Download or read book Flyfisher s Guide to the Florida Keys written by Ben Taylor and published by Wilderness Adventures Press. This book was released on 2001 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the most comprehensive travel/flyfishing guidebook to be published on flyfishing in the Keys & Everglades. Captain Ben Taylor uses his profound knowledge & experience to write a solid guidebook which covers the Upper, Middle & Lower Keys, the Fringe Keys, Key Largo, the Everglades, as well as the Marquesas. Fish included are Tarpon, Bonefish, Permit, Redfish, Snook, Seatrout, Sharks in addition to illustrations for more than 25 game fish with descriptions & tactics. Included are over 120 detailed lake & river maps showing lake depths, river access, campsites, & areas of special interest in addition to hatch charts, stream facts & recommended flies & leaders, gear & tackle. Also includes information on tides, charts, & Florida Keys ethics. In keeping with the guidebook series, this book also includes essential travel information such as accommodations, campgrounds, listings for fly shops, boat rental, guide service, restaurants, car repair & rental, hospitals & much more.
Download or read book Stu Apte s Fishing in the Florida Keys and Flamingo written by Stu Apte and published by Windward Publishing (FL). This book was released on 1976 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Lords of the Fly written by Monte Burke and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2020-09-01 with total page 333 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the bestselling author of Saban, 4th and Goal, and Sowbelly comes the thrilling, untold story of the quest for the world record tarpon on a fly rod—a tale that reveals as much about Man as it does about the fish. In the late 1970s and early 1980s, something unique happened in the quiet little town on the west coast of Florida known as Homosassa. The best fly anglers in the world—Lefty Kreh, Stu Apte, Ted Williams, Tom Evans, Billy Pate and others—all gathered together to chase the same Holy Grail: The world record for the world’s most glamorous and sought-after fly rod species, the tarpon. The anglers would meet each morning for breakfast. They would compete out on the water during the day, eat dinner together at night, socialize and party. Some harder than others. The world record fell nearly every year. But records weren’t the only things that were broken. Hooks, lines, rods, reels, hearts and marriages didn’t survive, either. The egos involved made the atmosphere electric. The difficulty of the quest made it legitimate. The drugs and romantic entaglements that were swept in with the tide would finally make it all veer out of control. It was a confluence of people and place that had never happened before in the world of fishing and will never happen again. It was a collision of the top anglers and the top species of fish which would lead to smashed lives for nearly all involved, man and fish alike. In Lords of the Fly, Burke, an obsessed tarpon fly angler himself, delves into this incredible moment. He examines the growing popularity of the tarpon, an amazing fish has been around for 50 million years, can live to 80 years old and can grow to 300 pounds in weight. It is a massive, leaping, bullet train of a fish. When hooked in shallow water, it produces “immediate unreality,” as the late poet and tarpon obsessive, Richard Brautigan, once described it. Burke also chronicles the heartbreaking destruction that exists as a result—brought on by greed, environmental degradation and the shenanigans of a notorious Miami gangster—and how all of it has shaped our contemporary fishery. Filled with larger-than-life characters and vivid prose, Lords of the Fly is not only a must read for anglers of all stripes, but also for those interested in the desperate yearning of the human condition.
Download or read book Florida Keys Fish Stories written by C. J. Geotis and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2011-11-19 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book contains stories and photos collected over a period of four years in the fabulous Florida Keys. Inshore and offshore saltwater fishing experiences and techniques abound. Florida Keys photos (in black and white), fishing columns by C.J. Geotis, recipes, underwater photos, personal stories, fishermen, fisherwomen, big fish, strange fish, Gulfstream adventures, wahoo, dolphin, mahi mahi, blackfin tuna, yellowtail snapper, mangrove snapper, flying fish, sailfish, and many more are all here. This is the perfect coffee-table book for anyone interested in the Florida Keys, offshore fishing, saltwater fishing and boating. Florida Keys Fish Stories is also a thoughtful and treasured gift for almost anybody. The stories are written in the distinctive style of C.J. Geotis and never fail to remind you that life is good in the Florida Keys; life is very good in the Florida Keys. 43 individual, and light-hearted, stories explore the ups and downs of Florida Keys fishing and the lives and relationships of those who love it.
