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Summary: Always skishing I were fishing.
Review: Living in New England, and having impatiently awaited the arrival of more than one fall run, I can relate to this book.
A true account of the fall migration of striped bass from Maine to North Carolina, the author covers all the "hot spots" in between, less Connecticut. However, seeing as though I live in CT myself, and spend most of my time on the water northeast of the state, I can't say I blame him. ;) Unlike several other books on the subject, this is not a bragger's tale. Mr. DiBenedetto tells it like it is: cold, endless nights, standing in freezing water, hand-over-fisting eels, wind and waves pushing you back to the truck, without having had a single strike. Also in contrast to several other like titles, this book is well written, relates the author's sense of humor, and is difficult piece to put down. The only disappointment I had, and it was no fault of the author, was that he was not able to get out in the kayak. Having paddled more than a few hours in "Quonny" I was looking forward to someone else's account. Perhaps we can interest him in this the next time around. Another treat, on a personal level, was the mention of several familiar "characters" on the linesida' scene. All in all, an excellent read for everyone. "Tight Lines!"
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Summary: Always skishing I were fishing.
Review: Living in New England, and having impatiently awaited the arrival of more than one fall run, I can relate to this book. A true account of the fall migration of striped bass from Maine to North Carolina, the author covers all the "hot spots" in between, less Connecticut. However, seeing as though I live in CT myself, and spend most of my time on the water northeast of the state, I can't say I blame him. ;) Unlike several other books on the subject, this is not a bragger's tale. Mr. DiBenedetto tells it like it is: cold, endless nights, standing in freezing water, hand-over-fisting eels, wind and waves pushing you back to the truck, without having had a single strike. Also in contrast to several other like titles, this book is well written, relates the author's sense of humor, and is difficult piece to put down. The only disappointment I had, and it was no fault of the author, was that he was not able to get out in the kayak. Having paddled more than a few hours in "Quonny" I was looking forward to someone else's account. Perhaps we can interest him in this the next time around. Another treat, on a personal level, was the mention of several familiar "characters" on the linesida' scene. All in all, an excellent read for everyone. "Tight Lines!"
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Summary: Fresh or salt you will love this book!
Review: On The Run is comprised of a series of great fishing stories wrapped around a collection of classic, and not so classic, fishing characters. While folowing the striper migration down the east coast, David Di Benedetto has captured the spirit of the fishing community. A little danger mixed in with a lot of locl knowledge, make this a priceless guide to fishing stripers. I read this book in two sittings, so don't start unless you have some time to spend reading.
Di Benedetto has uncovered a world of dedicated, make that fanatic, striper fishermen who share a respect for the fish and the environment. The book is rich in descriptions of over-the-top fishermen who live the sport and who share their knowledge about catching fish. This is an excellent read for the off-season when all you can do is dream about next season's runs.
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Summary: Don't know where all the hostility comes from
Review: Reading about all the striper fanatics was enlightening. I didn't know the level of dedication that many striper fisherpeople exert. I'm not sure how someone could complain about the lack of detail of this book. The author is a writer for Field and Stream. Anyone who has glanced at Field and Stream will notice that it is lightweight reading. Personally, as a novice striper fisherman, I enjoyed reading about all the history and lore and am glad that it wasn't bogged down with technique and other details. I got caught up in the excitement of the run. Where is the chapter on the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel? I can't believe that the author would cover the 12 miles of insignificant NH coastline and total ignore the biggest artificial reef in the world.
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Summary: I'm Never Wrong, But...
Review: When a friend gave me a copy of "On The Run, I figured that I would skim through it and put it with all the other books that I'll never read again. After all, what do I care about striped bass, or the people who fish for them. I'm never wrong about these things. But this time, I wasn't as right as I'd like to be. This book isn't about fishing. It's about a journey taken by a man who loves to fish and his contacts with a group of similarly-minded and sometimes unusual people. It's very well written and organized by a man with a great eye for detail and a fine sense of humor. Even better, it is replete with facts I never knew. In short, this book is a real page turner. ( started reading it in my porcelain study and only put it down after my feet and legs fell asleep). This book is a definite keeper.
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