My latest and most thorough book on flats fishing on and in the bountiful shallows of Florida is now available for purchase on the University Press of Florida web site (UPF.com) as well as Amazon.com, Borders.com, Barnes and Noble and a majority of online as well as brick and mortar booksellers.
The contributors of the images and story content are impressive:
* Bass Pro Shops
* Tim Borski
* Vaughn Cochran
* Pat Ford
* Heritage Kayaks
* Ranger Boats
* Angling Destinations/ Scott Heywood
* Captain Butch Constable
* Captain Jon Cooper
* Captain Bill Curtis
* Captain John Kumiski
* Captain Mike Locklear
* Captain Greg Poland
* Captain Tom Rowland
* Captain Robert "RT" Trosset
* Jan S. Maizler
Review Quote(s)From Barnes & Noble-
"Few places on earth offer better opportunities for "flats," or shallow ocean fishing, than Florida. But to be successful, shallow water marine angling requires training and discipline, traits exemplified by Jan S. Maizler, a world champion angler who has already penned several books on the topic. Fishing Florida's Flats proves his modesty. Though he himself has more than 45 years of flats fishing experience, Maizler draws generously on the expertise of numerous other "flatsmasters." Peerless fishing wisdom."
Captain Ted Lund, Editor of Fly Fishing in Salt Waters Magazine says, " Fishing Florida's Flats" is perhaps one of the finest books on regional angling nuances ever written. Jan Maizler has put together a talented stable of writers willing to bare their secrets to success in the Florida Shallows. It is a worthwhile addition to any angling library even the least bit concerned with Florida's flats environment."
World-renowned shallow water angling expert, author, writer, and columnist Frank Sargeant of the Tampa Tribune says, " Fishing Florida's Flats is a book loaded with information on the fine points of flats fishing for bonefish, tarpon, and permit, among other species. Author Jan Maizler taps the expertise of some of the nation's top flats guides and adds his own decades of knowledge to it. Whether you're a beginner or expert, you'll find lots of tips, tricks, and knowledge here."
Veteran outdoor and travel writer/photographer, the legendary M. Timothy O’Keefe is the editor of UPF’s Wild Florida Series. Here are some excerpts of his introductory comments on this book. “ Fishing Florida’s Flats” is… the most thorough body of work ever assembled about Florida flats game fishing and all of it is provided by the top experts. “ Fishing Florida’s Flats”…deserves to become a classic reference…never presented before with such impeccable authority.”"Jan Maizler's book offers plenty of detail on the fishing and makes you want to get out on the water to put that knowledge into practice."--Jimmy Jacobs, Editor,
Florida Game and Fish Magazine
From Visit Florida.com, The State's Official Source for Travel Planning:
Meanwhile, Jan S. Maizler’s Fishing Florida’s Flats (University Press of Florida, 2007) takes readers from the days of outdoors writer Zane Grey to today, all in search of bonefish, tarpon and permit. It’s filled with juicy information; who but a veteran fisherman could describe the tarpon’s hunger for the tasty palolo worm, found in coral reefs, thusly: “It sips the worm in; it is so delicate to see a hundred-pound fish do this.”
The University Press of Florida describes the work thusly:
"An extremely detailed and thorough book that no serious shallow water angler will be able to pass up."--John D. Brownlee, Editor-in-Chief, SaltWater Sportsman Magazine
"Excellent. . . . Maizler has compiled a world of interesting detail."--Jim Hardie, freelance writer for the Miami Herald, Stuart News, and Florida Fishing Week
Shallow ocean, or "flats," fishing is one of the most popular coastal activities in Florida. No other place has such a large combination of different shallow water species. In Fishing Florida's Flats, world-champion angler Jan Maizler draws on the expertise of numerous "flatsmasters" who share their wisdom on how to land a trophy catch.
Their advice--suitable for a range of first-time and experienced anglers--includes tackle selection, techniques, and directions to "hot spots" for each flats species. From habitat, biology, and feeding patterns to spotting tactics and state records, each flats fish is covered in detail. Maizler offers invaluable knowledge of the many vessels available, the different kinds of flats and the best ways to wade them, and important weather safety information. Maizler also reviews the recent technical and electronic developments in flats fishing, such as websites, software programs, and Global Positioning System devices that are now necessary additions to the Florida flats angler's arsenal.
For the large and growing number of anglers who have chosen flats fishing as their sport, this is the ultimate guide for catching bonefish, tarpon, permit, barracuda, sharks, redfish, seatrout, and snook in the state. Get hooked on Fishing Florida’s Flats.
Jan S. Maizler is a journalist and former IGFA world-record holder for bonefish on two-pound line and permit on four-pound line. He is the author of seven books. |
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