Download or read book South Florida s Fishing Paradise written by Jim Stenson and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2023-03-15 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This memoir captures the essence of light tackle fishing in its prime from Palm Beach to the Florida Keys, from the Everglades to the Ten Thousand Islands. In short, the best snook-fishing spots on the planet. Author chronicles his fishing adventures from Sanibel to the tarpon capital of the world—Boca Grande—to rivers like the Manatee River and the Little Manatee in Manatee County, the Myakka River in Sarasota County, the Peace River, and the Caloosahatchee River, which teemed with fish. Colorful characters like Fat Wally, Dick Clevenger, and Frank the Net (as rugged and eclectic as his ’66 International Harvester) take the author under their wings and show him where the fish are. Others, like Dennis Hart, Walt Winton, Mark Riehemann, Pete Stroble, and Ray Moss (a.k.a. Fertile Myrtle), become lifelong friends. In addition to being an immensely entertaining read with a colorful cast of characters, this book has a strong environmental message and is a cautionary tale about the loss of over seven million acres of pristine wetlands, the explosive growth of the sugarcane industry, the abomination of large-scale citrus farming, the foolhardiness of removing the oxbows and dredging Kissimmee River, and the damaging effects of damming and diking of Lake Okeechobee.
Download or read book South Florida s Fishing Paradise written by Jim Stenson and published by . This book was released on 2023 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jim Stenson chronicles his fishing adventures from Sanibel to the tarpon capital of the world--Boca Grande--to rivers like the Manatee and the Myakka. In addition to being an immensely entertaining read with a colorful cast of characters, the book has a strong environmental message.
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.
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 192 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 Larry Larsen s Guide to South Florida Bass Waters Book 3 written by Larry Larsen and published by Derrydale Press. This book was released on 2001-09-01 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book should be a reference source for all anglers who fish or wish to fish in the future, the waters of South Florida, This region has three of the state's five largest lakes. Each chapter focuses on the name lakes and rivers in the region that almost always produce good bass fishing and on many overlooked waters that quietly produce good bass fishing as well.
Download or read book A Pioneer Son at Sea written by Gilbert L. Voss and published by University Press of Florida. This book was released on 2016-03-06 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Florida Historical Society Charlton Tebeau Award "An outstanding piece of Florida fishing history by one of the most famous marine biologists in Florida."--Gene Shinn, author of Bootstrap Geologist: My Life in Science "A perfect blend of history, science, and adventure. Allowing his natural storytelling talent to shine through, Voss tells of the waters, inlets, coves, and colorful characters that comprised South Florida in the early twentieth century."--Janet DeVries, author of Pioneering Palm Beach: The Deweys and the South Florida Frontier "A vivid picture of Voss's early years as a fisherman and outdoorsman prior to his illustrious career as a marine scientist and educator, who passed along volumes of knowledge about the marine environment and its inhabitants to the scientific community."--Tommy Thompson, author of The Saltwater Angler's Guide to Tampa Bay and Southwest Florida "A priceless memoir and a spectacular adventure."--Terry Howard, author of High Seas Wranglers: The Lives of Atlantic Fishing Captains Long before tourism dominated Florida’s coastline, the state was home to dozens of commercial fisheries and ethnically diverse communities of rugged individuals who made their living from the sea. In A Pioneer Son at Sea, Gilbert Voss, a celebrated marine biologist, recounts his early days of fishing on both coasts of the peninsula during the Great Depression and World War II. Here are vanished scenes from old Florida, almost unimaginable to modern residents of the state: gill-netting for mackerel off Jupiter, the early days of charterboat fishing for sailfish out of Stuart and Boynton, the snapper fleet at Carrabelle, sponge-diving at Tarpon Springs, the oyster fishery at Crystal River, and mullet fishing from airboats at Flamingo. Oversized personalities inhabit these pages, including Voss's brothers, who were themselves seminal figures in the early days of Florida big-game fishing. Voss's anecdotes feature Crackers, rum runners, murderers, Conchs, wealthy industrialists, now-legendary charterboatmen, Greek spongers, and Cuban vivero captains. These stories are not just spirited portraits of fishermen from a bygone era, they are also remarkable tales of the formative years in the life of a scientist and conservationist who later worked tirelessly to preserve our dwindling marine resources.
