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Each book listed below has been hand picked by our staff for content. Each one takes the reader on a fascinating journey into the world of fishing for both professional and novice  anglers.

Many of the techniques discussed within these  books can be applied to fishing situations either from a boat or beach. 

Buy one or more, each book makes a great gift for the fisherman in your family. 

The best part...reading helps calm the mind as well as exercise the brain during long winters or commutes to work.  They also make great bathroom reading material, LOL
   
                                                                                                                                                                     
Striperman: Confessions & Secrets of a Commercial Pin-Hooker
NEW! Catch the Biggest Stripers Sherwood Lincoln author and master angler has decided to share the secrets to his success in Striperman. Regardless of your rank on the ladder of striped bass success, this book will take you to the next level. Softcover, 230 pages with photos
Price: $19.95
The Art of Surfcasting with Lures
Here is a book that will be considered the ultimate guide to surf fishing with lures for years to come. The first half of the book is loaded with information on gear, structure, tide, winds and moon periods. Additional chapters cover baitfish profiles, fishing strategies and what goes into a surfcaster's decision making process when selecting a lure and presenting it to structure. This book leaves no stone unturned. In more detail then ever before found in one publication, veteran surfcaster Zeno Hromin covers every type of situation surfcasters might find themselves in and presents the best strategies to succeed. In the second half of the book each of today's most popular lures is discussed in detail with tips on colors, sizes, retrieves and on modifications to increase their effectiveness.
Price: $16.95
Surfcaster : The Ultimate Surf Fishing Guide
Surfcaster, The Ultimate Surf Fishing Guide is William A. "Doc" Muller most comprehensive surf fishing book to date. The book begins with the history of the sport from the mid 1800s right up to the new millennium, gets the beginner started with a few nitty-gritty down-to-earth chapters on how to get started complete with tackle suggestions and estimated costs. But that's just the beginning. Other chapters discuss understanding different beach venues from the ocean to the bays, casting and retrieving techniques, knots and leaders, six detailed chapters on lures that catch fish, catch and release, four wheel drive vehicles, bait fishing techniques, the pros and cons of joining a surf club, and setting up a productive strategy for consistent success.
Price: $16.95
Secrets of Surf Fishing at Night Updated Edition
By William A Muller The first book about night surf fishing, and only book devoted exclusively to night surf fishing, is back! This updated edition includes new information, new photos, and discussions about new products. However, we did not throw out the information that was so unique to this book, such as Al Bentsen's chapters on rigging and using rigged eels, Fred Golofaro's chapter on how to fish with live eels, Roger Martin's insight into how to handle night surf fishing safely, and of course, lots of updated chapters by William "Doc" Muller. Other chapters dig into bait fishing, how to present artificial lures: both large and small, and fishing patterns that can guide an angler to more consistent catches.
Price: $12.95
The Hunt for Big Stripers
Every surfcaster, from seasoned veteran to novice, dreams about catching a big striped bass. Here is a book that will help you do just that. Veteran surfcaster Zeno Hromin shares his strategies and techniques when targeting big stripers. In addition to his own thoughts, he has assembled a cast consisting of some of today's finest Northeast surfcasters. These very successful big fish hunters share their secrets for catching that striper of your dreams. From advice on which moon or tide period is most productive when targeting big fish, to a discussion on gear choices which will help you stay out of harm's way on the rocks, this book covers it all. Each contributing expert shares his favorite strategy on targeting big stripers in detail rarely found in a single publication. From their choice of tides, locations, gear and rigs, to specific time of the season, weather and baitfish patterns, these authors share their techniques to help you catch a big fish.
Price: $16.95
Fishing with Bucktails
The ultimate guide to fishing with bucktails. Boat - Surf - Light tackle - bays - inlets. About the author - William A. "Doc" Muller is one of the most dedicated and successful surf fisherman on the east coast. During over 20 years of surf fishing competition, he has won 73 first place finish awards. Doc has been an outdoor writer since 1973 and has been an active member of the Outdoor writes association of america during that time., His articles have appeared many times in serveral national magazines
Price: $12.99
Fishing the Bucktail by John Skinner
NEW! Bucktail jigs are often called the world's most versatile lures because they'll catch almost any species of fish and work under a wide variety of conditions. In what is unquestionably the most comprehensive book on bucktailing ever written, expert angler and fishing writer John Skinner brings the reader along on an in-depth look at bucktail techniques and strategies in a variety of settings from surf, boat, and kayak. Ocean beaches, deep rips, shallow inshore waters, and rocky shorelines are among the environments explored in pursuit of striped bass, bluefish, and fluke. Chapters on bucktail jig composition and construction will enable readers to choose, build, and customize jigs for their specific applications. This book is a must read for all anglers who want to take their fishing to the next level.
Price: $16.95
The Ultimate Guide to Surfcasting
Casting distance is the key to successful surf fishing. In The Ultimate Guide to Surfcasting, Ron Arra - five-time winner of the United States surfcasting championship - reveals the techniques that made him a casting champion, and explains how to apply these skills under genuine fishing conditions on the beach, as well as on the tournament field. Arra fully explains techniques for the off-the-beach cast, the overhead beach cast, the modified pendulum cast, the light-tackle cast, and many more. The helpful recommendations for lure and rig selection, tackle, and tuning reels for maximum distance will help any surf fisherman to cast and fish with authority. With scores of step-by-step photographs of Arra in action, and clear descriptions of all the nuances of distance casting, The Ultimate Guide to Surfcasting will improve the casting and fish-catching potential of novice and veteran surfcasters alike.
Price: $12.00