This section describes books on the subject of Surf Fishing for Striped Bass. You can use the links to Amazon.com to see reviews of the books, and if you want, purchase them.
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The Complete Book of Surf Fishing
by Capt. Al Ristori - 2008
In this book, Captain Al Ristori covers the basics of traditional surfcasting with well illusrated instruction on casting big rods in big water. He shows how to fish from both beaches and rocky coastlines. He discusses the full range of bait, lures and flies. Most importantly, he tells you how to find the fish.
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The Art of Surfcasting Lures
by Zeno Hromin - 2007
In this book, Zeno Hromin shares his successful surf fishing techniques with his fellow fishermen. Find out about the most popular artificial lures for catching striped bass in the surf. Zeno also explains how to survey wind and weather conditions and how to read the beach.
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A Season on the Edge
by John Skinner - 2008
Fishing columnist John Skinner takes you through an entire season of surf fishing on the Long Island, NY coast. He provides a collection of fishing stories that are both entertaining and instructional, while providing an in-depth look at the tactics and techniques of a successful surf fisherman.
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The Surfcaster's Guide to The Striper Coast
by D.J Muller - 2007
Here in a single book is everything the surfcaster needs to know to catch striped bass consistently on the "striper coast" from the Outer Banks to Maine. Veteran surf fisherman D.J Muller thoroughly describes the life and habits of striped bass and how this knowledge can be used to increase angling success.
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Night Tides - The Striper Fishing Legend of Billy The Greek
by Michael G. Cinquemani - 2002
Night Tides tells the story of Long Island's most controversial, eccentric,
and incredibly successful striped bass fisherman - Billy (The Greek) Legakis.
Billy
has personally landed more than 2500 striped bass weighing more than 20 pounds, each and every season.
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Surf Fishing The Atlantic Coast
by Eric B. Burnley - 2006
This is a good book on how to surf fish for various species including striped bass, and it tells you what tackle and equipment you need. It also describes various locations that are good for surf fishing along the Atlantic Coast.
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Reading The Water
by Robert Post - 2004
This book includes stories by sixteen striped bass fisherman. They all are about surf fishing for striped bass from Martha's Vineyard. Many are about fishing in the Martha's Vineyard Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby, which has been held every year since 1946.
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The Trophy Striper
by Frank Daignault - 1999
This book concentrates on how to catch those big "Moby" stripers from the surf, and in the process become a member of the 50 Pounders Club. The book has a good section on the politics of striped-bass management.
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The Compleat Surfcaster
by C.Boyd Pfeiffer - 1996
This book is intended as a basic guide to surf fishing. It covers basic techniques and methods along with information on tackle, lures, and beach buggies. It discusses surf fishing techniques and tackle for many species of fish, including striped bass.
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Striper Surf
by Frank Daignault - 1992
Frank states that the purpose of this book is to teach surfcasting for striped bass. This book covers how to locate stripers, what methods to use to catch them, and what tackle and equipment to use. It also explains some trends, traits and behaviors of striped bass.
