| View Larger Image | On the Run: An Angler's Journey Down the Striper Coast | Paperbackby David Dibenedetto (Author)
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| | Binding: | Paperback | | Publisher: | It Books | | Page Count: | 256 Pages | | Publication Date: | September 01, 2004 | | Sales Rank: | 220,266th |
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Product Description
Each autumn, one of nature's most magnificent dramas plays out when striped bass undertake a journey, from the northeastern United States to the Outer Banks of North Carolina, in search of food and warmer seas. Writer and angler David DiBenedetto followed this great migration -- the fall run -- for three months in the autumn of 2001. On the Run offers vivid portrayals of the zany and obsessive characters DiBenedetto met on his travels -- including the country's most daring fisherman, an underwater videographer who chucked his corporate job in favor of filming striped bass, and the reclusive angler who claims that catching the world-record striper in 1982 sent his life into a tailspin. Along his route, DiBenedetto also delves into the natural history and biology of this great game fish, and depicts the colorful cultures of the seaside communities where the striped bass reigns supreme. |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.5 based on 22 reviews)
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One Man's Passion is Another Man's Adventure by AmericanFishingJournals.com (USA)  5 Stars
April 17, 2009
This is one of the first books we pick up each winter when the cold, wet weather sets in and shuts down the local fishing opportunities. A must read for any angler, not just Striper fishermen. The author meets many colorful characters along his journey, that provide for an entertaining adventure. Join along in the fun as the author discovers many different techiques to how people approach their obsession with these great game fish.
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Great fishing book! by Mikatoga (California) 5 Stars
May 30, 2008
This was a gift for my brother who is a zealous striper fisherman and he has an extensive library of fishing books. He was delighted to get this one.
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Makes you want to quit your job and go fishing! by Michael Skalski (Marlton, NJ) 5 Stars
May 13, 2008
Great read. I'm actually only 1/2 way through it, but it's been fun! Entertaining and written with excellent voice.
Oh, by the way, don't leave it out in the rain. It's not waterproof. That explains the 1/2 way through bit.
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Great adventure by Allen (Dawsonville, GA United States) 5 Stars
August 17, 2006
Great book, and great idea. Who would not want to take off work and follow the striper run, and tell the stories of those who part of striper lore.....Great read.
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If you love stripers read this book! by U.B. Kiddin (Hoboken, NJ)  4 Stars
November 16, 2005
I am by no means a good striper fisherman, but man do I love to fish for them! This book is humorous and well written, a great little story about all the different characters who pursue this mighty fish. I especially loved the part about "skishing!" it's laugh out loud funny! Thanks Mr. DiBenedetto for a great story!
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