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Fishing up the Moon: Block Island Fishing Guide
Written by: Jack LynchThis book details specific species of fish that inhabit Block Island’s waters. Jack also helps you to choose the best tackle, bait and gear. Throughout the book you will find wonderful pen and ink drawings by Jessie Edwards. Cooking tips and recipes are included. This book helps you to find the fish and then catch them.
Signed copies available.
Publication date: 2000
Pages: 111
Striper Chronicles: East Coast Fishing Legends and Adventures
Written by: Leo N. Orsi, Jr.This book details the rich history of striper fishing in both Jamestown and Block Island Rhode Island, from past to present. Leo states, “That is isn’t a how to book, but a book about how it went , over the last 30 years”. Block Island is brimming with fishing legends. Leo chronicles many exciting adventures and memories. Many great stories from Block Island’s best fishermen make this a great read.
Signed copies available.
Publication date: 2004
Pages: 173
Sword
Written by: Jack LynchJack Lynch's new novel is about swordfishing on Block Island and the surrounding area. It takes place during the 1940's-1990's. Lots of history and interesting details about swordfishing.
Publication date: 2012
Pages: 178
Salt of the Sea
Written by: Cindy Follett GuldemondLocal Pt. Judith native, Cindy Follet Guldemond, interviews dozens of the "elder statesmen" of our local fishing community. She documents their lives both on the sea and shore. You will recognize man local faces and names.
Publication date: 2012
Pages: 195
Down to the Point
Written By: Cindy Follet GuldemondMore great fishing stories from the author of Salt of the Sea. This volume also contains stories from some of the wives of those fishermen.
Price: $22.00
Pages: 204
Island Stripers: A Fisherman's Guide to Block Island
Captain Anderson offers a tremendous amount of knowledge about striper fishing off Block Island. Included is good information about the tides and moon phases the author also explores the geological building of the island. This book provides great tips on how to reel in the biggest striper.
Publication date: 2012
Pages: 360
Back in the Day
By Cindy Follet-GuldemondThis book is about the families and friends of our local Pt. Judith and Block Island fisherman. It centers around many of the sacrifices those families made. Many of the wives raised families alone often fraught with worry. How different their world was as they waited and waited for that call from their husbands.
Pages: 239
Published: 2016
Price: $22.00