Customer Reviews

Coastal Fishing in the Carolinas: From Surf, Pier, and Jetty

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The book is very informative and a must for the fisherman that has never fished the Carolinas. The author explains in great detail species, techniques and locations. I have used some of his suggestions, with good results. I highly recommend the book for the true fisherman that is going to the Carolinas for the first time.

This is an excellent book for both novice and expert anglers. Every aspect of your fishing trip is explored, from rod, reels and tackle to when and where to fish for the best catch of the day. Coastal Fishing in the Carolinas contains a complete list of "hot spots", photographs, drawings, maps, charts, and even an index to Url and e-mail links.

If you're new to NC coastal fishing and/or just want to be a freshwater/saltwater switch-hitter this is the book you've been hoping to find.

Surf and Jetty fishing is a whole new ball game for us largemouth junkies and even MORE complicated and interesting in it's subtle presentation and water reading techniques. (if that's possible).... and THAT'S why you need this book.

Get "Coastal Fishing in the Carolinas", get to the coast, fish your brains out and have the time of your life.

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GH

I'd have to say this is one of my favorite books on fishing and one of the most complete books on fishing a particular area that I've ever read...even right down to information on exactly where to fish for each species. This book is well written, easy to understand, and well suited to anyone trying to learn how to fish (or how to fish better) from surf, jetty, or pier. Highly recommended.

I have read and reread and reread this book. It is the best book I have seen for fishing the Carolina coast from HI to Emerald Isle. Full of info and worth every penny. If you want to learn more about surf fishing this is it.

If you're like me most fishing books are way too vague. Titles Like "Surf Fishing" or worse "Fishing the Atlanic" try to be a little help to everyone. This book is a lot of help for a few.

The book reads like a conversation with and old fisherman on a pier or in a tackle shop. The author covers all the bases like where to shop, what to buy, how to rig it up, where to go, how to cast, where to cast, how to set the hook, where to put the catch, how to cook it, etc. This is not the modern "magazine article" style of book, it's an old school how to catch fish book.

Something to consider...
The book is mostly text and some basic B/W images and illustrations. You must be prepared to do some reading before you go fishing. This is not a skim fast and go fishing today book.

If you live in the area or plan to visit, it is a great resource.

This book has lots of great information about fishing in the Carolinas. There is good information on different types of fish and locations and techniques for catching them.

It's pretty cool when the author mentions pier owners, bait and tackle owners, etc. by name. This book is really a must read for folks wanting to fish the Carolina coast!

Highly recommended.

I grew up in NC and my grandfather was an avid fisherman. I am learning saltwater pier and surf fishing now and I need something to give some basics, and some specifics about this avocation. This book explains so much about things I have seen my entire life and been curious about but didn't think to ask. I am sending a copy to my sister and mother as well. I think anyone that is going fishing along the coast of the Carolinas must get this book!

This book is about where one can coastal fish in the Carolinas and for what kind of species at different times of the year. I found it to be a very useful guide to plan future surf fishing trips. The author does not give a lot of specifics about rigging tackle. I think Eric Burnley's Surf Fishing the Atlantic Coast provides that information a little better. I plan to keep Goldstein's book in my truck when I am in the Carolinas, and I certainly will look to buy future, updated editions.

Lots of information. Easy to read. Would have liked more pictures of the rigging used...why I didn't give this one five stars.