Why Do Men Go Fishing? is a humorous look at the sport of fishing and what makes anglers tick. The book itself is divided into three richly illustrated sections: 1. Traditions. How do anglers become anglers? What motivates them to do what they do? Are space-aliens using mind control on them? 2. Vacations. Specifically, fishing trips. Why do they mostly occur at remote locations with at best, poor cell phone reception? Exactly what are they up to? They don't bring home much, except cheap souvenirs and exotic beers. And, how can they have that much fun without us? 3. Obsessions. They return from these trips completely changed. They drag us to tackle shops, Sports, and Boat shows incessantly. They spend hours in their man-caves working on their tackle, whatever that is. Finally, they stare off into space, glassy eyed, muttering about the one that got away, ignoring us completely What is wrong with them? Why Do Men Go Fishing? also includes three bonfire tales that take place in the mythical town of Sawmill Lake, Wisconsin during the Roaring Twenties. Read about the wild adventures of eleven-year-old Tommy Martin, his family, and friends. Learn why the old hotel is named for an abandoned prosthetic device, and who the mysterious "Duke" is. The answers to all of these questions and many more can be found within the pages of Why Do Men Go Fishing? Read it today

From his phenomenal collection of over 25,000 articles and stories of the Maine Woods, Steve Pinkham has selected more of the most exciting old hunting and fishing tales, as well as stories of animal encounters, lumbering, canoe trips and tall tales for this sequel to Old Tales of the Maine Woods. Ranging from 1845 to 1905, this book also covers the Maine Woods from Magalloway to Moosehead and Mopang to Madawaska. Most people know that Thoreau went to Maine several times, wrote eloquently about his travels and coined the phrase "Maine Woods." Now for the reader will get to read more stories by many more known and unknown men and women who also travelled to northern Maine and wrote about their experiences of penned fictional stories set in the backwoods. Included are brief biographies and portraits of the known writers. For the unknown authors, Pinkham has included appropriate pictures. In his first volume, Pinkham included histories of each region; for this volume he has included many early bits of fascinating information for each chapter. www.oldtalesofthemainewoods.com Steve Pinkham grew up in western Maine, hearing old stories of hunting and fishing, and has spent much of his life hiking, paddling, and discovering the many wonderful places in the backwoods of Maine. Having spent the past twelve years searching for articles and books, following up on clues, and spending a vast amount of hours in libraries and historical societies, he published his first book, Mountains of Maine in 2009 and his second book, Old Tales of the Maine Woods, in 2012. Selecting from his vast collection for this book, he now spends his time writing and publishing articles and books about the Maine Woods from his home in Quincy, Massachusetts.

ON THE WATERSThe best stories fromFINS & FEATHERSTo read these short essays of fishing adventures by Ray Kucharski you come to appreciate the joy he gets from each fishing day and each cast he makes. The stories are not only charming but also informative about ways of catching the wily fish. Each story describes the delight that an avid fisherman like Ray feels for the sport of fishing. One gains many insights and some important learning lessons for life that this sport gives to all those who do it. Ray has been writing these stories for over ten years for the small Waterville community paper, The Waterville Wig Wag. He also has written for American Angler and Flyfishing & Tying Journal magazines. My husband David and I, editors of the small paper encouraged Ray to put these many stories together as a group of essays. I am sure you will enjoy these tales of New Hampshire and New England fishing as our readers have.Even if you are not a fisherman you will not be bored. I never was.Birdie Britton Editor of the Wig Wag

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.

Sprinkled in between the fly dressings and tying lessons are hundreds of illustrations drawn by longtime fishing guide Doug Stewart as well as personal stories and anecdotes. These are interesting and informative--each one containing an element of knowledge or instruction that will add to your fishing success.
The book's purpose is to help you become a more complete angler, a better fly tier, and a more successful fly fisher. It covers all aspects of fly fishing: casting, proper equipment, tying flies, reading water, the feeding habits of fish, and the proper strategy for fishing a stretch of river. Also included in the book are traditional and historical flies along with a selection of Doug's favorite patterns. Dressings and instructions are also presented.
Doug Stewart, a lifelong fly fisher, is also a fly-tying instructor and guide and a fly shop owner, and has written about fly-fishing for "The Oregon Sportsman "and Amato Publications. Doug spent many years teaching customers how to fly fish during the thirty-two years he owned Stewart's Fly Shop. "I think I get more out of teaching someone, out of seeing them be successful or catch their first fish, than I do out of catching my own," Doug says.

After countless adventures fly-fishing for many of North America's prized game fish, one particular stretch of water holds a special place within the author's heart. Jeremy's Run, a pristine mountain stream within Virginia's Shenandoah National Park, is home to a native population of brook trout. Through his photographic journey of Jeremy's Run, you will learn every thing you need to know about how to chase these beautiful trout on the fly. Come explore the art of fly-fishing for native brook trout through his photographic journey.

"Reinemo's Fishing Nantucket is the definitive journal on fishing the Island. He covers every aspect of the sport from where, when, how, with what - species by species and month by month. The priceless information is dead on and extends far beyond the shores of Nantucket and even New England. Laced with fun fishing 'tails', this will become a fishing 'how-to' classic that every angler will need for his library." - Spider Andresen, Publisher, Salt Water Sportsman, Retired. Fleet Captain Margaritaville Marine. In this informative guide, Captain Matt Reinemo provides a species by species analysis of fishing around Nantucket Island. From the basic starting points of where to go and what to use, to details like the precise placement of your lure along a rip's edge, Fishing Nantucket is packed with information to help you catch more fish. More than just a technical how-to, Captain Matt offers anecdotal stories and observations about fishing and his hometown. Whether you are a beginner in search of your first fish, an experienced angler visiting the island, or a seasoned local fisherman, Fishing Nantucket offers something for everyone.