The Complete Book of Striped Bass Fishing
by Nick Karas; 2000; paperback; 384pp
Striped bass - in fresh and salt water - are one of the world's greatest gamefish, and The Complete Book of Striped Bass Fishing is the fullest, most authoritative, most helpful book ever written on the species.
reviewed: "1,2,3, Fish!, Very seldom will you find "how to" books with this much REAL information. The kind of info that even casual fishermen will find not only do-able but successful. I highly recommend it for the beginner and experienced Striper-getter."
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The Striped Bass
by Nick Karas; 1993; hardcover; 480pp
This is a book for the serious striped bass fisherman. It covers everything from the history of striped bass fishing to migration patterns to tackle and techniques. It can be a little tedious at times with the amount of technical detail and history provided; however, it is required reading for someone who really wants to understand everything about the striped bass.
reviewed:"Fishing and Fisheries Information Combined - 4 Serious Fmen, This book is filled with both great information on fishing, but also some fairly technical information on the striped bass fishery, its history, the physiogomy of the striper and the current state of the striped bass as game fish. Very well compiled and presented."
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On the Run :
An Angler's Journey Down the Striper Coast
by Robert J. Behnke; 2002; hardcover; 384pp
A story of the road, rod, and reel, this chronicle covers the author's fishing trip in 2001, which took him from Maine to North Carolina. DiBenedetto sought the striped bass on its autumnal migration southward, seeking not only the fish but also the subculture it inspires. He persuaded guides of local renown to show him around their fishing haunts. Ocean bass fishing turns out to be many things: obsessive, competitive, and equipped with etiquette one breaches at one's peril--cross a surf caster's line and you're dead. At one point, the author expresses concern that he might not survive a night of "skishing," in which one swims away from shore to fish the striper. He enters the Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby on Martha's Vineyard; tours the clubhouse of the Cuttyhunk Fishing Association, a Gilded Age hangout for wealthy devotees of the striped bass; and soaks up the urban ambience of fly-fishing.
reviewed:"Great cabin fever book If you want to get a good pump for the fall run or the start of the season this is the book for you. Right from the start it has you and doesn't lewt you go. As a Surf Fisherman on Long Island it got me going,the only thing is that's only january and I have to wait untill april."
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Striped Bass Fishing Books:
Books about fishing for Striped Bass
Night Tides:
The Striper Fishing Legend of Billy the Greek
by Michael G. Cinquemani ; 2002; Paperback; 205pp
Brian Ward, "South Shore Monthly" Vol.3, No.2 Feb.'02.
"... a must read for anyone who has dreamed of catching the 'big cow bass'..."
NIGHT TIDES reveals the untold story of one of Long Island's most controversial, eccentric and incredibly successful striped bass fishermen. It shadows "The Greek" in riveting detail throughout his range of surf, boat and bridge fishing on Long Island's South Shore, dramatically revealing the magnificence of a fish and the beauty of its endangered environment.
