I’m a fisheries biologist by trade, and being a fisherman, it’s one of the most interesting jobs I can imagine having. With only a few dozen of us in Maine, outside of the angling community you don’t hear much about the trade. You don’t see many books about fisheries biology either, and even less common, in fact almost nonexistent, would be a fictional book about a young … [Read more...] about Trouble at Clear Lake
Haskell’s Klondike
The hunt for gold has fascinated man for centuries, and played a key role in the discovery of new land and settlement of mining boom towns throughout 17th and 18th century America. Prospectors scoured the country, making discoveries that often turned desolate valleys into crowded settlements overnight. Claims of abundant, rich gold were wildly exaggerated more often than not, … [Read more...] about Haskell’s Klondike
More Old Tales of the Maine Woods
When I reviewed the book “Old Tales of the Maine Woods” a couple of years ago, the first thought that came to mind was “Man, I wish I would have thought of that!” I’d been pondering ways to republish some of the old outdoor stories that deserved to be read by today’s generation of outdoor enthusiasts. Apparently, Steve Pinkham was thinking the same thing, and he put together a … [Read more...] about More Old Tales of the Maine Woods
Wilderness Warden
One of the great things about the Outdoor Sporting Library is the feedback from readers, including frequent suggestions of outdoor books I should write about. Recently a reader mentioned the book “Wilderness Warden”, written by Edward C. Janes in 1955. I quickly found a copy online and in just a few short days, discovered one of the best works of Maine outdoor fiction I’ve ever … [Read more...] about Wilderness Warden
The Contest
The Contest James Hurley Islandport Press, 2013 250 Pages BS. That’s Benedict Salem. He’s a semi-retired transplanted fly fisherman/writer and main character in James Hurley’s fly fishing novel “The Contest”. The hub of BS’s new town in rural Maine, the Crossing House, is a local hotel, restaurant and meeting place for local anglers. Bill Cahill, owner of the Crossing … [Read more...] about The Contest