If you haven't read it, or even if you have, there is a section in David DiBenedetto's On The Run where he fishes the fall run in Rhode Island with John. It's a neat reminder of what kind of guy John was; it covers him getting into the plug business and the whole "plug ho" stuff.
Definitely worth a look at the least, and even better a purchase since the book is a good luck at the fall run down the east coast.

Great book. I've read it 3 times now.

Hello Dave.

I was just reading that chapter last week....

read it and was very good! another must read about john is on zenos' site- real good! http://zenohromin.com/Magic%20of%20needlefish%20article.htm

read it and was very good! another must read about john is on zenos' site- real good! http://zenohromin.com/Magic%20of%20needlefish%20article.htm

thanks for that link don! and i will have to re-read that chapter in dave's book.

That book is definitely worth the money.

zeno! to get a copy of your book, all i have to do is shoot you an email on your website right?

not quite sure how to get it. any information would be helpful. thanks ;)

Book is getting laid out now and then off to printer
It will be at least few weeks
shot me an email and I'll put you on the list and let you know as soon as its printed.

read it and was very good! another must read about john is on zenos' site- real good! http://zenohromin.com/Magic%20of%20needlefish%20article.htm

Kind of wish I got to do that again with John.So many more questions come to mind now that I realized we lost him forever.I wasn't that close to him and I am stunned,I can only imagine the pain his family and closest friends are going through.
One good thing....he left a legacy of fine craftsmanship,innovation and warm feeling amongst his fellow man
Not an easy thing to accomplish for a mere mortal but he again has risen to the top
Its good to be a King

thanks zeno