From Library Journal
Coming close on the heels of John Ross's North America's Greatest Fishing Lodges (LJ 3/15/98), this book offers librarians the basis for some comparison. Despite the tempting subtitle, Fishing Vacations for All Budgets is anything but complete. For example, Ross lists 43 fishing lodges for Alaska, while Simpson only has 20, and Simpson's seven resorts in Montana hardly meets Ross's 29. However, many of Simpson's resorts are not found in Ross's collection, and vice versa, so these books end up complementing one another. This book is also more folksy in style and contains photographs of each of the lodges mentioned (Ross's does not). Simpson further distinguishes himself with plenty of web sites for reference, a section devoted to customer comments for each lodge, and a handy chart alongside each entry for easy access to information about on-site conveniences such as restaurants, children's activities, and cocktail lounges. Recommended for libraries serving patrons with an active interest in fishing.?Joseph L. Carlson, Vandenberg AFB Lib., Lompoc, CA
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Review
"...H. Lee Simpson's new book will make sure there are no surprises with your vacation destination's accommodations and facilities." -- Nick Karas, Outdoor Columnist, Newsday
"...a wealth of information for the traveling angler; a valuable reference for those on the go." -- Steve Quinn, Editor, In-Fisherman Magazine
"...an amazing resource of fishing resorts...including many secret gems. I particularly found the guest comments useful." -- Mark D. Williams, Author, Trout Fishing Sourcebook
"...the perfect planning guide for your next fishing holiday adventure." -- Wisconsin Bookwatch, Midwest Book Review
"Imagine a book that contains everything you need to know to plan and have the fishing vacation of your dreams. This is that book." -- Bob Newman, author of North American Fly-Fishing and Flyfishing Structure, regional editor for Fly Fish America
"Part 1 of this book is a directory of 530 resorts where people can try like crazy to catch the crafty little monsters. Part 2 devotes a full page apeice to more than 140 resorts...described in more detail by paying guests. ...tells you what else you can do nearby (when you get fed up with rod and bait) and whether there's a place to cook your catch..." -- Toni Stroud, Staff Writer, Chicago Tribune
"The information on the camps I've personally visited is accurate and current. A good place to start your vacation planning." -- R.P. Van Gyetnbeek, Editor, Fly Fishing in Salt Water Magazine
"...a wealth of information for the traveling angler; a valuable reference for those on the go." -- Steve Quinn, Editor, In-Fisherman Magazine
"...an amazing resource of fishing resorts...including many secret gems. I particularly found the guest comments useful." -- Mark D. Williams, Author, Trout Fishing Sourcebook
"...the perfect planning guide for your next fishing holiday adventure." -- Wisconsin Bookwatch, Midwest Book Review
"Imagine a book that contains everything you need to know to plan and have the fishing vacation of your dreams. This is that book." -- Bob Newman, author of North American Fly-Fishing and Flyfishing Structure, regional editor for Fly Fish America
"Part 1 of this book is a directory of 530 resorts where people can try like crazy to catch the crafty little monsters. Part 2 devotes a full page apeice to more than 140 resorts...described in more detail by paying guests. ...tells you what else you can do nearby (when you get fed up with rod and bait) and whether there's a place to cook your catch..." -- Toni Stroud, Staff Writer, Chicago Tribune
"The information on the camps I've personally visited is accurate and current. A good place to start your vacation planning." -- R.P. Van Gyetnbeek, Editor, Fly Fishing in Salt Water Magazine