reviewed:"Extreme fishing Growing up within a mile of the ocean for over 25 years I could never understand the extremes one would endure and demonstrate while fishing. The Greeks passion and success for large fish have enlightened me. He has made fishing a science and an art. "
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Sight-Fishing for Striped Bass :
Fly-Fishing Strategies for Inshore, Offshore and the Surf
by Alan Caolo, Vaughn Cochran (Illustrator),; 2001; Paperback; 100pp
reviewed:"A superior reference guide for the sport Alan Caolo's Sight-Fishing for Striped Bass: Fly-Fishing Strategies for Inshore, Offshore and the Surf is a superior reference guide for the sport. With full-color photography and artwork illustrating its topics of striped bass behavior, fly patterns, spotting the fish, angling strategies, tackle equipment, and much, much more, this comprehensive book is a "must" for anyone who aspires to land striped bass. Of especial interest are the individual color plates for flies and naturals; combined with the clear, forthright text, they help make the sport of bass fishing understandable to all. Alan Caolo's Sight-Fishing for Striped Bass is also available in hardcover ... "
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The Striped Bass Chronicles
by George Reiger; 1997; Hardcover; 212pp
A pleasantly avuncular history and reminiscence of striped- bass fishing from Field and Stream conservation editor Reiger (Heron Hill Chronicle, 1994, etc.). The striped bass is an extremely important commercial and game fish, and it has been since colonial days, when the striper was pursued from Maine to Georgia. It was also pursued by native populations prior to European arrival. It has been fished nearly to extinction three times over the last hundred years (Reiger doesn't buy the cyclical-decline hypothesis offered by some fisheries biologists, and outlines convincing reasons why he doesn't). He shapes his story by mingling historical accounts of striped-bass fishing (fishers wield a pen as often as they handle a rod) by notables of their day--like Genio C. Scott, fashion editor and New York City's most popular fishing writer during the Civil War, and Russell Chatham, a writer and artist now living in Montana, far from striper precincts--with his own personal encounters with the fish. Each chapter concentrates on a particular striper venue, mainly along the midAtlantic Coast, but also venturing north to New England and south to the Savannah River, as well as to the West Coast and the San Francisco Bay and Monterey fisheries
reviewed:"An addictive book about a noble fish I found this book by chance, and as soon as I started reading it I couldn't put it down. By the time I was finished, I agreed that maybe the STRIPED BASS should be our national symbol, not the bald eagle. It's a fascinating fish, and an unknown player in American history and politics. It's also HUGE. Who knew that 150 pound monsters lurked in the East River? Reiger is a great writer, period. And he makes a compelling case for the gentlemanly art of catch and release fishing. "
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Stripers and Streamers:
Successful Flies, Techniques and Other Insights
by Ray Bondorew; 1996; Paperback; 120pp
A great additon to any fly fishers library. Simply written and enjoyable to read, "Stripers and Streamers" is loaded with information that certainly should help every fly rodder whether novice or experienced. While written from a New Englanders perspective this book should help striper fishermen everywhere. Also contains excellent photos and illustrations
reviewed:"The art of saltwater flyfishing at its best! When I thought that I knew just about all that there was to know after fishingthe northeast coast for 20+ years,along comes Ray's book and I realize there is so much more information that I didn'teven think about.This book is well laid out,precise in its topics and very easy to read.I find myself referring to it'svarious sectons time an again whether I am tying flies or looking for an edge when fishing any new section of the Northeast coast.Everything that thefisher needs to know is in this book in a concise form.His section on waves is absolutely brilliant. I will never look at a wave the same way again."
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Striper Chronicles: East Coast Surf Fishing Legends & Adventures
by Leo N.Orsi; 2004; Hardcover:; 169pp
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Striper Wars : An American Fish Story
by Dick Russell; 2005; hardcover; 288pp
When populations of striped bass began plummeting in the early 1980s, author and fisherman Dick Russell was there to lead an Atlantic coast conservation campaign that resulted in one of the most remarkable wildlife comebacks in the history of fisheries. As any avid fisherman will tell you, the striped bass has long been a favorite at the American dinner table; in fact, we've been feasting on the fish from the time of the Pilgrims. By 1980 that feasting had turned to overfishing by commercial fishing interests. Striper Wars is Dick Russell's inspiring account of the people and events responsible for the successful preservation of one of America's favorite fish and of what has happened since.
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Fly Fishing the Striper Surf
by Frank Daignault; 2004; Paperback; 208pp
Frank Daignault has fly-fished for striped bass forover thirty years. Here the legendary striper fisherman turns his intimate knowledge of striped bass to their pursuit with the fly-rod.
reviewed:A "must-have" for any novice or dedicated fisherman
"Written by a striped bass fly-fisher with decades of experience, Fly Fishing The Striper Surf is a solid, thorough, how-to reference to the nuts and bolts of catching stripers, for fishers of all skill and experience ranges. From finding stripers, to how to handle equipment, the psychology of fishing, choosing water and being mindful of topography, the natural history of striped bass, learning from challenges, and much more, Fly Fishing The Striper Surf is a seasoned, down-to-earth, highly readable and practical guide. A "must-have" for any novice or dedicated fisherman looking to improve their striped bass catch."
