Surfcasting Around The Block by Dennis Zambrotta is the newest addition to my fishing library. The book has three parts. You can read each part independently, but I would suggest starting at the begging with the history, then wade through the fishing stories (which themselves are written in historical rigor), and conclude your journey with the chapters on gear and methods.
I enjoyed all three parts of the book. But, my personal favorite was the chapters on gear and methods. The chapters on needlefish and eels represent not only the best synthesis of knowledge on these subjects, but they also break new ground by speaking to methods not previously written about in the Surfcasting literature.
When I first fished Block Island, I wish Surfcasting Around The Block was published. But, now after reading Zambrotta’s book, I have a new game plan. Bass beware! 😉
