them.This work goes along way in assisting me in this need for knowledge.There is a lot of money to be made in this hobby, but conversely, there is a lot of money to be lost if you know not what you are doing.

Secondly, I paint and draw.One of my primary subjects for still-life paintings and drawings is fishing lures.Now always having the actually lure in front of me is a bit of a handicap, and to be frank quite impossible because some of these fishing lures are quite rare and I have absolutely no access to them, but lacking the best thing, i.e. the actual lure, the photographs in this work are by far the second best thing to use.The color is extremely accurate as is the quality of the photographs; sharp, clear and detailed.I have found that the measurements provided by the authors to be extremely accurate. Using this work, I am able to reproduce very nice reproductions on canvas, paper or what ever material I choose...I have even used gourds from time to time.The clear and concise text accompanying each photograph provides invaluable information, both technical and background wise.

I like my paintings to be as accurate and authentic as possible and this work gives me the edge I need.

Now the only warning I might give to those who contemplate purchasing this work is that the prices or worth assigned to each lure can be misleading.As with any other collectable or antique, any given piece is only worth what someone is willing to give for it or willing to part with it for.Yes, the prices given here do give you a ballpark figure and a starting point, but just because the book states the lure is worth a thousand dollars and you find one in your grandfather's lure box, does not mean that you will be able to run out the door and sell it for that much.Likewise, if you plan to buy a particular piece, I certainly would not start the bargaining process at the prices given here.But all that is common sense and really does not distract from this work what so ever. NO BOOK gives you prices that are written in stone!Trust me, I know about such matters. Another warning her for the would be collector: Due to the price of some of these objects, there is a very large knock-off and counterfeit market out there right now...do be careful and do your homework.Some of these people are quite good at what they do!

The book is well arranged by manufacturer, maker or company and it is rather easy to find what you are looking for.Do keep in mind that no one book can possibly cover all of the thousands upon thousands of lures that have been manufactured or hand made over the years, but hey...you have to start somewhere.I also like the way the authors have included the history of these item which is an education within itself.

On the less practical side, this is just a fun book for those interested in such things to simply brows through.Many wintery evening can be spent going over this work using it as either a "wish list" or just for the pure joy of seeing and learning.You know, if you look at it from a certain angle, the reader can learn much concerning the minds of men and the minds of the fish he or she pursues just by looking at what has been created to try to lure these tricky critters onto the stringer.

If this is an area of interest for you, then this is one of those must have books to add to your collection and I do highly recommend it.

Don Blankenship
The Ozarks

This is a good book too
Another lure book, if you like fishing (or even better if you are an addict like me) you will find this book interesting.It will send you to sleep if you don't like fishing or the history associated with the ways and means of catching fish.Like other companion books, these are beautifully presented with nice photo's and informative text.Sorry I haven't done a book review since high school.

Not to be missed.
Any collector interested in antique fishing lures and the history of fishing lure production will find all the answers in Fishing Lure Collectibles, a clear guide to a notoriously difficult collecting hobby focus. Two experts provide clear details in Fishing Lure Collectibles: An Encyclopedia of the Early Years, 1840 to 1940. Each manufacturer's items are surveyed along with history, individuals who purchased patent rights from companies, changes in bait quality and production standards, and more. Not to be missed.

Diane C. Donovan
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Some 62 million people fish in America. For these people, the next best thing to fishing is swapping fish tales. Incredible Fishing Stories offers over 80 truly incredible fishing stories--world records,strange happenings, and the revenge of the fish. Author Shaun Morey traveled the world to interview anglers, boat captains, guides, and witnesses. You'll read about Captain Jimmy Lewis who, in a moment of sheer bravado (or insanity), speared by hand-and landed-a 1,600 pound hammerhead shark. Or the 800-pound blue marlin that made a final lunge-ripping up the deck and dragging a chair, with Paul Clause strapped to it, to the bottom of the ocean. (Paul survived; so did the marlin.) Here's one book that goes out to prove that truth is stranger than fiction. Photos and illustrations throughout. ... Read more

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book
purchased this as a gift for fathers day. interesting reading....good stories. very entertaining. I would reccomend it for a great gift idea for anyone who likes fishing.

Kids love it too
I have three children ages 11,12,14.Ever since this book came, there has been "friendly fighting" over it.Any fisherman should like it.

A CREEL FULL OF AMAZING FISH STORIES

On their first trip to Alaska a couple also embarks on another first - a salmon fishing expedition.The novice fisherman has a strike, a hard hit that begins a struggle with a salmon that lasts more than 37 hours.

