Recently finished "The big oyster". I don't remember the author.( he also wrote "Cod"). Excellent read if you like old NYC history and, of course, oysters. The descriptions of the fishing in the NYC area in the 16,17, and 1800s will just blow your mind. Just finished Nelson Demilles "Night Falls" and currently into the follow-on "Wild Fire". Excellent reads.
Mr. Ross was a scientist at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute and is a fisherman. His book is a good laymans-terms explanation of tides/currents/structure/habitat/fish species characteristics and some good catching tips based on the science.
I was sweating having to dig through a heavy scientific treatise but was surprised to find it easy and enjoyable to read.
He's also a columnist for Saltwater Fly Fisherman
I found out about this book from a previous thread similar to this one here on Noreast.
Thanks for the suggestions about some new stuff to read. I try to obtain a lot of the suggested books first through the library or inter library loan. That way I can decide if it's worth the money to purchase and keep or no.
Why don't we set up a book exchange program? With the cost of books being what is it would definitely pay. Postage rates on books is way, way lower than the cost to purchase them. ****, even paperbacks go for $8 or $9 a pop. What do you guys think?
aja962 wrote:
Recently finished "The big oyster". I don't remember the author.( he also wrote "Cod"). Excellent read if you like old NYC history and, of course, oysters. The descriptions of the fishing in the NYC area in the 16,17, and 1800s will just blow your mind. Just finished Nelson Demilles "Night Falls" and currently into the follow-on "Wild Fire". Excellent reads.
I read "Cod" and "The Big Oyster" recently, also, loved both books! Another fishing related one I bought a few months ago is "Men's Lives", which is about the baymen out East. After reading it, I have a newfound respect for those who struggle to earn a living on the water.
i am engaged in a great read thats destined to be a classic,,,,,the last and final time i did anything with jerry.....its from an up and coming author/ car nut from the desert
The codfish lays a thousand eggs
The homely hen lays one.
The codfish never cackles
To tell you what she's done.
And so we scorn the codfish
While the humble hen we prize
Which only goes to show you
That it pays to advertise.
--anonymous American rhyme
I'm about 3/4 of the way thru Stephen Ambrose's "D-Day". Almost 64 years after D-Day reading about the invasion makes the hair on the back of my neck stand up. A story about incredible courage, planning, luck (both good and bad). A great read!
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