Martha's Vineyard fish tales / Nelson Sigelman.
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TextDescription: xii, 228 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cmISBN: 9780811738002Subject(s): Fishing -- Massachusetts -- Martha's Vineyard -- Handbooks, manuals, etc | Fishing stories, American -- Massachusetts -- Martha's VineyardAdditional physical formats: Online version:: Martha's Vineyard fish talesDDC classification: 639.209744/94 LOC classification: SH507 | .S54 2019
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Summary: "This informative and fun read is a "how to" book that flows with the character and personality of the fishing-obsessed island off the coast of Massachusetts. The focus is on Martha's Vineyard but the information, fishing tips, and stories about island characters will sound familiar to anyone who has spent time in a community of fishermen"--
Introduction : I was always a fisherman -- Fishing on Martha's Vineyard -- Start with the basics -- Knots to know -- Hooks come in all shapes and sizes -- Bait : not just sushi -- Outfit basics : spin, boat and fly tackle -- Surfcasting -- Bottom fishing -- Fly fishing -- Boat fishing -- Fish lineup of Martha's Vineyard -- Instructive fish tales by species -- Reading the water -- Public access -- Fishing spots -- Take a kid fishing --Tips on how to release or keep a fish -- Fishing, family and marriage -- The derby -- Island fishing culture and comportment -- Play it safe -- Charter fishing fun -- Clamming, crabbing and scalloping -- Cleaning and cooking the catch -- Fishing camaraderie.
| Current library | Call number | Status | Notes | Date due | Barcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martha's Vineyard High School Library | MV/799.1/SIG (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | Donated by the author | 39844500066785 | |
| Martha's Vineyard High School Library | MV/799.1/SIG (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | Donated by the author | 39844500067226 |
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| MV/791.437/TAYLOR Jaws : | MV/799.1/CAR A long cast : reflections on 50 years of visiting the Martha's Vineyard surf /| | MV/799.1/SIG Martha's Vineyard fish tales / | MV/799.1/SIG Martha's Vineyard fish tales / | MV/799.9/EIS Martha's Vineyard / | MV/808.81/VINEYARD Vineyard poets : an anthology of poems by Martha's Vineyard writers / | MV/808.81938/COC Reflections on Tashmoo / |
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Introduction : I was always a fisherman -- Fishing on Martha's Vineyard -- Start with the basics -- Knots to know -- Hooks come in all shapes and sizes -- Bait : not just sushi -- Outfit basics : spin, boat and fly tackle -- Surfcasting -- Bottom fishing -- Fly fishing -- Boat fishing -- Fish lineup of Martha's Vineyard -- Instructive fish tales by species -- Reading the water -- Public access -- Fishing spots -- Take a kid fishing --Tips on how to release or keep a fish -- Fishing, family and marriage -- The derby -- Island fishing culture and comportment -- Play it safe -- Charter fishing fun -- Clamming, crabbing and scalloping -- Cleaning and cooking the catch -- Fishing camaraderie.
"This informative and fun read is a "how to" book that flows with the character and personality of the fishing-obsessed island off the coast of Massachusetts. The focus is on Martha's Vineyard but the information, fishing tips, and stories about island characters will sound familiar to anyone who has spent time in a community of fishermen"--
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