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Secrets from Florida's Master Anglers (Wild Florida) [Paperback]

Ron Presley (Author)
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Wild Florida October 4, 2009

Like hiring twenty fishing guides for the price of one book!

 

"Ron's highly privileged interviews with many of Florida's top guides expose lots of secrets that are sure to improve fishing success."--Phil Chapman

 

"A great peek into twenty of the finest fishing minds of Florida! No matter your current skill level, this book will improve your confidence on the water."--Brett Fitzgerald

 

"Overall, this is a great guidebook for anyone interested in getting started in saltwater fishing, and even those who have been at it for years can't help but learn plenty from its pages."--from the Preface by Frank Sargeant

 

"Unique in that it includes a variety of approaches to inshore saltwater fishing, provided by a broad selection of some of Florida's finest fishing guides. There is something for almost everyone who fishes the Florida coast."--Richard A. Davidson

 

Secrets from Florida's Master Anglers offers both tourists and natives a fishing resource like no other. Professional fishing guide Ron Presley conducted privileged interviews with twenty of the state's top charter boat captains. The result is this collection of tips and techniques sure to make your next excursion a success.

 

Presley reveals the secrets of choosing the right equipment, using bait and tackle, proper casting, and the art of landing a fish. He explains the key differences between fishing from shore or boat, good manners for the angler, and insights into hiring a captain who'll give you the adventure of a lifetime. Throughout, anecdotes and stories from the master fishing guides bring the lessons of the book to life.

 

So whether you want to spend the day on the shallow flats or the nearshore ocean, start by learning these secrets!

 


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Book Description

Like hiring twenty fishing guides for the price of one book!

 

"Ron's highly privileged interviews with many of Florida's top guides expose lots of secrets that are sure to improve fishing success."--Phil Chapman

 

"A great peek into twenty of the finest fishing minds of Florida! No matter your current skill level, this book will improve your confidence on the water."--Brett Fitzgerald

 

"Overall, this is a great guidebook for anyone interested in getting started in saltwater fishing, and even those who have been at it for years can't help but learn plenty from its pages."--from the Preface by Frank Sargeant

 

"Unique in that it includes a variety of approaches to inshore saltwater fishing, provided by a broad selection of some of Florida's finest fishing guides. There is something for almost everyone who fishes the Florida coast."--Richard A. Davidson

 

Secrets from Florida's Master Anglers offers both tourists and natives a fishing resource like no other. Professional fishing guide Ron Presley conducted privileged interviews with twenty of the state's top charter boat captains. The result is this collection of tips and techniques sure to make your next excursion a success.

 

Presley reveals the secrets of choosing the right equipment, using bait and tackle, proper casting, and the art of landing a fish. He explains the key differences between fishing from shore or boat, good manners for the angler, and insights into hiring a captain who'll give you the adventure of a lifetime. Throughout, anecdotes and stories from the master fishing guides bring the lessons of the book to life.

 

So whether you want to spend the day on the shallow flats or the nearshore ocean, start by learning these secrets!

 

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Secrets from Florida's Master Anglers offers both tourist and natives a fishing resource like no other. Professional fishing guide Ron Presley conducted privileged interviews with twenty of the state's top charter-boat captains. The result is this collection of tips and techniques sure to make your next excursion a success. Throughout, anecdotes and stories form these master fishing guides bring the lessons of the book to life.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 280 pages
  • Publisher: University Press of Florida (October 4, 2009)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0813033977
  • ISBN-13: 978-0813033976
  • Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #109,672 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Captain Ron Presley is a Florida Fishing Guide. He is an avid angler with many years of experience in both fresh and salt-water fishing. A college professor by trade, Ron achieved many levels of success in the educational community. He rose to the position of Dean of the School of Business at two different universities in Texas. Capt. Ron made the decision to leave his teaching job in Texas and move to Florida where the weather was warm and the water was plentiful.
He has devoted many hours developing fishing skills and teaching them to others. As he pursues his career as an author and Florida fishing guide the only thing different is the subject. He is still a teacher by heart and enjoys passing along his knowledge of fishing to his clients on guided trips and to the general public through writing, seminar presentations and hands on instruction.
Secret's From Florida's Master Anglers was awarded First Place at the Southeastern Outdoor Press Association's Excellence in Crafts Award for the Outdoor Book Division in 2010.

 

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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The guide's guidebook!, February 11, 2011
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This is a very well written and researched book that is rich in attention to detail. Presely intrigues the reader because he was able to stimulate his sources (20 top Florida fishing guides) into a sense of "total recall" and skillfully transcribe their thoughts into easy to understand techniques, tips and theory.

The book serves well as a basic introduction to Florida fishing for the novice, but even the seasoned angler will learn from the meticulous details of Presely's work. As Presely points out in his text, no one will ever know everything about fishing.

I found it very refreshing that throughout the book Presely included 21st century suggestions on etiquette for handling fish, caring for the environment and a whole chapter dedicated to and entitled, "The Golden Rule".

I personally found the last chapter "Final Secrets" most enjoyable. Here Presely scribes a biography of each of his Florida top guides and includes that guide's "final secret" to his success. Ask a fishing guide in public what his key to success is and you are sure to get a very well thought out and useful reply.

When you are finished reading Secrets from Florida's Master Anglers it's virtually impossible for anyone to not just be a better fisherman in Florida, but be a better fisherman, period!
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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Florida's Master Anglers, February 1, 2010
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The author conducted a lot of research from Florida's leading guides like Captain Bouncer Smith. There are so many tips in this book, it'll pay for itself in more fish. Many species and techniques are covered as well. Good work!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Secrets from Florida's Master Anglers, November 10, 2009
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This is a great book. One you must have. Author Capt Ron Presley has hit the spot on this book. From beginner to pro you will find useful information about Florida and it's fishing.

Capt Ron Presley is a professional fishing guide licensed USCG Charter boat captain as well as the secretary/treasurer of the Florida Guide Association

In this book Capt. Presley interviews 20 of the best fishing minds that fish Florida's waters. The secrets and techniques you will learn are invaluable

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