The Fishing Club Brothers and Sisters of the Angle

by Rich, Bob; Cassell, Jay

• ISBN13: 9781592289295
• ISBN10: 1592289290
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2006-05-01
• Publisher: Lyons Press

Summary

Bob Rich may very well be the Don Quixote of fishing, always on a quest for the most memorable experiences on the water. A former president of the United States (George Herbert Walker Bush), a Hall of Fame slugger (Ted Williams), the world's most famous bass fisherman (Bill Dance), and an Olympic skier (Andy Mill) are just a few of the friends Bob enlists to help in his search. Interesting people and passionate anglers all, they share with a fishing buddy their first memories of fishing, reflections on what impact the sport has had on their lives, and why they love to fish. Their stories, as told to an ardent and articulate brother of the angle, make The Fishing Club a very special book and an enjoyable read. Through it all, you'll feel part of the fishing fraternity that includes Bob, his friends, and the many anglers he meets on his journey around the fresh and salt waters of the world.

Author Biography

Bob Rich, author of Fish Fights, pursues his passion for saltwater fishing near his home in Islamorada in the Florida Keys. He is the president of Rich Products Corporation, a multinational, family-owned manufacturer and distributor of food products headquartered in Buffalo, New York. His charitable activities include fund-raising for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	vii
Foreword	ix
Introduction	xiii
1 John Bailey: English Adventurer	3	(16)
2 Don Tyson: Chicken King, Marlin Tamer	19	(16)
3 Bill Dance: Bass Catchin' Legend	35	(28)
4 Jane Cooke: Urban Angler	63	(18)
5 Andy Mill: Wilde Hund	81	(14)
6 Ken Longaker and Karl Bratvold: The Norsemen	95	(26)
7 George Herbert Walker Bush: Angler and Chief	121	(22)
8 William Bradley: Gentleman from the South	143	(12)
9 Sandy and Sue Moret: Florida Keys Outfitters	155	(22)
10 Scott Keller: Fish Hawk	177	(22)
11 Ted Williams: An American Hero	199	(18)
12 Toby Cosgrove: Doctor of the Heart	217	(18)
Conclusion	235	(8)
Epilogue	243	(4)
Appendix	247	(8)
Books by John Bailey	247	(1)
Excerpts from IGFA Web Site	248	(5)
Ted Williams's Career Highlights	253	(2)
Bibliography	255