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OverviewThis 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, Ray Moss (aka Fertile Myrtle) take the author under their wings and show him where the fish are. Others like Dennis Hart, Walt Winton, Mark Riehmann, Pete Stroble, and Dick Clevenger become life-long friends. However, no character is stranger than Frank the Net. Frank was as rugged and eclectic as his ‘66 International Harvester. He stood six foot five and weighed close to three hundred pounds. He dressed, every day, in an upper downer, a white t-shirt, brown culottes, and a fresh pair of white sneakers. Although Frank was one of the most idiosyncratic fishermen on the planet, he and Jim became almost inseparable until the day Frank died. 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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Jim StensonPublisher: Stackpole Books Imprint: Stackpole Books Dimensions: Width: 15.80cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 22.10cm Weight: 0.313kg ISBN: 9780811772525ISBN 10: 0811772527 Pages: 206 Publication Date: 01 May 2023 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationJim Stenson has written numerous articles and columns about fly-fishing, surfing, and the unique culture of South Florida. He was managing editor and publisher of The Contemporary Sportsman and The Contemporary Wing Shooter magazines, and the founder of Sweet Waters Adventure, an international adventure travel company catering to fly fishermen and wing shooters. He owns Integrated Digital Publishing, an outdoor marketing company specializing in graphic design, photography, web design, and video development. He lives in Mobile, Alabama. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |