Florida's Fishing Legends and Pioneers

Submitted by Doug Kelly

Submitted on 03/17/2011
Fishing Spot:
Atlantic Ocean (FL)
Fort Lauderdale, FL United States United States
After nearly three years, Florida's Fishing Legends and Pioneers finally made it from my computer to the publisher to the printer and to the republic for which it stands. I hope you read further, and apologies if you receive this more than once.
 
 
 
 
A FEW TESTIMONIALS
 
 
 
“Doug Kelly skillfully traces the history of sport fishing inFlorida in great detail with fascinating stories, tales and anecdotes focusing on legendary anglers and their contributions to fishing.” -- Mark Sosin, producer and host of Mark Sosin’s Saltwater Journal
 
 
 
“The famous characters of Florida fishing live again in these pages. Kelly’s is the best kind of writing about angling—the kind that you want to take your time to enjoy, that at the same time compels you to go out fishing immediately.” -- David Conway, managing editor, Florida Sportsman and author of Fishing Key West and the Lower Keys
 
 
 
“A tribute to some of the most outstanding fishing personalities of our time. If you have a passion for fishing Florida’s waters, you will love this book.” -- Carlene Fredericka Brennen, noted author and co-editor of Randy Wayne White’s Ultimate Tarpon Book
 
 
 
“I don’t care that he can’t get a nibble out of a school of starving grunts. Doug needs to pay off his Lamborghini, so please buy the book.” -- Kelly Shannon Kelly, the wife who puts up with the old guy
 
 
 
BUY A DISCOUNTED, SIGNED COPY
 
 
 
The hardcover book published by University Press of Florida is 36 chapters, 352 pages, 120 historical images and it retails for $26.95 (plus shipping and 7% tax to Floridians). However, jus' cuz we're tite, I'll personalize, sign and mail you a copy for $25 total -- inclusive of shipping and tax (offer good until March 31, 2011). It’s easy to order: Either 1) reply to this email and I’ll send the order form; 2) go to www.FloridasFishingLegends.com; or call 727-724-4949. The book is also available throughout Florida at specialty sporting goods stores and retail outlets such as Barnes & Noble or online at Amazon.com (but those will not be signed editions).
 
 
 
IN THE MOOD FOR SOMETHING MORE VALUABLE?
 
 
 
Bid on a special numbered and signed "Author's Collection" of only 30 limited editions signed year-book style on the inside front page by most of the living legends depicted in the book. Signers include Stu Apte, Mark Sosin, Lefty Kreh, Billy Pate, Guy Harvey, Vic Dunaway, Roland Martin, Joan Wulff, Shaw Grigsby, Marsha Bierman, Bill Curtis and Bob Stearns. I'll be donating most of them to worthy charities, auctioning a few others and keeping the rest. If you want to be added to the notification list when the auctions occur, reply to this email and indicate such.
 
 
 
As I state in the book, this project, like the building of a matchstick house, began as a thousand scattered pieces and it gradually evolved into an exciting ride for me through Florida's angling history and lore. I think you'll feel the same way after reading Florida's Fishing Legends and Pioneers.
 
 
 
Good tides & bass wishes,
 
 
 
Doug Kelly
 
 
 
727-724-4949