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The Trophy Striper
by Frank Daignault; 2004; Paperback;
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The Orvis Pocket Guide to Fly Fishing For Striped Bass and Bluefish:
Foods, Flies, Tides, and the Best Techniques
by Lou Tabory; 2001; Hardcover: ; 164pp
Here are the foods, flies, ties, and the best techniques--in a full color, easy-to-carry format.
Striped bass and bluefish are two of the most popular and challenging quarries the sea has to offer. In The Orvis Pocket Guide to Fly Fishing for Striped Bass and Bluefish, Lou Tabory condenses his years of experience into a handy guide that presents the best fly-fishing techniques for day or night, high tide or low, in estuaries and on the coast, in all seasons; and he shows the best flies, casts, and retrieves for all occasions.
This guide will be helpful for both beginning and advanced fly fishers of these rewarding game fish.
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Striper Surf
by Frank Daignault; 1996; Paperback; 272pp
There is a mysterious hierarchy in game fish species; the same angling opinion that often places trout at the pinnacle of freshwater species accords striped bass the same honors among saltwater species. Daignault, a regular contributor to Field and Stream , has written a thoroughly useful and informative primer for the surf (i.e., nonboating) angler. His book can be used and enjoyed by tyros and old hands alike throughout the Maine to North Carolina range of the striper. Frank Woolner's Striped Bass (Lyons & Burford, 1983) and Phil Schwind's Striped Bass and Other Game Fish (Parnassus, 1972) are solid contributions to angling collections, but Daignault is essential for libraries catering to patrons afflicted with striper madness.
reviewed:A classic from the best saltwater writer since Hal Lyman!,
"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!"
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Striper Hot Spots, 2nd :
The 100 Top Surfcasting Locations from Maine to New Jersey
by Frank Daignault; 1996; Paperback; 256pp
This popular guide will help eager anglers find the best surf-casting spots in the northeast from Maine to New Jersey. Included are general fishing tips and local contact numbers for each location, with special emphasis on hot spots that boast flyfishing success and a list of 10 common surf-casting errors, along with notes on beach access, and requirements for oversand vehicles. Daignault is a highly sought-after, well-respected writer and lecturer. Twenty years a fishing and outdoors writer, he regularly contributes to Salt Water Sportsman, Field and Stream, Fishing World, and Sports Afield.
reviewed:Great Resource
"I recently started fishing quite a bit of the cape and found this book to be an excellent resource. There are some parts where directions are somewhat vague, but it basically gets you in the area. I have also fished a little bit of Ct and NJ, and found most of the information accurate and insightful. Cross reference with other resources and you should find fish and parking.
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The Moon Pulled Up an Acre of Bass:
A Flyrodder's Odyssey at Montauk Point
by Peter Kaminsky; 2001; Hardcover; 244pp
In this beguiling memoir, New York Times sportswriter Kaminsky recounts how he lived an angler's dream: fishing every fishable day at the peak of striped-bass season at Montauk Point on Long Island's East End. When Kaminsky wasn't pursuing bass with fly tackle from a boat, he was indulging his passion for cooking (while staying at the summer home of the late chef Pierre Franey) and observing life in the Hamptons. Saltwater and freshwater fly fishing differ greatly, and Kaminsky proves especially adept at explaining the differences, as well as offering sound advice for freshwater anglers hoping to succeed in saltwater. This thoroughly readable account works both as a fishing book and as a travel memoir: Kaminsky's sharp ear for dialogue is on display in his character sketches of the region's anglers, some of whom seem to have walked out of the pages of To Have and to Have Not. Recommend this either to aficionados of fishing lit or to anyone with an interest in the Hamptons. John Rowen
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reviewed:Superb writing!,
"The author gives us a great look into not only the stiper fishng world, but the culture and heritage of the east coast. A pleasure to read, cover to cover. Even for those of us that may never see stripers in the salt, this is defintely a worthwhile read."
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