I do not believe I'm going fishing anytime soon in this weather. But a good book can be special.
Right now I am starting a John Skinner book, Fishing the Edge.
Anyone have any other great fishing books they like to recommend?
Books (Good reads) about fishing.
Zane Grey and Earnest Hemingway wrote some good fish stories.
Perfect Storm, by Sebastian Junger is just as much about fishing as it is about weather, and rescue swimmers.
I'm slowly nibbling my way through Michener's Chesapeake. A lot to digest, but lots of history of baymen.
Perfect Storm, by Sebastian Junger is just as much about fishing as it is about weather, and rescue swimmers.
I'm slowly nibbling my way through Michener's Chesapeake. A lot to digest, but lots of history of baymen.
Chrome warns this may be a phishing site. Well, Duh,... Stupid jerks can't even spell fishing right.
CaptainOriginal Crew3,431 postsSince 2019
Anything by Linda Greenlaw (Perfect Storm) is worth the read.
Also, Dark Noon by Tom Calvin. The story of the sinking of a Montauk boat Pelican.
First MateOriginal Crew780 postsSince 2019
Anything by Linda Greenlaw (Perfect Storm) is worth the read.
Also, Dark Noon by Tom Calvin. The story of the sinking of a Montauk boat Pelican.
Be Safe
CommodoreOriginal Crew12,915 postsSince 2019
I do not believe I'm going fishing anytime soon in this weather. But a good book can be special.
Right now I am starting a John Skinner book, Fishing the Edge.
Anyone have any other great fishing books they like to recommend?
"Ten Hours" is about a heroic but tragic story of a rescue attempt during a blizzard off MA in 1978.
'Positive Fishing" is much more upbeat covering his lifelong friendship with a buddy who fished together both by themselves and with other family members for most of their lives.
Whatever type of subject matter "floats your boat" I think you will enjoy one or the other, maybe both.
CaptainOriginal Crew1,853 postsSince 2018
Perfect Storm 👍👍 but also a tough read, particularly the very descriptive ending😞 As I remember the last crewman alive at that point.
Just to clarify, Linda Greenlaw did not write Perfect Storm. She was interviewed for it and is portrayed in it, but the book was written by Sebastian Junger. That was the catalyst for her writing career, and she's an excellent author. But credit where it is due.
Chrome warns this may be a phishing site. Well, Duh,... Stupid jerks can't even spell fishing right.
CaptainOriginal Crew3,431 postsSince 2019
Linda Greenlaw was captain of the Hannah Boden, sister ship to the Andrea Gail in Perfect Storm hence the parentheses. She's a good writer. In addition to the books above theres one about swordfishing and another as life as a lobster woman on a small Maine island.
I'll also add a book of short fishing stories that we can all relate to by Matt Ahern, now deceased but was a long time writer for the Fisherman magazine.
I'll also add a book of short fishing stories that we can all relate to by Matt Ahern, now deceased but was a long time writer for the Fisherman magazine.
"Chance only favors the prepared mind" - Pasteur
Captain4,161 postsSince 2021
I thought “Fishing with the Bucktail was an excellent book. I went to have Captain John DeMaio sign it. I tried to set up a charter. Unfortunately, I found out that he had pancreatic cancer and was no longer able to accept charters.
First MateOriginal Crew780 postsSince 2019
I'll also add a book of short fishing stories that we can all relate to by Matt Ahern, now deceased but was a long time writer for the Fisherman magazine.
If anyone has links to his writing, please post it.
First MateOriginal Crew780 postsSince 2019
I thought “Fishing with the Bucktail was an excellent book. I went to have Captain John DeMaio sign it. I tried to set up a charter. Unfortunately, I found out that he had pancreatic cancer and was no longer able to accept charters.
View attachment 111410
I did not know him personally but many years ago while Bass fishing was on the downside of the curve, I chartered him for an afternoon trip one cold and windy November day. He managed to find us some Bass casting bucktails to the rocks on the south side of the point. While he produced when the fishing was at its toughest it was also one of those days when you kissed the dock upon returning.
A massive wave blew out 2 of the 3 front windows of the wheelhouse of the old "Vivienne" as saltwater poured down on the engine, which began to stall. We were literally a few feet from the boulders when the engine finally started running again. The following season he wrote up the entire trip as a story for the LIF. He thought it was amusing; my buddies and I thought he was crazy!
CaptainOriginal Crew1,853 postsSince 2018
I never remember reading that Matt Ahern passed. I saw a few of his seminars. He was an excellent speaker. He borrowed the old Henry Ford comment regarding color: (paraphrasing) “Use any color bucktail you want, as long as its white”. I still have the Uncle Josh Bucktail Kit he recommended.
View attachment 111412
If anyone has links to his writing, please post it.
I don't have a link, but I would think if you check out the LIF online site they must have plenty of
Ahern's articles archived. I actually still have my original copy of the magazine with the above-mentioned article. I am saving that for the nostalgic value as I am sure you are holding on to the bucktail kit show above, Guy! Very special memories!!
CaptainOriginal Crew1,853 postsSince 2018
Linda Greenlaw was captain of the Hannah Boden, sister ship to the Andrea Gail in Perfect Storm hence the parentheses. She's a good writer. In addition to the books above theres one about swordfishing and another as life as a lobster woman on a small Maine island.
I'll also add a book of short fishing stories that we can all relate to by Matt Ahern, now deceased but was a long time writer for the Fisherman magazine.
I agree with the Linda Greenlaw recommendations. Here’s two I have and enjoyed…….. ALL FISHERMEN ARE LIARS and THE HUNGRY OCEAN
View attachment 111403
Thanks for the tip, Matt!
CaptainOriginal Crew1,853 postsSince 2018
DiMaio was quite the character. He was just as adept at catching cod as Stripers.
His mate Bobby who later had his own boat "Elizabeth" was a great fisherman in his own right.
Fond are the memories where most charter captains were full time. Now between dock fees, insurance, fuel.....it's just a matter of survival for this once great LI industry.
His mate Bobby who later had his own boat "Elizabeth" was a great fisherman in his own right.
Fond are the memories where most charter captains were full time. Now between dock fees, insurance, fuel.....it's just a matter of survival for this once great LI industry.
"Chance only favors the prepared mind" - Pasteur
Captain4,161 postsSince 2021
Michael Tougias is a very well-known author with several best sellers addressing both maritime events and fishing. Two of his titles I have read and would recommend are "Ten Hours Until Dawn" and "The Power of Positive Fishing".
"Ten Hours" is about a heroic but tragic story of a rescue attempt during a blizzard off MA in 1978.
'Positive Fishing" is much more upbeat covering his lifelong friendship with a buddy who fished together both by themselves and with other family members for most of their lives.
Whatever type of subject matter "floats your boat" I think you will enjoy one or the other, maybe both.
I did keep a few as noted above.
CaptainOriginal Crew2,132 postsSince 2018
Sign in to reply to this thread.
Thread
Books (Good reads) about fishing.