Another great Zeno book - Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating

Pete F. · 11-13-2008, 12:09 AM

The Hunt for Big Stripers
I think all my plugs are going to be for sale by the time I finish this book, except for the eelskins.
Zeno, you have outdone yourself again.
Thanks for organizing this and getting everyone to contribute their knowledge.
I think it might be time to skin those giant eels I have in the freezer. On second thought, I think I will wait until a really cold day in the middle of the winter when I can really dream about fishing.

Rocco34520 · 11-13-2008, 06:25 AM

I agree. Zeno has outdone himself once again.

NIB · 11-13-2008, 07:16 AM

It's a good book.It is a nice compilation of different fishing styles.I have read a few chapters and I have found it both inspirational and informative.I highly recommend it.

afterhours · 11-13-2008, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by NIB

It's a good book.It is a nice compilation of different fishing styles.I have read a few chapters and I have found it both inspirational and informative.I highly recommend it.

same here

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The Dad Fisherman · 11-13-2008, 08:07 AM

Its already on the X-mas list.....

Zeno · 11-13-2008, 03:09 PM

I won't lie to you, I was very nervous as to what kind of reception this book will receive. The Art of Surfcasting with Lures was received better then I could of ever hoped for. With that in mind, I was worried that there is nowhere to go but down. Those who read the manuscript told me that it was actually better but you cannot go by why your friends are saying,regardless how well meaning they might be. First few people that read the book gave me some encouraging feedback but a phone call with Steve McKenna yesterday had me floored. I'll let Steve fill you in on details when he gets his new PC up and running. He told me regardless of his involvement in this project ,that he felt this books was better then first. In fact ,he felt it was the best book ever done on this particular subject. I still have a hard time to believe that anything I am a part of can be called "best" on a good day ,all I ever hoped for was "good"

So thank you all for your support and thanks to all the wonderful contributors who shared their knowledge and helped me make this project a reality. If you think publishing a book with a publisher is hard, try writing/editing/cropping/converting/printing/advertising/selling/recordkeeping all the while working with bunch of very high strung personalities.
Honey ,where did you hid the Prozac?

JohnR · 11-13-2008, 03:23 PM

Reading now (OK, not RIGHT now but it is the book I'm reading when I read)! Look forward to it!

Zeno · 11-13-2008, 07:18 PM

btw
NIB seal of approval is a big deal to me.....honestly

That's is an elusive award NIB don't bestow on just any product

Sea Dangles · 11-13-2008, 07:37 PM

Who reads the book to NIB?
He just pleasures himself to the photos.

HookLine&Sinker · 11-13-2008, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by The Dad Fisherman

Its already on the X-mas list.....

same

tynan19 · 11-13-2008, 10:05 PM

Halfway through. Makes you re-think. Great read Z.

BigFish · 11-13-2008, 10:32 PM

Z......you ever cosider putting out a book of your photo handy work from the surf.....put me down for the first copy! Your pics are truly beautiful!

Zeno · 11-14-2008, 05:07 AM

Honestly ,I don't think my pictures are exceptional.
The difference between my pictures and many others is that I will actually stop fishing if i "like the shot". The thing is ,we all see these same scenes with out eyes, I just sometimes burn it on disc and recreate a moment. Nothing is making me happier then to have someone enjoy my writing or my pictures. Never in a thousand years my grandfather would thing i would get here from where I was so I feel incredibly blessed and lucky to have friends like many here on s-b.com. As far as a book ,my pictures are only result of using the camera for 4 months and maybe 10 times. Maybe after few years I'd be open to idea of putting in a web-based kind of thing (not sure exactly what) but I doubt about a book form. The printing is still a very expensive process. I will make some of the prints available through some choice shops. I just wish I could do it and make it more reasonable as far as cost. Again ,you running into cost of printing/framing
You really cant win

steve · 11-14-2008, 06:39 AM

Zeno, To follow up our phone call, this new book is without a doubt the best technical surf striped bass book that Ive ever read and I am so proud to be a part of it. Anyone, either novice or sharpie , will get alot of very useful information on catching stripers in the surf from this book. Also, it is a great follow-up to the first book. Armed with info from both, I can't understand why all of the readers won't do better in the surf in 2009! Congrats!!!!!!. PS- Who's the surf fisherman on the cover? PPS, It's so nice to see that the rigged eel and eel skin got there " just desserts " in the new book. I have been telling people for years to use them. They may take a little time and effort but as you know, well woth it.

BigFish · 11-14-2008, 08:02 AM

Your pictures ARE exceptional Z!

Zeno · 11-18-2008, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by steve

Zeno, To follow up our phone call, this new book is without a doubt the best technical surf striped bass book that Ive ever read and I am so proud to be a part of it. Anyone, either novice or sharpie , will get alot of very useful information on catching stripers in the surf from this book. Also, it is a great follow-up to the first book. Armed with info from both, I can't understand why all of the readers won't do better in the surf in 2009! Congrats!!!!!!. PS- Who's the surf fisherman on the cover? PPS, It's so nice to see that the rigged eel and eel skin got there " just desserts " in the new book. I have been telling people for years to use them. They may take a little time and effort but as you know, well woth it.

Steve ,clean up your mail box....

Sea Flat · 11-14-2008, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Zeno

Honestly ,I don't think my pictures are exceptional.
The difference between my pictures and many others is that I will actually stop fishing if i "like the shot". The thing is ,we all see these same scenes with out eyes, I just sometimes burn it on disc and recreate a moment. Nothing is making me happier then to have someone enjoy my writing or my pictures. Never in a thousand years my grandfather would thing i would get here from where I was so I feel incredibly blessed and lucky to have friends like many here on s-b.com. As far as a book ,my pictures are only result of using the camera for 4 months and maybe 10 times. Maybe after few years I'd be open to idea of putting in a web-based kind of thing (not sure exactly what) but I doubt about a book form. The printing is still a very expensive process. I will make some of the prints available through some choice shops. I just wish I could do it and make it more reasonable as far as cost. Again ,you running into cost of printing/framing
You really cant win

Your photography is phenomenal!! Even better than your writing and that is very good. Some of the pictures that you have posted here and SOL are amazing.

I have read the first few chapters of your book. So far, so awesome. Thanks.

bassballer · 11-14-2008, 02:44 PM

Jut picked up the book at Quaker ln. Cant wait to get into this! Excited about the sections on riggies and eel skins. Those are THE 2 techniques I will be using alot next year.

Swimmer · 11-19-2008, 10:41 AM

I ordered them both and received them. I told my wife that she could give them to me for Christmas. Started reading the first book and she starts in on me. Had to give it up and she hid them both until Christmas eve. Bah humbug.

Pete F. · 11-19-2008, 11:34 AM

Just tell her Thanksgiving is the new Christmas. Hey it's worth a try.

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Originally Posted by Swimmer

I ordered them both and received them. I told my wife that she could give them to me for Christmas. Started reading the first book and she starts in on me. Had to give it up and she hid them both until Christmas eve. Bah humbug.