The Barefoot Fisherman's Guide to the Emerald Coast [Paperback]

Gregory Dew (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1999

The only complete fishing guide to the vacationer's paradise between Gulf Shores, Alabama, and Apalachicola, Florida, this guide covers the what, where, when, and how of catching coastal fish. Also outlined are essential tackle, hidden locales, advanced techniques, regional bait and tackle shops, and the best local charters.

Product Details

• Paperback: 180 pages
• Publisher: Crane Hill Publishers (July 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1575870932
• ISBN-13: 978-1575870939
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,002,060 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #20 in Books > Travel > United States > States > Alabama

Customer Reviews

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Success For One "Barefoot Fisherman", August 20, 2000

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Timothy A. Tripp "Trippin'" (Cincinnati, OH United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Barefoot Fisherman's Guide to the Emerald Coast (Paperback)

I am from the midwest and had only engaged in freshwater fishing so it was breaking unfamiliar ground (or water) when my Florida vacation was to include fishing in beautiful St. Joe's Bay. I had no idea what kind of fish were there let alone how to catch them. I purchased Gregory Dew's book, "The Barefoot Fisherman Guide To The Emerald Coast from Gulf Shores Alabama To Apalachicola, Florida" and was not disappointed. The book was easy to read, packed with information and ultimately helped me to catch some fish. The book discusses the proper tackle, rigs, angling techniques in the first chapter. The second chapter is dedicated to picking a prime location. Chapters 3 and 4 were of great interest to me and I read them in detail. Chapter three covers the entire coast from Gulf Shores, Alabama to Apalachicola, Florida and highlights some of the hotspots there. I was delighted to see that one section was dedicated to St. Joseph's bay. Chapter 4 contained great information on the species of fish one might catch and how to fish for them. He also included a rating for edibility. He rated each species of fish on a scale of 1-10 for how good they are to eat. We found his scale to be accurate with the species we caught. Chapters 5 and 6 discuss recipes and gives some Fishing Links for more information. The ultimate measure of the books effectiveness was catching fish. I caught one Speckled Trout that was a keeper and a 23 inch Red Fish (Red Drum). The book helped make my vacation more enjoyable and makes me want to return for more "Barefoot Fishing".

5.0 out of 5 stars Forty very special spots to fish, May 20, 2001

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This review is from: The Barefoot Fisherman's Guide to the Emerald Coast (Paperback)

In The Barefoot Fisherman Guide To The Emerald Coast, Gregory Dew reveals forty very special spots to fish along the Gulf Shores, Alabama, to Apalachicola, Florida. Also included for the angler is a wealth of sound advice on rigging an outfit, basic angling techniques, special fishing techniques, picking a prime location (considering tides, currents, wind, water, and geography), fish species and habitats, even local recipes! The Barefoot Fisherman Guide To The Emerald Coast is enhanced further with a chapter dedicated to resource websites, addresses, telephone numbers, tackle shops, and selected fishing charters. If you are planning a fishing trip anywhere along this spectacular Gulf of Mexico shoreline, begin with browsing through Gregory Dew's The Barefoot Fisherman Guide To The Emerald Coast!