The Ultimate Guide to Surfcasting

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Summary: Informative book on Surfcasting
Review: As an avid surfcaster, this is a very informative book for both the novice and seasoned veteran, especially if you are interested in improving your overall casting distance. The illustrations detail different methods of attaining distance to where you can reach the fish. The book also tells you about how to set up your gear for this type of casting and how to maintain it so that it is working properly. I found it to be easy reading not technical to the point where it slowed you down, and with the soft cover version, you can take it down to the beach while you pratice, to make sure that you are doing everything in proper order so that you can get the distance you desire. Overall I felt this book to be outstanding and a must for every surf fishermans library.

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Summary: A true winner in the world of fishing literature!
Review: I am always searching for something, anything that will allow me to improve my techniques when it comes to fishing, I found it with this book. This book helped me to understand and build stronger casting techniques and now I feel a lot more comfortable surfcasting. I also had a lot of questions on what gear to use and this book includes a section with excellent examples of gear choices and how to set them and a real eye opener on how to tune your reels to keep their performance smooth.

The knowlege that Ron Arra has shared in this book will definitely increase your confidence and distance in the surf. Thank you Ron Arra and Curt Garfield for taking the time to introduce this great piece of work into the sportsmans world!

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Summary: The Ultimate Guide to Surfcasting
Review: I love fishing the surf with everything from a fly rod up to the big graphite surf sticks with a conventional reel so this book was a "must have" for me. I was not disappointed. I have never seen a book that covers such a wide range of fishing techniques for the surf to the degree of depth that this book goes into. Thank you Ron Arra and Curt Garfield for making the effort to put together such a comprehensive guide for us true surf fishing enthusiasts. This one has earned a permenant place on top of the heap of the fishing books I already have. Highly recommened reading.

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Summary: Longer Distance Casting
Review: I was an average surf caster,until I bought an old copy of John Holden's book Long Distance Casting. I studied that method, but couldn't get the hang of it. Then came Ron Arra and Curt Garfield's Ultimate Guide to Surfcasting. One can make the analogy between the Wright brothers airplane and a modern aircraft with the Holden book and the Arra-Garfield product.
Ron Arra goes into great detail about position, form,and posture,
all necessary to achieve significantly greater casting distance.He also recommends rods and reels which I have found to be the best one can obtain. Aside from these considerations, the book is as easy as it is enjoyable to read.

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Summary: The Ultimate Guide to Surfcasting
Review: Ron Arra and Curt Garfield have teamed up to put everything you need to know about surfcasting in to this short and tightly written book. It has improved my ability to reach out and connect with striped bass and blue fish.

I bought my copy last winter and will be buying two more as stocking stuffers for my sons. Both like to fish, but never have tried surf fishing.

I'm a contributing editor for Nor'east Saltwater Magazine and read just about everything published on saltwater fishing on the east coast of the US. This book is outstanding! The first five chapters alone are worth the price of admission.

Bob Creeden, Athens, NY

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Summary: The Ultimate Guide to Surfcasting
Review: Ron Arra and Curt Garfield have teamed up to put everything you need to know about surfcasting in to this short and tightly written book. It has improved my ability to reach out and connect with striped bass and blue fish.

I bought my copy last winter and will be buying two more as stocking stuffers for my sons. Both like to fish, but never have tried surf fishing.

I'm a contributing editor for Nor'east Saltwater Magazine and read just about everything published on saltwater fishing on the east coast of the US. This book is outstanding! The first five chapters alone are worth the price of admission.

Bob Creeden, Athens, NY

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Summary: A must have for any fisherman on your Christmas list.
Review: The Ultimate Guide to Surfcasting contains chapters on techniques, equipment, rigging, fly casting for distance, proper presentation of lures and baits, a chapter on Stan Gibbs and "Starting youngsters off right" just to name a few.

Mr. Arra covered all the bases with this one. I couldn't recommend this book more!!!

Every surfcaster should read this book due to its great information on many important aspects that are needed be a better fisherman.

The Ultimate Guide to Surfcasting is bound to be an instant classic.

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Summary: The Ultimate Guide to Surfcasting
Review: The Ultimate Guide to Surfcasting is a WINNER!

It is very informative and covers all aspects of surfcasting and much more! The illustrations and step-by-step photographs are extremely helpful and the Tips chapter is priceless. I also find the Stan Gibbs: Still the Master, Tune Up for More Distance, Taking Care of Your Gear and Yourself chapters good read and refreshing!

This is probably one of the best fishing books I've read in a long time and I highly recommend it for those who thinks know it all! Thank you Ron Arra and Curt Garfield for their dedication and knowledge sharing.

CONGRATULATIONS and GOOD FISHING!

Alberto Knie
aka: "Crazy" Alberto

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Summary: A must have for any fisherman on your Christmas list.
Review: There are chapters on technics, equipment, rigging, fly casting for distance, proper presentation of lures and baits, a chapter on Stan Gibbs and "Starting youngsters off right" just to name a few .

Mr Arra covered all the bases with this one . I couldn't recommend this book more!!!

Every surfcaster should read this book due to its great information on many important aspects that are needed be a better fisherman.

This is an instant classic.

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Summary: The Ultimate Guide to Surfcasting
Review: This book "The Ultimate Guide to Surfcasting" covers all the important aspects of surfcasting....including starting youngsters off correctly to be a success at this challenging and rewarding sport...I am sure this book will be a classic. It also covers the basics for two handed fly rod casting. The book features various types of gear, casting techniques, for long distance fishing. Ron's knowledge is unlimited....There is numerous how to explanation's on terminal tackle, proper lures...baits to use, rods, reels, knots and complete instructions. The section about the basic types of equipment for planning a beach fishing trip is of great help, to anyone who enjoys surf fishing. This book has the potential to be a classic for many years, for it has the true foundations and learning skills to be a success at this sport.
While reading this book, one can determine that Arra is an excellent teacher with many years of fishing experience and has great wisdom which is evident when reading this book.