Fishing Maine: An Angler's Guide To More Than 80 Fresh- And Saltwater Fishing Spots - Paperback

by Tom Seymour (Author)

More than 80 of the best places to fish, both fresh- and saltwater.

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Maine has long been one of the East's finest destinations for all sorts of quality fishing in pristine surroundings. You can catch lunker smallmouths from a wilderness lake; gorgeous brook trout from a crystal-clear mountain stream; trophy brown trout just a stone's throw from a major city; and striped bass, mackerel, and bluefish along the coast. With so many spots for top fishing, knowing where to go and how to get there is information you need to have at your fingertips. So whether you're a first-time visitor or a lifelong resident, you'll find Fishing Maine an indispensable companion.Inside are detailed descriptions of more than eighty fishing hot spots around the state. Each site description includes the species present; the best times to fish; tips on lures, flies, bait, tackle, and techniques; access information; and highly useful maps and photographs. Everything you need to plan a Maine fishing trip is here, whether you're heading out for a week in the wilderness or an hour on a local pond.Find out what many Maine residents have known for years--for the best fishing in the East, you have to go north.

Author Biography

Tom Seymour is an award-winning outdoor columnist and book author and a regular contributor to Maine Fish and Wildlife magazine. July, 2006, marks the twentieth anniversary of Tom's award-winning outdoor column, Waldo County Outdoors, which appears in The Republican Journal. Tom¿s book credits include Hiking Maine, Fishing Maine, Foraging New England and the soon-to-be-released Birding Maine, also by FalconGuide. Additionally, Tom wrote Tom Seymour¿s Maine, A Maine Anthology and edited and updated Maine off The Beaten Path, Globe Pequot Press. Tom is a registered Maine Guide.