Sound like a "fish story"?Well, it is, but it's a true one.Rather than putting together a collection of apocryphal fish stories, Shaun Morey has compiled a creel full of unusual amazing true fish stories in a compact 143 page volume that's fun to read.

In addition to phonographs, the book is sparked with lively illustrations and little known facts about our piscatorial pals.

bathroom book
a good bathroom book for anglers. ... Read more

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Curious George's interest in helping a fisherman catch more fish ends in disaster, but he is able to redeem himself later. ... Read more

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Poor George, poor parents who have to read this book
I'll preface my reasons for giving this book the lowest rating possible by saying that my 2-year old does enjoy reading this book. That being said, the only good thing I can see about this book is that it helps us to get out of the house more often because when my child comes running with this book in hand saying "read this one Mommy" I will go to any length to avoid reading it to her.

There are many good Curious George stories out there.This is not one of them.The only one I've read that surpasses this one in terms of awkward language and nonsensical plot is Curious George and the Bunny. *Spoiler Alert* In this book Curious George does not actually catch any fish; he decides to "fly a kite on a string" instead of "catching a fish on a string".Come on people, are we really that PC?And where is the man in the yellow hat?Now I know why the parents of our 5 year old neighbor so kindly handed down this book to us (along with the Bunny book!).Do yourself a favor and choose anything by Dr. Seuss instead.

Great book
This was a great story about George. I loved reading it to my son. The great thing about the book was that it was hardboard. It was perfect for a 3 year old. It was hard to tear-up.

At least George doesn't mimic the smoking!

Unlike some of the other Curious George material I have rated, I was leaning toward 4 stars here, but the *FOUR* instances of smoking must incur a penalty. I understand the scenes were originally drawn fifty years ago, and in principle I frown on revisionist media (like airbrushing on the cover art from Paul Newman's The Hustler), but this is a children's book after all.

Other questionable behavior sees George falling into the lake, but he only inconveniences himself. In the end, he decides flying a kite is more fun than trying to fish.

Like Curious George and the Bunny, this board book simply takes scenes from the earlier Curious George Flies a Kite. Similar typos in the title here, too ("g" and "f" should be capitalized on the front cover). Part of a set of board books released in 2001.

Curious George book
We paired this book with the Pretend & Play fishing set as a gift item.Curious George is a well known classic - I hadn't seen this book in book stores.It complemented the set well.

Classic Curious George
Unlike the newer tv cartoon, this book has the classic Curious George I grew up with.I thought the story might be a little difficult for my 3-year-old to follow, but it's not.He loves it. ... Read more

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This book is a unique guide to tell you when, where, and how to catch more than 35 varieties of sport fishes. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (7)

Save your money
This book has the same, textbook style information on various fish species in Florida.Nothing special here.Color drawings of fish ok, but why not include actual color photos?

Suggestion:save your money.Go on the internet and research the fish you plan on fishing for.You get much better information on fishing forums.

good book
haven't been saltwater fishing for 40 years... hope to get to do so this year.... good reading for refresher as well as new tips and techniques

Fish Florida Saltwater guide
Well written and illustrated. Plan to use it for the first time on a fishing trip to the Florida Keys in June. Will keep me legal with the Fl game and fish enforcement officers who patrol randomly and often. They expect each fisherman to know the rules of the legal size and creel limit of each type of fish. This will be in our fishing boat the whole time as a ready reference and will be studied prior to the trip and used as lunch and dinner conversation among the 3 fisherman who are making the trip together. I think it will prove to be worth much more than the price I paid for it.

OK but not great
I was looking for a book that was more specific to places and techniques I could use for inshore fishing. This book didn't satisfy me for that application. It's not badly written, just not what I was hoping for.

How can I fish in black and white?
Good information;however, would have been nice to have the pictures in color to better id the fish. ... Read more

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Great read
Great read, definitely basic, but ties together some loose ends that may have been left out that veterans take for granted when teaching beginners. I recommend it!

Basic Freshwater Fishing: Step-By-Step
Its a good book for beginners.Simple to read and understand.The book is organized well with all the needed techniques for fresh water fishing. I would recommend this book.

