Ray - meant to post this earlier but was forced to face the indignity of working for a living - it's really starting to interfere with my fishing, I'll tell ya -
Anyway, DZ is the President of the Newport County Saltwater Fishing Club and a local Newporter - Dennis is a good friend and a damned nice guy, has been a 'mentor' to me (even though he's younger than I am) - probably one of the most knowledgable guys in the surf on plugs, eels, etc. with a number of
released fifty-somethings to his credit. Also my favorite Dutch uncle when I need one -
D. has written a number of excellent articles for The Fisherman and is currently working on the publication of his book 'The Snowstorm Blitz' about the occurance at Block Island in November of '81 when a school of 40 to 60 pound bass hit the south side of the Island. Last I heard he was talking to Burford. It's an epic story - I got to read the original draft a while back and this past year he did a great Powerpoint presentation for our club (that was heavily attended) on that blitz from the first person point of view - it was a hell of a show for those who were there - hope he takes it on the road next fall after the bass high-tail it outta here. If he does, make a point of seeing it. You won't be disappointed.
He's been fishing BI for years with 'Uncle' Zeke and the rest of the Usual Suspects - trust me, Ray, the guy knows needlefish.