Download or read book Fly Fishing for Redfish written by Chico Fernández and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 2015-09-15 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you're looking to spend some time chasing one of the Atlantic's most popular sport fish, this book can help make it time well spent. Chico Fernández shares a lifetime of expertise and experiences fly fishing for redfish up and down the Atlantic Coast, Florida, Louisiana, Texas, and Mexico. • The quintessential book on redfish by the author of the quintessential book on bonefish • Complete with Aaron Adams's informative science on the fish's lifecycle, habitats, tides, and foods • Covers the essentials of fishing and tying for redfish: rods, reels, rigs, casting techniques, and flies
Download or read book Fishing Key West and the Lower Keys written by David Conway and published by Roundhouse Press. This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An insider's guide to one of the world's greatest fisheries "Fishing Key West is filled with local knowledge, tips, and techniques. Novice anglers will learn skills that they can use, and experienced anglers should add it to their tool box. The book is an absolute encyclopedia of fishing techniques."--Captain Ron Presley, Florida Guides Association "An extremely valuable resource. No matter what the reader's favorite style of fishing may be, the diverse 'how-to' techniques and invaluable 'where-to' aspects of the book will significantly improve the chances of successful fishing outings when visiting the Key West area."--Doug Kelly, Florida Outdoor Writers Association Key West and its surrounding water rank as one of the world's most popular fishing destinations. Hundreds of thousands of visitors descend upon those islands each year to fish, and some of the best and most innovative fly, light tackle, and offshore charter captains reside there. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced professional, this comprehensive and practical saltwater fishing guide provides all the information necessary to successfully fish the waters surrounding the Lower Keys, including the near-shore Atlantic, the reef and the blue water, the nearby Gulf of Mexico, and the flats and channels surrounding the backcountry keys. An experienced angler himself, David Conway presents the techniques and tackle successfully used to pursue the primary and most popular species of food and game fish in all these waters, as well as some of the lesser-known and migratory species. A broad range of topics of interest for visitors to the keys are covered in this guide, including how to fish the bridges, how and where to tow your boat into the keys, and how to charter a captain. Nothing else matches the depth and breadth of information in Fishing Key West and the Lower Keys.
Download or read book Fishing in the Florida Keys written by Bob T. Epstein and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2021-05-31 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Before Ponce De Leon charted the 1,700 islands in 1513 now known as the Florida Keys, Calusa and Tequesta Indians were fishing with spears and nets for the cornucopia of fish species they survived on. Today, 30 islands make up the habitable areas, cobbled together by 43 bridges and surrounded by waters holding more than 600 varieties of fish. The fishing paradise has brought multiple presidents--Herbert Hoover, George H. Bush, John Kennedy, Harry Truman, and, more than 100 years ago, Teddy Roosevelt--to fish in the Florida Keys. Ernest Hemingway and Ted Williams, who were both avid fishermen, made their homes here. Movies stars like Lee Marvin fished the Keys for tarpon, bonefish, sailfish, marlin, and tuna. Today, millions make their pilgrimages to the Fishing Capital of the World.
Download or read book Ultimate Guide to Fishing South Florida on Foot written by Steve Kantner and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 2014-07-15 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From a veteran South Florida angler comes the first fly and light tackle do-it-yourself guide to the region, focusing on fishing opportunities that don't require a boat. • The most complete fishing guide to South Florida ever published, for both fly fishing and light tackle • A perfect resource for anglers who want expert advice without the cost of hiring a guide • Includes detailed advice about lures and flies • Features fascinating stories of fishing adventures
Download or read book Florida s Fishing Legends and Pioneers written by Doug Kelly and published by University Press of Florida. This book was released on 2011-04-10 with total page 443 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As one of the most lauded fishing destinations in the United States, boasting world records on varieties of fish, Florida has proven irresistible to the world’s top anglers for more than 100 years. Florida’s Fishing Legends and Pioneers systematically chronicles the exploits of the most influential men and women of the sport throughout the state. Chosen by Doug Kelly for their contributions to the techniques, equipment, and strategies of fishing--and often radiating colorful personalities--these "hall of fame" legends and pioneers have helped preserve the Sunshine State as a top fishing destination that currently draws nearly five million anglers to its bountiful waters each year. Interviews with such current angling luminaries as Lefty Kreh, Stu Apte, Mark Sosin, Joan Salvato Wulff, Roland Martin, Guy Harvey, Al Pflueger Jr., and a number of other renowned figures are found throughout the book. Organized chronologically, this intelligent and captivating book provides readers a greater and more accurate perspective on how recreational fishing in Florida evolved over more than a century. It also features rare historical information and photographs from past decades. Florida’s Fishing Legends and Pioneers is for everyone, from novice to master, who loves fishing!