Good reading
this is good for beginners and a refresher for some of us who haven't been fishing for several years

Nice Primer to get started
I have started fishing more with my sons, so I thought it would be useful to buy a few books to make sure that I know the lingo, and do not make a fool of myself. Cliff Hauptman's books is a nice primer with lots of useful information. In it, he discusses the basic equipment and tackle needed, and various types of fish that are commonly sought. I found the information quite useful, and well worth the read. Some of the pictures and diagrams are not the best, but I felt more confident the next time I went out on the lake with my boys. Plus, we caught more fish, which is always nice.

If you are new to fishing, and looking for a quick read to get started, then I recommend this book. If you are more seasoned, this is probably not a great choice. Good luck, and see you at the lake.

Great book
I fished quite a bit growing up, but got away from it while in college. Recently I wanted to get back into it, so I needed some more grown-up gear. This book was quite valuable in helping me figure out what equipment I needed and what I didn't. The author's reccomendations of what lures to buy were especially helpful. ... Read more

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Angling legend Charles Meck covers tandems top to bottom with his favorite flies for matching hatches, as well as tried-and-true patterns for drumming up fish during summer doldrums and other tough conditions. In the first book devoted entirely to fishing more than one fly at once, Meck discusses 7 of the most effective rigs and the best times to use them, including detailed steps showing how to tie his new looped-leader series of flies. Artist Dave Hall provides clear illustrations of the different connections and fishing techniques. Whether casting to the banks from a drift boat on Montana s Missouri River or stalking central Pennsylvania spring-creek trout, anglers across the country will learn something from this book to help them catch more trout. ... Read more

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Fishing tandem Flies
If you like to fish tandem flies or are moving in that direction you will find this book to be very informative. It explores every conceivable method and rig for tandem fly fishing and is well illustrated. I am using it in conjunction with Dave Hughes book Trout Rigs & Methods and find them to be an unbeatable combo.

John A. Kinsfather

Best fly rigs ever - no more twisted leaders
I have rarely used tandem flies either fly or spin casting since the buggers (literally) get tangled up. A lot. Usually there would need to be a very heavy weighted fly or sinker on the bottom and the second leader, usually is not adjustable and rarely long enough. But that's just me.

Meck's book shows the real skinny about the type of flies to use, how to attach them and techniques that work best. I'm not saying I don't catch fish with my own tandem flies it's just that his way is better. A lot better. This is a great book to show you how to sepnd more time catching fish than untangling fishing lines/leaders. I will also be using this ice fishing here in Colorado.

Nice How-to reference.
Good how-to reference about how to use tandem rigs for fly fishing.Good for an intermediate fly fisherman who is looking to expand on basic techniques and master fishing multiple flies at one time. ... Read more

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complete california fishing!
This book is awesome, and especially great for the beginner, with plenty on tackle and techniques at every lake, reservoir, stream and pier worth fishing...and even a few that aren't!I used to fish as a kid with my dad, and am trying to get back into it.After reading this book I caught my first rainbow trout in 25 years.'Nuff said.

The Angler's Bible, California Edition
Tom Stienstra has spent his entire adult life exploring the outdoors in California and the Pacific Northwest.He supports his avocation by writing guidebooks to the state, the most popular being California Camping and California Hiking, the latter co-authored with Ann Marie Brown.But his true passion is fishing and it shows on every page of this book, the eighth edition of California Fishing.

Like other books in the Moon California recreational series, this one divides the state into 15 geographical regions ranging from Redwood Empire and Shasta in the north, to San Diego County and the desert regions in the south.Each region is given its own chapter and prefaced by a map giving noted locations for each write up. Every chapter then includes 10 to 80 fishing locations, each of which is briefly described, along with local boating regulations, nearby camping or resort opportunities, and similar amenities.Of course you will also be told what to expect, best seasons to visit, and some strategies for each body of water.

Fishing is an enormously addictive activity.As I child I owned multiple tackle boxes andwould dream over my lures nightly as fishing season approached.I gradually moved away from fishing towards hiking exclusively, but after reading the book, I find I am again bitten by thebug.This April may well find me backpacking in Henry Coe State Park, and should that be the case, I will bring along some ultra light equipment and see if I can tempt a few bass or bluegill.So be forewarned; this is an excellent book, but it can lead to seriously reevaluating the relativeimportance of many thingsin your life. A t-shirt my mom gave my father sums this up nicely:We interrupt this marriage to bring you the fishing season! ... Read more

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The Complete Guide to Freshwater Fishing offers the nearly 40 million freshwater anglers in the U.S. with a comprehensive fishing resource.From the highly respected The Freshwater Angler series, this title covers all the major freshwater species in North America.It includes tips and techniques for catching gamefish throughout the country under every conceivable on-the-water situation.

