I was scrounging the racks today, but found zip.
The wife came along and gave me the "toe tap," and it was time
to leave.
I've seen that one with the bluegill.
We have alot of junk, thrift, and used shops. Almost always there are books.
Unfortunately, they are rarely in any order. It takes time to search....
and Lori isn't long on patience when it comes to me
acquiring more fishing books.
Appears so, and I just found out about him today! His favorite fish is the smallmouth Bass which I'm tempted to say is mine as well. Smallie Hibernation ,he might have been among the first to write about it in the U.S.
Been liking this discussion.
Fish for walleye on Erie and you'll catch some white perch and you will be disappointed that it is not a walleye.
Thanks for some of these links. Just downloaded 7 books off the Gutenberg.org site.
The most recent book I have read is Scotch Loch Fishing. Not a technical book. Fairly easy read. Author is just talking fishing in the day (1870-1880's). Entertaining use of words and slang. Hard to imagine being concerned about a railroad causing easy access and ruination of a fishery.
Got another one by the Scottish guy titled Lines in Pleasant Places. I load a lot of books onto my phone for easy access entertainment. Read some sitting in a tree stand this fall. Sometimes titles hint of fish or fishing, and turn out not to be so. Easier to load and start reading instead of further research. Currently reading the Determined Angler and the Brook Trout. Others loaded and waiting: Recreations of Christopher North vol 1, Favorite Fish and Fishing, Fisherman's Luck and Other Uncertain Things, Angling Sketches, Jim Spurling Fisherman, the Cornish Fisherman's Watch Night and the River's End. This last title had no fishing connection, but was somewhat entertaining----same guy who wrote the Grizzly King which later became the movie--the Bear---1980 something.
Welcome to the group Matt. Presently in the middle of my 2nd John Gierach book these days .Wife and sister -in-law Christmas presents :'No shortage of Good Days' is a multi species fly rod account like a Diary and has some clever humor in its delivery .Ya gotta sift through for good tips you may never use if your home waters or likely possible trips don't apply however. It's a nice read nevertheless even if I don't get to fish the Colorado small waters as expressed in told in 'Fly Fishing Small Streams', which I read first .
Hey, I got one for ya. Available at most ebook retailers for free. Ballads from an unlucky fisherman by Lenny Everton. Poetry and the one called tackle box is quite humorous and I think most of us can relate. Another quick, curious free read is catfish & fish-cat by Michael allender.
Here's a humorous anecdote from John Gierach in his book ' No shortage of Good Days': " I remember hanging out in a slightly tweedy fly shop one afternoon where the owner was promoting the first generation of powdered desiccant used as a fly floatant .A young hippie friend of mine walked in-complete with long hair and Tie dyed T shirt-and the owner asked, "Have you been using the magic powder?" The guy said," Yeah man , but not when I'm fishing ! "
Currently Reading : 'In-Fisherman; Critical Concepts 2 Crappie Location 'In-Fisherman Staff, C2007... Good info on Seasonal movements based on Weather patterns ,Water Temp ,prevailing winds, bottom content ,preferred structure ,Lake ,River, or Reservoir type ,etc.
JOHN; THATS A GREAT FIND IN THAT BOOK !;;;; KEITH RITTER;; IS ALSO A LOT LIKE BUCK PERRY ! FIOUND THAT OUT ; FIRST TIME I FISHED WITH IM AT REEL FOOT LAKE; AT OUR FIRST RENDEVOU !
I've read and copied probably a dozen articles by Buck Perry, seen a few vids, noodles around the Spoonplugging forum.
Its a cool concept he had, and it makes sense. If I had a suitable boat, Is give his methods an earnest effort on our lakes
That's a great little booklet! There were actually two versions made, with only a few small differences between the two. That one looks like the newer version. The older/original version had the price printed onto the front cover in the lower right hand corner. Around the same time or somewhat before (depending upon version) there was another little pamphlet released by Buck called, "Spoonplugging...for Freshwater bass and all Gamefish." Similarly there were at least 3 versions printed over the years (see pic).
I published an ebook about pet loss called My Boney Girl. If all our relationships were like the relationships we have with our fishing friends and pets, the world would be a nearly perfect place.
Glad you liked James I enjoyed the first four chapters(stories) .Zane Grey lived not too far from me .I want to fish the Lackawaxen creek now.Good luck with your book !
Some Free Kindle additions to read : 'Tales Of Fishes ' ,Zane Grey, 'A Walleye Fishing Cheatsheet' ,Ben Rieger, 'Maxims and Hints on Angling', Richard Penn,'The Determined Angler ',Charles Barker Bradford. ,'The Complete Book of Surf Fishing ' Al Ristori
Tales of Fishes is a good book. Would be really cool to have enough money to enjoy that kind of life. The Determined Angler is interesting being so old. It is not necessarily an easy read.
Recently read American Notes by Rudyard Kipling. Not really a fishing book, but has a chapter about salmon fishing--late 1800's western US as experienced by Mr Kipling. It is always a nice surprise to find a fishing story hidden in a book not about fishing.
