SURFCASTING FOR STRIPED BASS ON
THE ISLANDS OF BLOCK AND AQUIDNECK

Here is a collection of memoirs, stories, and articles about surfcasting for striped bass with a Block Island and Aquidneck Island theme. Both informative and entertaining, “Surfcasting Around The Block II” will increase the reader’s knowledge and enjoyment as they pursue striped bass, not only on Block and Aquidneck Islands, but anywhere they can be caught.

DISCOVER:
Profiles of effective striped bass lures, plugs, natural baits, and how to rig them by veteran surfcasters Steve Mckenna, Pat Abate, Steve Campo, Gary Soldati, Brian Ernest, Mike Conley, Ed Babinski, and Dennis Zambrotta.

Effective Block Island fly fishing tactics and equipment
by veteran fisherman Steve Culton.

• A Block Island Kayak primer by Steve Winters.
• A current examination of Block Island geology, including the impact
• of shoreline change and sea-level rise on surfcasting by Bryan Oakley.
• A collection of classic Block Island surfcasting writings by the late Tim Coleman.
• A brief history and profile of Aquidneck Island surfcasting including a short story about the legendary Newport surfcaster Leroy Addison.
• Harrowing tales of surfcasting close calls by Peter Lajoie, Paul lemma, and Dennis Zambrotta.

Enjoy the pure pleasures of surfcasting as the author takes
you along on several of his past trips through creative writing.