Download or read book Fly Fishing the Florida Keys written by Skip Clement and published by Frank Amato Publications. This book was released on 2005-01-01 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Florida Keys are a true fisherman's paradise: great weather, abundant fish species, plenty of services and accommodations--and a fascinating history. This book is the first of its kind, and excellent how-to-fishing guide that also shares the "feel" of this fantastic fishing destination, including its: history; environment; game fish; fly patterns; fly-fishing techniques; guiding and offshore captaining; and more. Beautiful and colorful maps add to this in-depth book. After reading this book you will want to call your travel agent
Download or read book Hemingway on Fishing written by Ernest Hemingway and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-05-22 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From childhood on, Ernest Hemingway was a passionate fisherman. He fished the lakes and creeks near the family’s summer home at Walloon Lake, Michigan, and his first stories and pieces of journalism were often about his favorite sport. Here, collected for the first time in one volume, are all of his great writings about the many kinds of fishing he did—from angling for trout in the rivers of northern Michigan to fishing for marlin in the Gulf Stream. In A Moveable Feast, Hemingway speaks of sitting in a café in Paris and writing about what he knew best—and when it came time to stop, he “did not want to leave the river.” The story was the unforgettable classic “Big Two-Hearted River,” and from its first words we do not want to leave the river either. He also wrote articles for The Toronto Star on fishing in Canada and Europe and, later, articles for Esquire about his growing passion for big-game fishing. Two of his last books, The Old Man and the Sea and Islands in the Stream, celebrate his vast knowledge of the ocean and his affection for its great denizens. Hemingway on Fishing is an encompassing, diverse, and fascinating assemblage. From the early Nick Adams stories and the memorable chapters on fishing the Irati River in The Sun Also Rises to such late novels as Islands in the Stream, this collection traces the evolution of a great writer’s passion, the range of his interests, and the sure use he made of fishing, transforming it into the stuff of great literature. Anglers and lovers of great writing alike will welcome this important collection.
Download or read book A History of Fishing in the Florida Keys written by Bob T. Epstein and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2013-05-28 with total page 149 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the arrival of Ponce de Leon in the 1500s, the Florida Keys have evolved from a dense, nearly impenetrable jungle full of bears, pumas, snakes, alligators and crocodiles into America's Caribbean islands. And the fish in the region have made the Keys one of the nation's favorite playgrounds for anglers. The Keys are home to more saltwater fishing records than any other angling destination in the world and offer sportsmen an array of amazing fish, from tarpon and Spanish mackerel to mahi-mahi and bonefish. U.S. presidents, celebrities and the world's greatest fishermen and women have cruised the waters of South Florida. Join author Bob T. Epstein on a journey through the storied history of fishing in the Florida Keys.
Download or read book Key West and the Florida Keys written by Lynn M. Homan and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2006 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection of postcards captures a trip along that magical ribbon of road from the Florida mainland to the "Southernmost City" of Key West and makes for an unforgettable journey.
Download or read book Sport Fish of Florida written by Vic Dunaway and published by Florida Sports Press. This book was released on 2004-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Color illustrations of fish found in Florida with descriptions, size range and habitats, tastiness, game qualities, and the tackles, baits and fishing systems used to catch them.
Download or read book Ninety Two in the Shade written by Thomas McGuane and published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux. This book was released on 2015-03-31 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tiring of the company of junkies and burn-outs, Thomas Skelton goes home to Key West to take up a more wholesome life. But things fester in America's utter South. And Skelton's plans to become a skiff guide in the shining blue subtropical waters place him on a collision course with Nichol Dance, who has risen to the crest of the profession by dint of infallible instincts and a reputation for homicide. Out of their deadly rivalry, Thomas McGuane has constructed a novel with the impetus of a thriller and the heartbroken humor that is his distinct contribution to American prose. "Full of surprises and rewards and an exhilaration one feels only rarely." Newsweek on Ninety-Two in the Shade.
Download or read book Long Key written by Thomas Neil Knowles and published by University Press of Florida. This book was released on 2014-03-18 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With a modest two-story hotel and various small cottages, Long Key Fishing Camp offered a dramatic departure from the usual opulence of Henry Flagler’s hotels that dotted the east coast of Florida. The final resort opened during his lifetime, Long Key lacked palatial structures with manicured grounds, extravagant recreational facilities, and world-class amenities. Prospective visitors were frankly warned not to expect the same level of comfort provided at sister properties. Yet still they came. Carefully researched and replete with photographs and maps never before published, Long Key offers the first history of this unique destination. Historian Thomas Knowles recounts the extraordinary tale of how a railroad work camp became a world-renowned sportfishing center and a preferred vacation spot of a cadre of well-to-do individuals that included businessmen, poets, nobles, and politicians. This rustic island, with its unparalleled fishing grounds and cabins named after local fish—“The Kingfish,” “The Porpoise,” “The Barracoota,” “The Shark”—inspired fierce loyalty among its clientele, even during the dark years of the Great Depression. Zane Grey, Lou Gehrig, Wallace Stevens, Charles Kettering, Andrew Mellon, and Herbert Hoover were among those who would return season after season. Completely destroyed by the fatal 1935 Labor Day Hurricane, the first category 5 storm to make landfall in the United States, Flagler’s unique island getaway has been largely forgotten. Knowles expertly depicts this slice of long-lost Florida and resurrects the famous personalities who found refuge from the limelight at Long Key.
Download or read book Fly Fishing for Bonefish written by Chico Fernandez and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 2004-07-16 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Essential background on the bonefish's environment and food. Learn what tackle and flies to take and how to cast efficiently in the flats.
