Books

[Mr. Sandman]

Well it is getting to the season where I catch up on my reading. I have had this book in the drawer of my nightstand now for 8 months and hadn't cracked the cover. Finally dove into it this weekend, nearly done. This is a very interesting book. It is called "The secret life of the lobster" Not just about science aspect but intertwined with some history and real life stories. Well done! If you have any interest in sea creatures or the coastal environment check it out.

[Fish_Eye]

Hi Jim,

I never met a lobster I didn't like. I'll be sure and pick up a copy.

Here's a couple of interesting books:

Striper Chronicles by Leo N. Orsi Subtitle: East Coast Surf Fishing Legends & Adventures was released last year. It pays homage to two of my favorite islands, Block Island and Jamestown. You'll probably recognize a few of the names of local sharpies that fish these productive waters.

Another great read is Frank Mundus's new book "Fifty Years a Hooker". You can buy it direct from him at http://www.fmundus.com/ and have it signed for that matter. It's an interesting look at the man who inspired Peter Benchley to write Jaws; Frank was the role model for the charcter Quint...only he's more colorful. The book deals with a lot of the crazy characters Frank has fished with over the years. Frank pioneered shark fishing for sport in 1951 and went on to catch the world's largest fish on rod and reel on his boat the Cricket II.

Mike