I have a Revised edition of 'Trout Fishing' I am gonna re read.I was glad to see several references to Edward Ringwood Hewitt , another Fly Fishing Pioneer , in Joe Brooks' ,'Trout Fishing ' . I have a blog on Hewitt that I will re-post after adding some of Joe Brooks references . I constantly add to this blog the more I learn about Hewitt's importance to the development of Fly Fishing.
John Sheehan
New additions to the library .Hunting at Dave's Treasure Hunt in Frankford Delaware and Masons used book store in Ocean City Maryland.
Aug 31, 2013
David, aka, "McScruff"
The wife came along and gave me the "toe tap," and it was time
to leave.
I've seen that one with the bluegill.
Aug 31, 2013
John Sheehan
David -I was happy to find a used book store although the prices are higher than the junk shops .I don't see used stores much anymore in these parts.
Sep 1, 2013
David, aka, "McScruff"
Unfortunately, they are rarely in any order. It takes time to search....
and Lori isn't long on patience when it comes to me
acquiring more fishing books.
Sep 1, 2013
John Sheehan
Free digital fishing books: https://archive.org/search.php?query=Fishing%20Books%20AND%20mediat...
Feb 15, 2014
John Sheehan
A few old time fishing books digitally readable : https://archive.org/stream/basspikeperchoth00hens#page/n7/mode/2up
http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43797?msg=welcome_stranger
https://archive.org/stream/bookofblackbass01hens#page/n11/mode/2up
Nov 27, 2014
David, aka, "McScruff"
Nov 27, 2014
John Sheehan
Glad you like these Dr. James Henshall readings David .Was reading about Smallmouth Bass hibernation this morn and Perch
Nov 27, 2014
David, aka, "McScruff"
Nov 27, 2014
John Sheehan
Appears so, and I just found out about him today! His favorite fish is the smallmouth Bass which I'm tempted to say is mine as well. Smallie Hibernation ,he might have been among the first to write about it in the U.S.
Nov 27, 2014
David, aka, "McScruff"
I can't profess to know him well, so thanks!
Nov 27, 2014
James Feasel
Fish for walleye on Erie and you'll catch some white perch and you will be disappointed that it is not a walleye.
Thanks for some of these links. Just downloaded 7 books off the Gutenberg.org site.
The most recent book I have read is Scotch Loch Fishing. Not a technical book. Fairly easy read. Author is just talking fishing in the day (1870-1880's). Entertaining use of words and slang. Hard to imagine being concerned about a railroad causing easy access and ruination of a fishery.
Nov 27, 2014
John Sheehan
jimvision , you are welcome ! I, like you enjoy the old world fishing history .
Nov 27, 2014
John Sheehan
Hey Jimvision! Which Seven Titles did you get ? A bucket list item is to fish Scotland someday .Visited Scotland once and want to go back.
Dec 6, 2014
James Feasel
Dec 6, 2014
John Sheehan
That old ORVIS book has my eye !
Dec 6, 2014
John Sheehan
Christmas Present Fishing books this year from Wife , Sister and Law and Nephew ! :
'No Shortage Of Good Days' ,John Gierach, C 2011 Simon and Schuster Paperbacks
'Fly Fishing Small Streams', John Gierach, C 1989 ,Stackpole books
'Worms Eat My Garbage'2nd Edition ,Mary Appelhof,,C1997, Flowerfield Enterprises ,LLC
'In-Fisherman; Critical Concepts 2 Crappie Location'In-Fisherman Staff, C2007
'Classic Fishing Lures and Tackle', Eric L.Sorenson, pub. 2011,Crestline
Dec 26, 2015
John Sheehan
Welcome to the group Matt. Presently in the middle of my 2nd John Gierach book these days .Wife and sister -in-law Christmas presents :'No shortage of Good Days' is a multi species fly rod account like a Diary and has some clever humor in its delivery .Ya gotta sift through for good tips you may never use if your home waters or likely possible trips don't apply however. It's a nice read nevertheless even if I don't get to fish the Colorado small waters as expressed in told in 'Fly Fishing Small Streams', which I read first .
Jan 23, 2016
James Feasel
Jan 23, 2016
James Feasel
Jan 23, 2016
John Sheehan
Free reads ,what link?
Jan 23, 2016
John Sheehan
Looking into him Jim: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/63969
Jan 23, 2016
James Feasel
Jan 23, 2016
John Sheehan
great links Jim thanks !
Jan 24, 2016
John Sheehan
Here's a humorous anecdote from John Gierach in his book ' No shortage of Good Days': " I remember hanging out in a slightly tweedy fly shop one afternoon where the owner was promoting the first generation of powdered desiccant used as a fly floatant .A young hippie friend of mine walked in-complete with long hair and Tie dyed T shirt-and the owner asked, "Have you been using the magic powder?" The guy said," Yeah man , but not when I'm fishing ! "
Jan 30, 2016
John Sheehan
Welcome TOOTY! I hope you add some anecdotes !
