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Striper Surf

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Striper Surf is a complete instructional reference on just that, surf fishing for striped bass. As an avid fisherman in many other areas, I wanted to give surf fishing a shot. I made this selection on the advice of an individual at a fishing show. He recommended it as a long time surf caster. The information is provided in an easy to read style which combines vast amounts of knowleged based on experiance and common sense. It's like going fishing with a new friend who really knows his quarry and produces routinely. The difference here is, this friend is will to share this "info" with you. I will say that this reading might be a little much for someone who has never made a cast. If you have a quest to land a LARGE Striped Bass, and you're searching for the EXTRA info not found in most run of the mill publications, look no further. This one covers every, any and all aspects of this unique and demanding sport. If preparation is 90 percent of the job, then after reading this book all you'll have to do is gear up as directed and find some surf.

I loved this book, and have read it several times. All the sections are appropriately done and are close to perfect. The major problem I had with the book, however, is its "Locating Striper's" section. This is because only a cursory look at locating stripers was taken, meanwhile, that is the most important aspect of Surf Fishing! Not as much cursory, but the basic principals such as "what is a tiderip/bar/back eddie/dropoff.exc." were not covered. I think pictures of such structures would have been helpful in locating these structures in real life.

Also, some of the sections on lures were vauge. I mean this not as if they weren't long enough, but simple things beginners would like to know such as retrieve speed of bucktails and plugs weren't covered extensively, meanwhile, these are the most important parts of lure fishing. In fact, all the retrieve speeds for lures were vauge, and, with the exception of the Eel section, the rigs needed for other types of bait fishing weren't covered well.

All in all, a great book, but Daignault shouldn't simply say, "Look for stripers in back eddies and behing bars", before explaining what they are and how to locate them. Pictures would help. Don't read until you know all the Vocabulary of Surf Casting and how to apply it. Then, It will be one of the best books you have ever read

This is a wonderful book. I am a person that absolutely loves any kind of fishing and if you are interested in surf fishing this book I would say is a MUST HAVE! Mr. Daignault writes this book in a way that you could read for hours because it is complemented with amusing antecdotes which relieve reading stress. Also, if stripers come to you in your dreams every night as they do in mine this book is almost like heaven because it brings them to me when I am still concious. Read it and see what I mean. Oh yeah by the way, Mr. Daignault if there is anyone in the entire universe that I would want to go fishing with it would have to be you!

Book is very well written. Two complaints:

1) there are no illustrations. The pictures were all black and white and very old. I would have liked to see illustrations of baiting techniques like a start to finish illustration of rigging a dead eel. Also no mention or review of using clams as bait? Would have liked a more in depth review of casting techniques ect.

2) About half the book is old fisherman stories. While somewhat entertaining this is not what I bought the book for.

All in all it is a good book. Worth the money but not more than the current selling price.

This book is one of Franks best books he wrote. If you want to learn about Surf Fishing, This is the book. I have bought several of his books and this is his best !.

Book came in exactly the condition described. Shipping was prompt and packaging protected the book nicely. I would certainly look to buy from this seller again. The only marking in the book was the author's signature which was a pleasant surprise.

Daignault is an a true addict when it comes to hunting for stripers. I've been surf fishing the north east for many years so my skill-set is well versed, but I can tell you I learned a lot from this book. The little tips and tricks Daignault describes can give you the edge you need to catch bass when conditions are tough.

If you are new to the surf or a certified Surf Rat this is the book to have.
It will take you from start to finish on how to where to and when to fish for Stripers. Frank brings his years of experience to the page and gives you insight into the world of this sometimes elusive fish and does it in an enjoyable way. A must read .

Gave this book as a gift to my nephew who LOVES to surf cast for Striper off the New England coastal areas. I was a bit ambivalent about the age of the title, but it is regarded as a classic and was well received.

I've saved just about every article Frank wrote for SWS. He has the ability, as a writer, to make you feel as if you are in waders next to him at the surf's edge. His best book, which offered insight into a family that lived to fish, is "Twenty Years on the Cape" (hard to find, but a great read). This book is great if you want to spend your time (mostly your nights) chasing Roccus from the shore. This is invaluable whether you are just starting out, or have been fishing for years. I'd recommend this to the legions of saltwater fly rodders as well. Frank spends less time on locations to fish, and more on understanding striped bass. Thanks, Frank!