In developing this book, the writers, editors and researchers traveled from Alaska to Mexico to fish with veteran guides and nationally known tournament anglers.The tips and techniques they uncovered are fully explained and illustrated in the book.

This giant book features:

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The most comprehensive "insiders" guide on Alaska fishing, revised, updated, and expanded in this new deluxe, full color Third Edition. Written by the state's top fishing experts, this latest version now covers all 17 major Alaska sport species (fresh and salt waters), all methods (fly, spin, and bait), and all six regions of the state, with details on over 300 of the most productive Alaska fishing locations.

Includes information on regional climate/conditions, run timing, visitor services costs, trophy and record fishes, USGS map references, guides' tips, fishing regulations, etc. Bonus back section with Alaska trip planner, flies for Alaska, knots, fish filleting, and a comprehensive cross-referenced index. Has over 500 color photos, maps, charts, diagrams, and drawings.

Beautifully illustrated, Alaska Fishing III offers a visual feast of this scenic wonderland, with content that not only thoroughly informs, but also captures the imagination and heart of the reader. ... Read more

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Good content, horrible binding
The content is good.It contains a lot of information on the species found in Alaska waters, which I knew 85% of the info already, and then a lot of stream facts type of stuff.

It is more thorough in terms of breadth than some other Alaska fishing resources but generally doesn't tell you a lot about each location (usually a paragraph or two).

The binding came apart and broke after looking at this book for the 4th time.

I would also recommend Scott Haugen's "Flyfisher's Guide to Alaska."Together these books give you a lot of good information.

alaska fishing guide
Alaska -- a very big state. No guide can cover it all, but Rene has done a good job trying.
Excellent coverage of rivers and streams. detailed directions to hotspots. This is a good first-time-visitor to-Alaska book.
Wayne Heinz, author of, How to Catch Salmon, Sturgeon, Lingcod, Rockfish, and Halibut Along the Pacific Coast: Fish On!

Buy it now..
Anyone fishing in Alaska needs this book. I actually have two copies as one was so worn from use. This is the first book anyone should get for fishing in Alaska. Tons of info on ALL parts of the state unlike so many other Alaska fishing books that I own. Also a specific chapter on each species. Tell you the when, where, how, and flies and lure suggestions with pictures of each. Tremendous resource. Order now if you will be fishing in Alaska.

Content 5 Star Binding, paper 1.5 Star
The book is geographically organized with species by season charts, maps and general travel information and contact information (as of date of pub.)for each region. Overall the content is good coverage of the fishing and brief commentary on what to expect. But it can be spotty as only what the editors felt were the major waterways or lakes are covered and minor merely mentioned. Given they had a vast area to cover I give the content 5 stars.

I have the old edition and the new edition which is essentially a magazine weight paper and inks bound between covers to be poor. I prefer the old style on sturdy paper. My copy also has some 'mis-struck' pages. (No I don't think that makes my copy collectable- I think it means the printing was cheap.) I give the binding 1.5 stars (1/2 pt. for the many color photos-magazine quality or not color beats BW or none).

So I averaged the rating.

Alaska Fishing
I now live in rural Alaska and my husband has fished all summer - fresh salmon can't be beat! This book was spot on and I look forward to using it to surprise my husband with a cool fishing trip. The pictures were excellant and look just like what I live in! ... Read more

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This compact guide to both salt-and fresh-water fishing will help you to:

-Identify the principal sport fishes of North America
-Select baits and tackle
-Hook and land a fish

A basic guide for the novice and a handy reference for the experienced angler, it's packed with useful information and helpful tips on when, where, and how to fish most successfully.
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Fishing, A golden guide from St. Martin's Press
As a novice angler, I was looking for a definitive guide on how to get a fish on the hook - the right way!I knew that it had to be more then just pot luck.Most of the fishing I do is ocean/river and salt water fishing, because I live near the Jersey shore.Although, after reading Fishing, I'm ready to try fresh water fising now.Well, the Golden Guide on fishing more then met my expectations.When I ordered this little book on fishing, able to fix nicely in my tackle box for on-sight reference, I ordered another fishing book for cross-reference purposes.I didn't have to, because this book covered every conceivable aspect of fishing imaginable from A to Z.Just like a marine preparing for battle, you have to know what field equipment you'll need to be successful.This book helped me to take an angler's review of my tackle box and equipment and update it.If you want to learn how to tie fishing flies by hand then this may not be the right book for you.If you want to learn how to fish and what you will need to be successful then this is the book for you.Rick S from South (New) Jersey

Great Book for a Beginner!
This book is AWESOME for the beginner! I just got back into fishing (haven't fished since I was a kid) and it really covers most of the bases. It goes over the different areas to fish (rivers, lakes, ponds, etc) and gives you tips on the hot spots of this places. It also reviews the different types of hooks/jigs/bait to use for which fish. It's a great little book to keep with you and also give as a gift to someone who is just starting up.