Feb 3, 2016
John Sheehan
Welcome Carl Hendrix!
Feb 3, 2016
John Sheehan
Currently Reading : 'In-Fisherman; Critical Concepts 2 Crappie Location 'In-Fisherman Staff, C2007... Good info on Seasonal movements based on Weather patterns ,Water Temp ,prevailing winds, bottom content ,preferred structure ,Lake ,River, or Reservoir type ,etc.
May 2, 2016
David, aka, "McScruff"
ISBN 0-8280-0678-5
May 2, 2016
David, aka, "McScruff"
May 2, 2016
John Sheehan
Look what I found that I forgot I had .
Jun 3, 2016
John Sheehan
Buck Perry ,'father of structure fishing " is my kind of fisherman. Well, I mean I'd like to have his knowledge and experience . http://www.buckperry.com/buck-perry/29-about-buck-perry
Jun 3, 2016
carl hendrix
JOHN; THATS A GREAT FIND IN THAT BOOK !;;;; KEITH RITTER;; IS ALSO A LOT LIKE BUCK PERRY ! FIOUND THAT OUT ; FIRST TIME I FISHED WITH IM AT REEL FOOT LAKE; AT OUR FIRST RENDEVOU !
Jun 3, 2016
David, aka, "McScruff"
Jun 3, 2016
John Sheehan
It's really just a little booklet, Carl .But yes Dave ,still cool!
Jun 3, 2016
David, aka, "McScruff"
Its a cool concept he had, and it makes sense. If I had a suitable boat, Is give his methods an earnest effort on our lakes
Jun 3, 2016
B. Waldman
That's a great little booklet! There were actually two versions made, with only a few small differences between the two. That one looks like the newer version. The older/original version had the price printed onto the front cover in the lower right hand corner. Around the same time or somewhat before (depending upon version) there was another little pamphlet released by Buck called, "Spoonplugging...for Freshwater bass and all Gamefish." Similarly there were at least 3 versions printed over the years (see pic).
Jun 3, 2016
John Sheehan
B. I believe this is an 80's version that came with a kit of 5 or 7 spoonplugs I still have . I found out the booklet was 1st published in 1965 .
Jun 3, 2016
John Sheehan
Thanks for the input Dave and B.!
Jun 3, 2016
John Sheehan
I never read a Zane Grey book -Here's a book I'd like to obtain : https://play.google.com/store/books/details?id=-Ui2JTsq9-0C&sou...
Jun 3, 2016
James Feasel
The Zane Grey books are good. Some are available as free ebooks.
Nice find on the spoonplug literature. My father in law has spoonplugged for many years.
It is not fishing, but I published my first book this past weekend.
Jun 6, 2016
John Sheehan
Been enjoying this one James:
Zane Grey Tales of Fresh water Fishing : https://books.google.com/books?id=-Ui2JTsq9-0C&printsec=frontco...
Congrats on your book ! What's it about ?
Jun 6, 2016
James Feasel
That is a good read John.
I published an ebook about pet loss called My Boney Girl. If all our relationships were like the relationships we have with our fishing friends and pets, the world would be a nearly perfect place.
Jun 8, 2016
John Sheehan
Glad you liked James I enjoyed the first four chapters(stories) .Zane Grey lived not too far from me .I want to fish the Lackawaxen creek now.Good luck with your book !
Jun 8, 2016
John Sheehan
Some Free Kindle additions to read : 'Tales Of Fishes ' ,Zane Grey, 'A Walleye Fishing Cheatsheet' ,Ben Rieger, 'Maxims and Hints on Angling', Richard Penn,'The Determined Angler ',Charles Barker Bradford. ,'The Complete Book of Surf Fishing ' Al Ristori
Jul 17, 2016
James Feasel
Tales of Fishes is a good book. Would be really cool to have enough money to enjoy that kind of life. The Determined Angler is interesting being so old. It is not necessarily an easy read.
Jul 17, 2016
John Sheehan
Looking forward to reading them James.Another free book i downloaded on the Kindle is,'The Essential Trout Fishing Guide'.
Jul 18, 2016
James Feasel
Recently read American Notes by Rudyard Kipling. Not really a fishing book, but has a chapter about salmon fishing--late 1800's western US as experienced by Mr Kipling. It is always a nice surprise to find a fishing story hidden in a book not about fishing.
Jul 27, 2016
John Sheehan
May 20, 2018
John Sheehan
I have a Revised edition of 'Trout Fishing' I am gonna re read. I was glad to see several references to Edward Ringwood Hewitt , another Fly Fishing Pioneer , in Joe Brooks' ,'Trout Fishing ' . I have a blog on Hewitt that I will re-post after adding some of Joe Brooks references . I constantly add to this blog the more I learn about Hewitt's importance to the development of Fly Fishing.
Jan 7, 2019