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Carolines' Book 

 a Must for Serious 

 Inshore Anglers 



At first glance, the bookstore peruser 

 might think that Inshore Fishing the 

 Carolinas' Coasts is just another coastal 

 fishing book. But on closer inspection, 

 the fishing enthusiast will find this guide 

 differs from others by covering the full 

 range of inshore fishing opportunities. 

 The book will be most useful to the nov- 

 ice or newcomer to the Carolinas who is 

 interested in the array of inshore sport- 

 fishing choices. But even veteran anglers 

 will benefit from new insights provided 

 by the author, veteran angler Bob 

 Newman. 



Newman's book is organized around 

 the most popular species that inshore 

 fishing enthusiasts will likely encounter 

 — spotted seatrout, bluefish, red drum, 

 flounder, tarpon, king and Spanish mack- 

 erel, cobia and sheepshead. For each 

 species, information is presented on life 

 history, fishing tactics, hot spots and 

 tackle. Newman also addresses various 

 types of fishing, including pier, surf, boat 

 and fly-fishing — and popular locations. 

 The book is filled with useful tips on 

 fishing tactics and methods. The author 

 presents an easy and novel way to catch 

 fiddler crabs — with a bucket and two 

 boards — for use as sheepshead bait. 



A chapter devoted to saving our 

 coastal environment, although laudatory 

 in its intent, seems out of place and is 

 cursory in its treatment of the subject. 

 For example, after the author describes 

 problems with coastal wetlands and ero- 

 sion, he devotes a section to the question, 

 "What are we doing to stop this?" The 

 only legislation he mentions is the 

 Coastal Barrier Improvement Act of 

 1990 and the North American Wetlands 

 Conservation Act of 1990. There are 

 other laws that arguably have more im- 

 pact. Other statements reflect personal 

 opinion, but are presented as fact, such 

 as, "State and local governments have 

 never been greatly concerned about the 

 environment." More appropriately, the 

 discussion could have focused on activi- 

 ties such as tag-and-release, ethical an- 



gling and programs to curb marine de- 

 bris. In these areas, anglers can have a 

 direct impact. 



An associated problem is the lack 

 of references for the information pre- 

 sented. Proper referencing would have 

 better documented these statements and 

 provided a list for additional reading. 



The six appendices provide good 

 sources for more information. Topics 

 include piers, licenses and regulations, 

 bait and tackle shops, environmental 

 organizations, guides, charter and head 

 boats, marinas and boat dealers. The 

 directories are not all-inclusive, but there 

 are enough choices to get you started. 



Despite these minor problems, the 

 book is recommended reading for in- 

 shore anglers and should find a place on 

 the bookshelf of all serious Carolina 

 fishermen. Inshore Fishing the Caroli- 

 nas ' Coasts is available in bookstores or 

 directly from the publisher: Down 

 Home Press, P.O. Box 4126, Asheboro, 

 NC 27204. The price is $13.95, plus 84 

 cents tax. Mail orders should include 

 $1.50 for shipping. For more informa- 

 tion, call 910/672-6889. 



Get a Grip 



on Ocean Motion 



After months of planning and sav- 

 ing, you have finally embarked on that 

 long-awaited fishing and boating adven- 

 ture. The skies are blue, the sun is bright 

 and the sea is a little choppy. The cap- 

 tain tells you the fish have been biting 

 and you should expect some real action. 



Then it happens. As the boat leaves 

 the harbor, your mouth starts to feel dry. 

 Next comes yawning. Soon you start to 

 sweat, even though your skin is cold and 

 clammy. Next the queasiness begins, 

 followed shortly by full-blown nausea. 

 The rest is a rerun of breakfast. If you've 

 felt these symptoms of seasickness, it 

 might help to know that you are far from 

 alone. Mai de mer affects nearly 90 

 percent of the population. 



It might also help to know that 

 you can get relief from a new Sea 

 Grant brochure, "Get a Grip on Ocean 

 Motion." 



The brochure gives you options for 

 preventing and treating seasickness. 



First, you can adapt. Or you can take 

 drugs, the most common way to treat 

 seasickness. There are a variety of pre- 

 scription and over-the-counter products to 

 combat symptoms. 



Also, there is acupressure. In the past 

 few years, the use of pressure-point treat- 

 ment for sickness has become popular. 



And finally, diet is important. Some 

 experts believe eating can lessen motion 

 sickness. Learn what to avoid. 



This brochure is intended to help you 

 better understand seasickness. With the 

 proper precautions, you can avoid its 

 worst effects. 



To order this free brochure, write 

 N.C. Sea Grant, Box 8605, Raleigh, NC 

 27695. Ask for UNC-SG-94-01 . 



Emergency First Aid 



When you cast off from the dock for 

 a day on the water, emergencies are prob- 

 ably the last thing on your mind. But you 

 must be ready for them, especially when 

 boating. On the water, seconds count and 

 there's no marine equivalent of an ambu- 

 lance service short of the U.S. Coast 

 Guard. 



Sea Grant's "Emergency First Aid" 

 manual is a must for boaters or anyone 

 else who might have to stabilize an injury 

 and provide early care before help arrives. 



Recognizing that it's easy to panic 

 during emergencies, this manual gives 

 clear instructions for evaluating an injury 

 and seeking help. It offers step-by-step 

 descriptions and diagrams: what to look 

 for and do for stopped breathing; choking; 

 bleeding; shock; heat stroke and heat 

 exhaustion; burns; marine stings; breaks, 

 fractures and dislocations; and poisoning. 



The U.S. Coast Guard suggests that 

 boaters carry first-aid manuals and kits. 

 Commercial fishermen are required to 

 carry them. 



The 1 l-by-8 1/4 inch manual is spi- 

 ral-bound and opens flat for easy refer- 

 ence. The back page has space for impor- 

 tant telephone numbers. Instructions are 

 written in English and Spanish. The cost 

 is $1.50. Ask for UNC-SG-94-03. 



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