Great tool for the beginning and experienced fisherman!
I saw an earlier edition of the "Golden Guide to Fishing" many years ago when I was young and it left an impression on me then.I always believed it would make a nice addition for teaching the Fishing Merit Badge in Boy Scouts.After purchasing and reading the new edition, I am convinced.A great resource for not only the beginning fisherman, but also for experienced anglers as well.

Best Beginner's How To Fish Book
I have owned several editions and copies of this book, going way back to the first edition when I was 9.I used it to become one of the best fisherwomen in our family.
That first edition book got lost in my travels, so I got the new edition for my older daughter to use it for a ready reference for fishing tips when on trips. She is 25 now and is a good fisherwoman like her mother.That book eventually got lost too, so I got another new edition for my youngest daughter of 12 and also for myself so I can learn how to fish on the Southeast Coast of the United States.I am 50 now and still take the book with me whenever I go fishing in the Pacific Northwest as a ready reference on fishing rig set ups.

Every page is worth framing
Aside from being a good, introductory guide to fishing, this book's artwork makes it a classic of 1960s artwork.The book contains great old photographs of men in waders, leaping tuna, and dead fish hanging from hooks, as well as terrifically kitschy drawings of various trout, reels, knots, and mahi-mahi.
The book is well organized and thorough, and even contains an index.
I'll keep my copy forever. ... Read more

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Many anglers who wish to get started in fly fishing are intimidated. With so many choices of expensive rods, reels, lines, leaders and flies, it's difficult to know where to begin. And it doesn't help that a few of the so-called "experts" in the field write articles implying the sport is difficult to master. The truth is, to be a successful fly angler you don't need to know everything about everything. That's what sets this book apart from the many other fly fishing books available today. In these pages, veteran fly-fishing instructor Chris Hansen concentrates on teaching you the basics. For example, if you aren't sure what level fly angler you are, check out Hansen's "10 Ways to Tell If You're a Beginner." Want to learn how to fly cast? Read "12 Tips to Making the Perfect Cast." And if you think you must carry everything but the kitchen sink with you every time you wade into a stream, look at Hansen's "8 Accessories for Every Trip."

Hansen understands the best reason to try fly fishing is that in many situations you can catch more fish with flies than you can with spinning or baitcasting lures. In this book's final chapter, "Catching Fish on Flies," he details these situations for panfish, trout, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, and even northern pike. In addition, he shows you his "Top 10 Fly Patterns" for each species and the best retrieves for getting finicky fish to strike. ... Read more

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Best beginning Fly Fishing Book on the market!!!
I own a huge library of Books on Fly Fishing and am in the industry.Each year I teach as many willing souls to flyfish as I can.This book is the best beginning fly fishing book on the market!!!It has wonderful instructions, diagrams, and pictures to make the teaching complete.If you buy one book to get started, this is it!

Great book for anyone new to fly fishing
This is a great introduction to fly fishing.For a newcomer, the equipment and accessories can be overwhelming.Now, I feel like a can make smarter purchases and not end up with junk. I also now know the terminology so when I go on a guieded trip or even browsing in the store, I don't feel complete stupid.

Beginning Fly Fishing
This book provides basic introductory information so that you can go out and purchase your rod, reel, lines, waders and all the other equipment. After you've made your purchases you get advise on casting techniques and locations to fish.

Raw beginners
I agree with earlier reviews in most particulars, but it should be added that the book - published in 2003 - is a bit dated, a slight matter which relates to some equipment suggestions.For better or worse, close to a quarter of the book is related to catching fish other than trout and salmon - on flies. Still, for raw beginners, reading this book is a very good way to start.

