Let's Go Fishing!: Fish Tales from the North Woods

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Anglers are simply superior because of their contemplative pastime, according to Izaak Walton. And few who fish would disagree. In fact, the habit of amplifying the sport is documented at least as long ago as 75 A.D., when Plutarch wrote that Mark Antony faked a catch to impress Cleopatra. From Bible verse to Grandpa s latest whopper, fishing has f

Eric Dregni is associate professor of English and journalism at Concordia University in St. Paul. He is the author of more than a dozen books including Midwest Marvels, In Cod We Trust, By the Waters of Minnetonka, and Never Trust a Thin Cook, all published by Minnesota.

"I thought I knew everything about fishing, but Eric Dregni's research and his wonderful, quirky book set me straight. This book belongs on every angler's bookshelf."-Chris Niskanen, former outdoors writer for the St. Paul Pioneer Press and author of The Minnesota Book of Skills "If you're looking for an insightful read for yourself or a knockout gift for a fishing fanatic, Let's Go Fishing! is a spot-on choice."-Lake Time Magazine "Eric Dregni's photo-rich look at the history of North Woods fish fries and bonding moments on boats reeled me back to childhood summers in Minnesota."-Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living "Let's Go Fishing! is a quirky assortment of dubious stories and characters, strange lures and odd gastronomical inclinations. As cultural historian, Dregni delivers with a deft hand and light wit, and validates what every Midwesterner with a few rods, a net, and a tackle box knows: Fishing is what we do. Moreover, for better and at times worse, it's who we are."-Star Tribune "Anyone even remotely interested in the lore of fishing in the North Country... will find plenty to whet their appetite."-Villager "A must for anglers - and just about anyone who appreciates a good fish story."-Sunday Capital "An utter delight, from Dregni's entertaining prose to the evocative illustrations."-Chicago Tribune "The book is pure whimsy, full of quirks, fun facts, history of the olden days, trivia and outright lies."-Rochester Post-Bulletin "As fun as it is informative."-Grand Forks Herald "Sprinkled with fishing trivia and entertaining old photos, postcards, posters and even some actual facts, every page brings something worth landing and likely worth retelling." -Lake Superior Magazine "In an effort to remind the "people of the lakes" just where their fishing quirks and traditions come from...Eric Dregni has cast an insightful line with his latest book, Let's Go Fishing!." -Lake Minnetonka Magazine