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Every surfcaster, from seasoned veteran to novice, dreams about catching a big striped bass. Here is a book that will help you do just that. Veteran surfcaster Zeno Hromin shares his strategies and techniques when targeting big stripers. In addition to his own thoughts, he has assembled a cast consisting of some of todays finest Northeast surfcasters. These very successful big fish hunters share their secrets for catching that striper of your dreams. From advice on which moon or tide period is most productive when targeting big fish, to a discussion on gear choices which will help you stay out of harms way on the rocks, this book covers it all. Each contributing expert shares his favorite strategy on targeting big stripers in detail rarely found in a single publication. From their choice of tides, locations, gear and rigs, to specific time of the season, weather and baitfish patterns, these authors share their techniques to help you catch a big fish. Of course, no book would be complete without a thorough examination of the anglers ethics in our modern world and this book is no exception. The Hunt for Big Stripers is destined to become a classic reference book for all surfcasters who are looking to improve their success when targeting bigger fish.Zeno Hromin is a frequent contributor to northeast fishing publications, in print and on the Internet. He is an author of The Art of Surfcasting with Lures which has been called the new surfcasting bible.-from the Introduction by legendary NY surfcaster Al BentsenZeno Hromins new book takes a quantum leap forward and puts the reader in touch with expert surf fishermen who share with the reader methods of fishing that he may know little or nothing about. This is Zenos second book and its another home run. Never has an angler put so much between the covers of two books. I am certain that this book will help you put that bass of your dreams on the sand.
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Presents the author's take on time-honored techniques for surfcasting for striped bass..
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Here is a book that will be considered the ultimate guide to surf fishing with lures for years to come. The first half of the book is loaded with information on gear, structure, tide, winds and moon periods Additional chapters cover baitfish profiles, fishing strategies and what goes into a surfcasters decision making process when selecting a lure and presenting it to structure. This book leaves no stone unturned. In more detail then ever before found in one publication, veteran surfcaster Zeno Hromin covers every type of situation surfcasters might find themselves in and presents the best strategies to succeed. In the second half of the book each of todays most popular lures is discussed in detail with tips on colors, sizes, retrieves and on modifications to increase their effectiveness. Toward the end of the book you will find chapters on conservation and fishing with kids, two things the author holds in high regard. All throughout the book there are personal stories of Zeno's experiences in the surf with colorful tales of success and failure all which will hopefully enlighten, entertain and educate you. If you ever wanted to learn how to use lures with consistent success or if you are a veteran angler who is looking to gain an edge on your fishing buddies, this book will provide you with information to do both. A revolutionary book, called a new surfcasters bible by some of the legendary surfcasters on the east coast, the Art of Surf Fishing with Lures is the ultimate reference guide for any surfcaster..
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Casting distance is the key to successful surf fishing In The Ultimate Guide to Surfcasting, Ron Arra - five-time winner of the United States surfcasting championship - reveals the techniques that made him a casting champion, and explains how to apply these skills under genuine fishing conditions on the beach, as well as on the tournament field. Arra fully explains techniques for the off-the-beach cast, the overhead beach cast, the modified pendulum cast, the light-tackle cast, and many more. The helpful recommendations for lure and rig selection, tackle, and tuning reels for maximum distance will help any surf fisherman to cast and fish with authority. With scores of step-by-step photographs of Arra in action, and clear descriptions of all the nuances of distance casting, The Ultimate Guide to Surfcasting will improve the casting and fish-catching potential of novice and veteran surfcasters alike. (6 x 9, 152 pages, b&w photos).
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From the first signs of life in the backwaters of the South Shore on an April night, to the year's last push of big stripers along the ocean beaches in early December, A Season on the Edge chronicles a season of surfcasting from the shores of Long Island. The season is woven together from a collection of stories culled from the author's logs and told in the order of a seasonal progression. These stories draw the reader into the experiences and the atmosphere of each trip, and are told with a level of detail that presents useful techniques and strategies that can be applied anywhere along the striper coast. ---------------------------------------"Just when you thought you have read all of the books there are to read about surf fishing, John Skinner introduces this captivating book. Unquestionably, Skinner is one of the astute trophy hunters of our times, and this book is inspirational and insightful. His writing style takes you there as he reveals the subtleties of a masterful cow hunter. This is definitely a must read book!"--"Crazy" Alberto Knie------------------------- ------"Expert anglers understand and appreciate the rythm of the fishing seasons. John Skinner takes you along on a journey through the days and nights of a season in the surf with lyrical style and a deep understanding of stripers, and the obsessed fishermen who pursue them."--Gene BourqueEditor, On the Water Magazine-------------------------------------------------"Skinner's stories keep you glued to the pages. You feel like you are standing next to him and casting. If you ever wanted to know what makes one of the best surfcasters on East Coast tick, how he makes decisions of where to go, and how he evaluates current, winds, and baitfish patterns, you have to read this book. Great read, entertaining, educating and inspiring."--Zeno HrominAuthor, The Art of Surfcasting with Lures.
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