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Canal Reading

The early reviews are in and “Seven Miles After Sundown” is a hit. Written by Fisherman contributor “East End” Eddie Doherty, this book comes out just in time to kick off the 2018 striper season in the Big Ditch. Whether you’re a card-carrying Canal Rat or Ditch newbie, you are sure to enjoy “Seven Miles.”

2018 5 Canal Reading“Doherty’s writing demonstrates the excitement of surfcasting.”
Nick “Sunshine” Tokman, deckhand as seen on Discovery Channel’s DEADLIEST CATCH

“Ed is an accomplished canal surf fisherman…”
Charley Soares, full time author, newspaper columnist & guide

“Eddie Doherty is a great fisherman and a gifted story-teller, whose love of the water radiates from every page.”
Ted Widmer, former WHITE HOUSE speech writer for President Bill Clinton

“East End Eddie Doherty reveals what makes up the mind, body and soul of a true Canal Rat.”
Toby Lapinski, Editor, THE FISHERMAN MAGAZINE

 

From personal accounts of memorable tides to tactical how-tos, East End Eddie takes the reader on an adventure along the rocky shoreline that makes up the Cape Cod Canal, one of the hottest striped bass fishing locations on the East Coast. Relive a colorful account of one man’s quest in the pursuit of striped bass while surfcasting along the rocky banks of the world famous Cape Cod Canal. Included are personal stories, humorous anecdotes and breathtaking photographs by highly acclaimed and widely renowned photographer John Doble. Enjoy detailed fishing strategies and in depth interviews with some of the legendary anglers who have contributed to making the Canal a well-known surfcaster’s paradise. See why people travel a great distance not only to fish, but to walk, run and ride bikes down the service roads bordering the powerful currents of the storied Cape Cod Canal.

“Seven Miles After Sundown” is available at Atlantic Boats in Wareham as well as several Cape Cod Canal-area tackle shops including Red Top Sporting Goods in Buzzards Bay, Canal Bait & Tackle in Sagamore and Maco’s Bait & Tackle in East Wareham with more to be added soon. You can also grab a copy on Amazon.com.

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