Gary Engberg Outdoors

gengberg January 1st, 2010

1st January 2010Isn’t the Internet wonderful?

I can find almost exactly what I want - literally with minutes of deciding to look for it. Well, that’s the way it’s supposed to be, right?

Guess why I started writing this ezine - so that I could save YOU the time it’s taken me to find out all this fishing stuff!
Here’s a book review I came across the other day. It’s not one I’ve had time to read myself yet, but it’s now certainly on my list to take a look at. If you get it, don’t forget to let me know what you think about it…

Title : The Last Fish Tale: The Fate of the Atlantic and Survival in Gloucester, America’s Oldest Fishing Port and Most Original Town
Author : Mark Kurlansky
Rating : 5 Stars out of 5.
Summary : Gloucester and Fishing History Well Told
The author, in writing about the history of Gloucester, captures the feel of the city and its inhabitants well. Beginning with the discovery of the town, and progressing through the history, the author demonstrates well some of the ups and downs that have occurred in Cape Ann over the past several centuries.

From the history of the city, the author slips gently into the reasons that fish stocks are declining and discusses the animosity found between government regulators and the people who earn a living fishing. While not detailed, it does present an easy to understand look at the problems associated with fish stock management.

In addition, the book compares similar towns in other countries to allow the reader to realize that this is not a problem that exists strictly within the northeast portion of the US or with a single port. He also examines the effect of tourism on the towns and the problems tourism can create in working fishing villages.

This book is a good general look at the history of Gloucester, as well as fish depletion. It is a recommended read to anyone who is interested in the life style in a fishing community as well as how the fishing industry is in trouble.

For people who are interested in more detail on the plight of the New England fish stocks, and the views of both government regulators and the fishermen, I would highly recommend “The Great Gulf: Fishermen, Scientists, and the Struggle to Revive the World’s Greatest Fishery” by David Dobbs. It is a detailed look at the problems from both sides and goes into detail on the subject.

Other Fishing Resources…The Bass Fishing Guide
This manual is simple & comprehensive guide to bass fishing and this is very much suitable from beginners to experts.

Bass Fishing Tips
Learn the art of casting, the insider techniques used to catch a ton of bass and become more in tune with it.

Bass Fishing Secrets
Bass Fishing Report. Learn the Bass Pro tips, tricks and techniques to catching more and bigger bass.

UK Carp Fishing Secrets
Carp Fishing Secrets - The Carp Fishing Bible - 270 Page Ebook. Probably the most comprehensive guide to carp fishing on the web today

Extreme Fishing Guide
Largemouth bass fishing tips, guide, lures, expert bass fishing advice for the avid bass angler and the novice angler alike.

How To Make Fishing Lures
Learn how to make every type of fresh and salt water fishing lure including: spinners, plugs, spin bugs, salt water plugs, spoons, jigs, metal squids, eel and eelskins lures, sinkers.

The Fly Fishing Guide
An Amazing New Guide to Learning the Art & Craft of Fly Fishing, and Catching the Big Ones that All Anglers Dream About!  Photo by Len Harris

Fishing Tips & Techniques
Fly fishing information from original fly fishing masters. Whether You’ve Been Fishing Since They Invented Hooks, Or Just Starting Out, You’ll Be Amazed At What You Can Still Learn About Fly Fishing From These Two Dead Guys!

Deadly Fly Fishing Tactics
Discover The Deadly Tactic That Consistently Sends Trout, Bass Or Salmon Lunging For My Line Every Time I Go Fly Fishing.

Wooden Lure Making
Detailed Instructions On Every Aspect Of How To Make Your Own Beautiful Top Water Wooden Fishing Lures.

Bass Fishing Basics
The Secret To Catching Prize-Winning Bass Day In And Day Out And Putting Your Fishing Buddies Results To Shame!

Fish Bait Recipes
Secret Fishing Bait Formulas Revealed - Catch More Trout, Catfish, & Carp - Guaranteed.

Trout Fishing Secrets
How to Catch Trout Every Time - When Spinner Fishing Your Favorite Stream or River. An incredible resource that helps ordinary anglers, from all around the world, to spinner fish trout more effectively in a matter of weeks.

Secret Spinnerbait Tactics
The Ultimate Guide To Using Spinnerbaits For Bass Fishing. Never Look At Your Spinnerbaits The Same Again! Do You Want To Win Your Next Tournament? Dont Rely On Guess Work When You Can Have The Key To Success With These Tournament Proven Techniques!!

Fly Fishing Secrets
Discover what expert fly fishermen know about fly fishing and the secrets behind their superior skills not told before.

Fly Fishing for Beginners
Fly Fishing For Beginners - package includes Beginners Flyfishing for Beginners illustrated Guide, Audiobook, Flytying Video, The Complete Angler and 101 fly Fishing Tips!

See you next time…

Greg Smith
Fishing

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