Fly fishing for true beginners
As a person who had never picked up a fly rod in his life, I purchased this book with the hopes that it covered fly fishing at a basic enough level that my appetite would be whetted to learn the sport. I was not disapointed - the book starts at the beginning with the selection of basic equipment, (rods, reels, gear), and progresses logically through fly casting techniques, reading the water, and selection of flies for different types of fish. There is generous use of color photos and diagrams and the chapters are well written and easy to follow. My one criticism is that the section on the selection of clothing, waders, and accessories seems to go a little overboard,(do I really need to go out and purchase a vest with 25 different storage pockets and a floating sleeve to store my flies in?), but that is tempered with the knowledge that as one's skill and passion for the sport evolves, the equipment that will enhance that experience is out there.

I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who has a curiosity about fly fishing, and the committment to put what the book teaches into practice. ... Read more

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Identifies prime fishing locations for all seasons and species in the Garden State, plus what lures, baits and techniques to use. ... Read more

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Awesome! Great tips
The guy tells you exactly what you need to know, the book also comes with maps, and he tells you where to go. Like, get on the turnpike, get off exit abc and then make a left on this street. He also gives you tips on getting bait and lures. This is not a how-to book, but he tells you exactly what you need to do. (just not in detail, like diagrams of lures). I found some new fishing places, and I live in North NJ. You need to read this book every different season, and wherever you go in NJ. A must have for NJ salt water fisherman.

Outstanding Book
This is a MUST book for Surf fishermen in New Jersey. He makes it so easy to move up and down the coastline and know locations and local spots to get started. It is an indispensible reference book. Unlike so many fishing books that tell you to go to this lake or this town, he takes you there and helps you get started with specific spots and descriptions and seasonal timelines for different species. I've bought more than one to put in my car and surf bags. I never want travel the state surf fishing and exploring new spots without Jims expert book.

I'm mixed on this book
I think Jim did a great job explaining tactics and habits but I would have like to have seen more detailed maps and charts on when the fish were running and where.

My review of "Fishing the New Jersey Coast"
I recently read the book "Fishing the New Jersey Coast" by author Jim Freda.Jim does a great job at explaining some of the best places to find striped bass, bluefish, weakfish, and other coastal species.I found the book to be very helpful in my pursuit of better fishing.If you are interested in learning more about fishing and how to catch the big ones, I strongly recommend you buy this book.

Fishing the New Jersey Coast is great!
I started reading this book to see what the author had to say about the area where I fish most. However, when I finished that chapter I promptly went to page one and read it from cover to cover. Lots of great info throughout!!! Anyone who fishes NJ should read this book! I will be refering to this book for many years to come. ... Read more

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An updated version of the highly successful fishing guide first published in 1993, the second edition adds eighteen streams, four new maps, and the latest Georgia fishing regulations.Also included are detailed directions to each stream.

TROUT FISHING IN NORTH GEORGIA is a comprehensive guide which addresses all three fishing methods - bait, spinner, and fly.The novice and master angler alike will find this book extremely valuable as it details every public body of water in north Georgia that is suitable for trout fishing.It also includes information on the history and variety of trout; suggested equipment, tackle, and techniques; regulations; and advice on fishing the various waters. ... Read more

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Great Book
I'm from the south and had never trout fished. Went to Helen, GA for a week in April, 2010. Read lots of info on the internet, but I wanted a good source of info at my fingertips. This book really gave me some helpful information and was an enjoyable read. I caught ten trout on my trip and thoroughly enjoyed it. Thanks!

Great Book
I would recommend this book to any level trout angler who would like to spend any amount of time trout fishing in North Georgia. The author goes into much detail about locations as well as type of fishing commonly present on that stream. It is a must read for any trout angler in North Georgia.

A+ The Only Bad Thing About Recommending This Is My Fishing Spots Might Get Busy
I love this book! I have just started venturing out but so far it has now steared me wrong. Good directions and maps. Very happy with the detail.

Best Book on Georgia Trout Fishing
Jimmy Jacobs is an excellent writer and trout fisherman who does a great job of detailing the many fine trout waters we have in the state of Georgia.I refer to this book often and when I head to north Georgia to trout fish this book gets packed in my bag for the trip! It is the bestGeorgia trout fishing guide available for the novice or advanced trout fisherman and I highly recommend it.

Excellent!
Every Georgia trout fisherman should have this book.There is loads of information and it is well organized.All public waters in Georgia holding trout and open enough for fly-casting are covered.Each destination is covered for several pages with fishing conditions, rules and regulations, and driving directions all covered.There is also a "how to" sections for novice trout fishers. ... Read more