280 pages, 5 1/2 x 8 1/2
65 b&w images, 2 line art, 5 tables, index.
Paperback
Release Date:04 Oct 2009
ISBN:9780813033976
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Secrets from Florida's Master Anglers

SERIES: Wild Florida
University Press of Florida

Like hiring twenty fishing guides for the price of one book!

"Ron's highly privileged interviews with many of Florida's top guides expose lots of secrets that are sure to improve fishing success."—Phil Chapman

"A great peek into twenty of the finest fishing minds of Florida! No matter your current skill level, this book will improve your confidence on the water."—Brett Fitzgerald

"Overall, this is a great guidebook for anyone interested in getting started in saltwater fishing, and even those who have been at it for years can't help but learn plenty from its pages."—from the Preface by Frank Sargeant

"Unique in that it includes a variety of approaches to inshore saltwater fishing, provided by a broad selection of some of Florida's finest fishing guides. There is something for almost everyone who fishes the Florida coast."—Richard A. Davidson

Secrets from Florida's Master Anglersoffers both tourists and natives a fishing resource like no other. Professional fishing guide Ron Presley conducted privileged interviews with twenty of the state's top charter boat captains. The result is this collection of tips and techniques sure to make your next excursion a success.

Presley reveals the secrets of choosing the right equipment, using bait and tackle, proper casting, and the art of landing a fish. He explains the key differences between fishing from shore or boat, good manners for the angler, and insights into hiring a captain who'll give you the adventure of a lifetime. Throughout, anecdotes and stories from the master fishing guides bring the lessons of the book to life.

So whether you want to spend the day on the shallow flats or the nearshore ocean, start by learning these secrets!

Ron Presley is a professional fishing guide, licensed USCG charter boat captain, and the secretary/treasurer of the Florida Guides Association.

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