Winter reading??? - Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating

piemma · 01-02-2006, 01:24 PM

Blizzard of 78. Greatest storm I ever went through. Northern RI had 54" of snow with 14 foot drifts. The wind blew for 6 or 7 hours straight at 70+ MPH. Truly an awe inspiring storm.

BrianS · 01-02-2006, 03:26 PM

Aside from a few tech books (SQL/Apple/Unix)

Im currently reading Memoirs of a Geisha... its not that bad.

I will probably also end up reading the entire LOTR trilogy for the umpteenth time

That is, untill Striper Wars comes in the mail...

Stewie · 01-02-2006, 04:04 PM

I just finished "The Terrible Hours" by Peter Maas. It is about the recovery of a sunken sub just before WW2. More importantly it is about a man named Swede Monson. He devised just about all of the underwater recovery systems and was the guy who made the formulas for breathing at great depths and avoiding the bends. A little textbooky, But, you won't be able to put it down during the first half.,

Raven · 01-02-2006, 04:44 PM

available at Amazon.com

but only on audio cassette

nobody can read clammer code.

Bass Babe · 01-02-2006, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by bjs

I will probably also end up reading the entire LOTR trilogy for the umpteenth time

Word, bjs.

For the most part, I'll be reading alot of books, articles, reports, etc. on gillnetting, trawling, scallop fishing, and fish, marine mammal, seabird, and turtle ID...for my new job! Yay!

As for suggestions, if you want to give yourself a striper break, I'd go with The Hungry Ocean by Linda Greenlaw. Not to say I perfectly agree with her viewpoints, but it is a great story about longlining for swordfish.

I'm in the middle of "Why do men have nipples?" -- my sister got it for me for Christmas. It's pretty cool -- it answers all sorts of unanswerables -- why do we yawn when others yawn? are farts really flammable? Funny stuff.

RIROCKHOUND · 01-03-2006, 09:48 AM

Longshot; thats a good read.
Currently reading: The Bounty (the 2003 book). Very good read on the in depth workings of the crew pre and post mutiny

Besides my usual reading load of a weekly geophyisics journal, and a few articles each month from various other journals, plus reading that focuses on my research, I dont do a ton of 'fun reading'. I read fairly fast though so I try to do 1 book a month. Not sure what next months will be.

As far as Greenlaw's book, I wouldnt buy anything other than Hungry Ocena, the rest were crap IMHO. She should have quit while she was ahead.

capecodder · 01-03-2006, 12:21 PM

Just started 10 Hours til Dawn, so far its very good.

One of the best books I ever read is The Devil in the White City by Eric Larson. First U.S. serial killer during the Chicago World Fair in the 1890s. Can't put it down.

Into the Heart of the Sea a good one.

Back Beach · 01-03-2006, 12:25 PM

Just started "A walk in the woods" last night. I'm about halfway through it.Two out of shape middle aged guys with no hiking experience decide to hike the 2100 mile appalachian trail. So far it is priceless..

Raven · 01-03-2006, 02:11 PM

keep us posted ...because we can have fun with whats in that book all winter long....

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me: i have technical manuals to read...and art books. Today believe it or not i just got my first digital camera....
(a Gift from my really great brother, Gary) oh boy- oh BOY !
it's a Canon Power Shot A410 with a zoom lense.

So i'll be reading all about how to use it...that and my guide to photoshop and illustrater "wow" book. Now, when i go fishing (or anywhere) i'll be able to have pictures without having to develope them.....This is going to be a blast for me....for years to come...
I'M like totally JAZZED!

Uncle Matt · 01-03-2006, 03:15 PM

I read that book Back Beach. It was great. Hiking the Appalachain Trail is a one day secret dream of mine. Straight through from Springer Mountain, GA to Mt. Katadin, ME. Maybe when I retire. It would be the ultimate personal challenge for a fat guy like me.

eelslinger · 01-08-2006, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Back Beach

Just started "A walk in the woods" last night. I'm about halfway through it.Two out of shape middle aged guys with no hiking experience decide to hike the 2100 mile appalachian trail. So far it is priceless..

I listened to these on cd while on a long distance drive for the holidays. They were well worth it.

I shocked to find I had a personal connection in the cod one. The cod scientist I used to work for years ago was quoted in it.

The Bryson one was funny. I almost drove off the road laughing about his sidekick's exploits in Waynesboro, VA.

Nebe · 01-08-2006, 07:45 PM

walk in the woods is great.. i love the part where the guys buddy has a mental breakdown and chucks his 12 pack of bud into the woods

i hiked the width of mass on the appalation.. there is no way in hell i would dod the whole thing... no way jose

Bass Babe · 01-08-2006, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by RIROCKHOUND

As far as Greenlaw's book, I wouldnt buy anything other than Hungry Ocena, the rest were crap IMHO. She should have quit while she was ahead.

Oh, I totally agree.
Book 1 -- Great book about fishing
Book 2 -- Boring book about being a spinster
Book 3 -- Uh...recipes?
Book 4 -- Is there one? I stopped paying attention.