Tales About Fishing For Your Dad This Father’s Day, Are You Struggling to Find a Gift?
Does your Dad enjoy good tales about fishing and are you finding it hard to settle on a decent Father’s Day gift? You’re not alone. There is a way to add both reading enjoyment and the favorite pastime, fishing, into one special gift.
The Tales about Fishing Book
Pick him up a copy of David Kinney’s The Big One: An Island, An Obsession and The Furious Pursuit of a Great Fish. Kinney spent five weeks on Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts following the community during their annual sport’s event, The Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby. He also participated in the tournament and managed to gain access to some of the best known fishermen and their favorite spots in the area. The fishermen’s stories and their tales about fishing are intriguing, weird and funny. The most amusing parts being the first person description this Pulitzer Prize winning journalist recounts trying to earn the seasoned anglers’ trust.
Suspense and the History of the Island
Even if your Dad is not a total fish fan, but likes a good read, The Big One is recommended for its well researched account of the history of Martha’s Vineyard and the fishing derby. It’s more than just tales about fishing; it’s a culture backdrop to one of our greatest pastimes. Martha’s Vineyard has long been a favorite vacation spot for the well to do, however The Big One uncovers the real beauty of the island – its eccentric characters that call the Vineyard home all year round. The year that Mr. Kinney covered the derby, there was a potential cheating scandal by one the favorites in the derby that added suspense to the expected tales about fishing. It is simply a well written, entertaining and colorful portrait that your Dad will sure to enjoy.
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