Download or read book The One Just South of Paradise written by T X O'Kelley and published by . This book was released on 2022-11-29 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The One Just South of Paradise is the O'Neil family's nickname for their rustic fly-fishing lodge on a remote cay on the edge of the Out Island Bahamas. Here and on the majestic saltwater flats to the north is where South Florida surgeon Jack O'Neil finds solace and peace, and forges a bond with his daughter Catherine in their shared pursuit of the elusive ghost of the flats, the bonefish. It is also the story of Bahamian guide Sebastian and his wife, Veronica, and the people of North Andros Island. Their wisdom and grace weave through the lives of the two families, leading Catherine and her father to a deeper understanding of this place and the arc of their lives in and through it. Spanning South Florida and the Bahamas, Catherine narrates a three-decade journey through triumph and tragedy for these families, all in pursuit of one true moment in life, art, and fly-fishing.
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 Florida the Fisherman s Paradise written by Florida. State Board of Conservation and published by . This book was released on 194? with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Bounder Smith s Guidebook to Saltwater Game Fish written by Patrick Mansell and published by . This book was released on 2020-10-10 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For the saltwater fishing enthusiast who wants to be successful in the waters around South Florida and the Bahamas Islands, this book is a shortcut to that success. Captain Bouncer Smith, one of the most broadly recognized fishing experts in the waters of the South Atlantic, breaks it down, specie by specie, location by location, bait by bait, and season by season. Nothing beats experience when it comes to learning how to fish. But nothing can be a bigger boost than to take the advice of a professional who has experienced it all. Bouncer Smith has been honing his trade for nearly seventy years. He has fished with the best fishermen in the world, and made many of them better. He holds numerous world records, and has assisted many others in achieving their world records. In this guidebook Captain Bouncer lays it all out for the amateur and expert fishermen alike. Captain Bouncer is also the author of two other books, The Bouncer Smith Chronicles, A Lifetime of Fishing, and Fish On! The Further Chronicles of Bouncer Smith. As an added feature, Bounder's team has set up a web site at www.bouncersmithchronicles, com that lets the reader follow along with his books. By clicking on the Follow Along tab, the reader has a pictorial of this guidebook and his two previous books. This is a unique approach to publishing that will enhance the reading experience. Nowhere in literature can the everyday fisherman and woman looking to up their game find better information than in Bouncer Smith's Guidebook to SaltWater Gamefish
Download or read book Fishing Florida s Coast written by Jan S. Maizler and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2002-04-08 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fishing Florida’s Coast represents the culmination of Mr. Maizler’s goal of creating a “how-to” book that covers the majority of Florida’s marine fish. Fishing Florida’s Coast provides precise coverage on recommended tactics, tackle, and techniques. The chapters combine to create a textbook of lucid instruction and advice on how marine anglers can achieve and maintain success for the species that they seek.
Download or read book Fishing Central Florida written by Kris Thoemke and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2010-11-15 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fishing is one the most popular outdoor activities in Florida. This comprehensive regional guidebook provides anglers with the information they need to find the best places to fish in the Sunshine State. The book covers places to fish from the land or by boat along with plenty of insider information that will help any angler look like a pro wherever they decide to drop a line in the water. Filled with plenty of tips, maps, and month-by-month regional summaries of the species anglers can find in a specific region.
Download or read book Fishing Secrets from Florida s East Coast written by Ron Presley and published by Wild Florida. This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers practical information to anglers of all skill levels and interests in this clear, concise guide; provides essential information anglers need both to have a successful excursion and to protect the fishing resource for the future. Also features contributions from local guides and experts.
Download or read book Big Game Fishermen s Paradise written by Moise N. Kaplan and published by . This book was released on 1936 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Fishing Adventures in Florida written by Max Hunn and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2015-10-17 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Is there a cure for snook fever? “I've landed plenty of snook with a light bait-casting outfit. Don't fish for snook any other way. You can cane pole 'em with heavy lines off piers and bridges, or troll for 'em. But I like to scrub the bushes and make 'em hit top-water plugs." This was how Cal Stone introduced the author to light tackle fishing many decades ago in the waters of south Florida. Steer through twisted mangrove channels, dodge “noggin-knockers" and oyster bars on outgoing tides, and join author Max Hunn as he brawls with tarpon and tangles with snook and redfish, mostly in the Ten Thousand Islands country.
Download or read book Flyfisher s Guide to Florida Saltwater written by Larry Kinder and published by Wilderness Adventures Press. This book was released on 2005-01-31 with total page 450 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fly fishers and light-tackle anglers from around the world have been coming to Florida's inshore waters for decades to sight fish for redfish, chase rolling tarpon, pull snook from the mangroves, or probe for spotted sea trout. Now, this comprehensive guide to saltwater fishing covers the east and west coasts of Florida and includes charts, maps, tackle shops and photos.
Download or read book Fishing Guide 1942 Edition written by and published by . This book was released on 1941 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
