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John Habrek - maker of Hab's Custom Plugs "Zeno
has mastered the art of surf fishing. This book will help you master it
too!
Al Bentsen, legendary New York surfcaster "There
is information between these two covers that can replace many years
of trial and error that I had to endure. This book will give the new
angler a giant step forward in the learning process to becoming a
successful fisherman. Even older anglers can learn a few things that
they don't know. Zeno goes into the how, why, where and when to catch
stripers from the surf. His tips on the purchase of lures, clothing and
tackle are not only a money saver but will avoid the disappointment
that inferior items can cause at the most inopportune time. When I
started surf fishing in the mid 1940's there weren't any books, magazines
or an internet that contained the hows and whys of striper
fishing. I had to learn most of what I now know by trial and error. It was the
dawn of surf fishing as we know it today. I just wish I had a book like
this to read and guide me. Zeno has given the surf angler a modern surf
fishing bible of how-to." Fred
Golofaro, Senior Editor – The Fisherman Magazine
“An
amazingly thorough treatise on every aspect of fishing plugs in the surf,
with valuable insights on equipment, tides, weather and structure. A must
read for veteran and novice casters alike, by someone who has clearly
earned the status of a hard core regular.” Excerpt
from foreword by surfcaster
extraordinaire ,"Crazy"
Alberto
Knie Having
offered me the privilege of introducing the reader to this book, I find
this book has been long overdue. It sets a precedent with regards to
fishing with lures providing instruction on Where, When, Why and most
importantly HOW! Nuances usually overlooked by novices and seasoned
anglers are covered such as selection for proper conditions, seasons and
bait imitation. The book is Zeno’s distinctive
contribution to the world of saltwater plug fishing. One of the remarkable
things about Zeno Hromin is that along with his imagination and
pragmatic judgments, he has managed with his immense energy to share and
develop a book explaining the use of an anglers most useful tool for a
seemingly routine but fundamental task of surf fishing with plugs. He
achieves his goals! Hence the book title, the most immediate value of this
book is helping the reader to understand the concept and the art of
working many fine lures. From the essential tools of the trade, smart
strategies and worthy tips, Zeno shares it all cleverly and with a
great, humbling wit. The underlying theme of this book is the secret to
becoming a better fisherman with lures…and I highly and strongly
recommend it!
Steve McKenna -Rhode Island Surf Master The Art of Surfcasting with Lures by Zeno Hromin is a great read for both the novice and veteran surf striped bass fisherman. It will no doubt quickly become a staple guide for those two groups of fishermen.
Peter Graeber -Saltwater Edge , Newport ,RI Zeno has written a book that will appeal to all surfcasters, from novice anglers to the saltiest veterans. The content of this book is written so that a new surfcaster can take years off the learning curve while still making experienced surfcasters think about how they approach their own waters
Reprinted with permission from MSBA Spray Please visit Massachusetts Striped Bass Association at www.massachusettsstripedbass.com
A series of book reviews for MSBA by John Pollock “The Art of Surfcasting with Lures” Zeno Hromin, Self-Published When I started this series of reviews this is the book I most looked forward to reading because I had run across an article by the author that so closely paralleled my own experience, it prompted a letter to the editor (see OTW magazine 12/07). Zeno’s article on Darter plugs confirmed that this man knew what he was talking about. The curious reader of this book will appreciate the title “The Art of Surfcasting…” for indeed Zeno is an artist with words and images. Other fishing books are painting by numbers in comparison. He sets out to write more than a how-to book and he makes this clear up front with his opening question “Have you ever fished next to a surfcaster who was hooking on every cast while you drew blanks?” His answer is presentation and he goes on to treat the reader to some very subtle and sophisticated surfcasting techniques. Zeno’s surfcasting is also an Art. The other half of the title “with Lures” lets you know that he will not be dealing with chunking, bottom bumping or live lining, which is okay with this reader. At one time I plugged exclusively and even distained friends who bait fished. In my middle years I live lined eels exclusively during the Striped Bass decline and am now relearning the art of plugging. Zeno details the artist’s brush strokes and colors to be used with each type of plug--plugs that didn’t exist in my day. What a wealth of knowledge!! Here are some items. Strategy, plan your fishing around the idea that big bass do not chase bait they ambush it. Poppers work at night. Color doesn’t matter. Last two sound like heresy? This book is full of gems like this and I would recommend it for the chapter on white water surfcasting alone. When Zeno deals with different types of plugs you almost need to have a catalog from a tackle retailer next to you to understand the subtleties he is describing. Each type gets a chapter and he names his favorite brands and how to make the proper presentation in the surf. His heresy is abundant here as well. On the needlefish he is adamant that this plug with no apparent means to wiggle, dive or splash is most effective when retrieved slow and straight--in fact the slower the better. Each chapter ends with a ‘Tips’ memo and I found the tip on how to adjust the lip on a redfin swimmer almost ingenious. But you will have to buy the book to find out. I found it worth every penny and you will too.
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