"Salmon on My Mind"

[Jennie@ifish]

Ever been afraid to finish a book? To know that when you put it down for the last time, that's it?
For now, it sits on my night stand, threatening me. It's like the last swallow of hot coffee in your thermos, on a cold day on the river. You know it's there, but when to use it up?
All I want to do, lately, is get lost in the book, "Salmon on My Mind" by Francis Caldwell.
Since entering Mr. Caldwell's world of living in Alaska in pursuit of salmon, I have found myself relating many of his experiences to mine.
Everything from how to rig a herring to get that perfect spin, to the amazing similarities of the way he describes his reaction to facing a bear, with my reaction to facing a cougar! Right down to wearing hip boots, and tripping on a log!
It's so funny! I had also read that the worst thing you could do is to run. Mr. Caldwell writes that he also knew that, but when you are faced with that kind of fear and shock... well, you just run!
I'll never forget the feeling after I fell over that fallen log. I waited, face down and heart pounding, expecting that cougar to leap upon my back seconds after my fall. Luckily, it never happened. That cougar ran the opposite direction, just as fast as I had. However, I don't think the cougar was wearing hip boots, and I don't think the cougar was as clumsy as I.
"Pacific Troller," was captivating for me, and the first book I read by this author. I couldn't put it down! Well, now there is more. Much more! This book is longer, more detailed, and more personal.
To heck with the T. V.! I'm hooked!
As the days roll by on sea, I've been lost in his world before "Pacific Troller" was written. The first pages detail his decision to become a salmon fisherman. Then, onto the beginning of sports fishing with light line, and the trials and errors of what works, and what does not work!
And yes, mono line color does matter! And if yours isn't the right color, by golly, just dunk it in a bucket of colored water until it matches the current ocean color!
I don't know how many times I've stopped reading, and with emotions ranging from amazement to laughter, shared excerpts from the story to whomever was around me.
When I'm not reading it, Bill grabs it up. He knows now, that he'd better put it back on my nightstand, when he stops!
From grounding vessels that tip over, to historical accounts of fish traps and the thieves that raided them. It's full of thoughts and experiences that we all can relate to, as people who live their lives with that undying passion for fishing.
This is the story of one man who time after time, walked away from it all to live that wonderful dream in pursuit of salmon.
"Salmon on My Mind." Yep. That's me!
I've learned, I've loved, I've lived!
It's all about Alaska, and it's all about fish, and I only have two chapters left. What in the world will I do for a fix, after this?
God help me not to run away to Alaska and collect material to write a book like this on my own. It's so tempting!

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Anchor Publishing
1335 West Eleventh Street
Port Angeles, Washington 98363
(360) 457 3009
Email dlc@olypen.com

[KChookem]

Thanks for the review Oprah, er I mean Jennie (I get all you great women mixed up).

[Jennie@ifish]

At OWAA, Jim Martin leaned over and said, "Want to meet a great man? Go talk to him!" He pointed over in the crowd, to the author of these books.

Next morning, he met me, and I wrote out a check for two of his books. No, I didn't get them for free. No, I don't get part of the sales for them. I just was really that intrigued!

I really do think you'll enjoy these books! No, I know you will! :smile: It was worth every last penny to me!! Best money I spent on the trip!

Jen

[Jennie@ifish]

From Mr. Caldwell:

I've had a few Jennie Martin fans call today inquiring where they can buy my just released new book, Salmon on my Mind. Eventually if will be available in book stores. Several are interested in Pacific Troller as well. The titles are actually companion books, covering a period of 23 years. Salmon on my Mind should be read first.

Author Francis E. Caldwell is offering a special two-book package to shipmates at www.IFISH.net. Buy both autographed books, including shipping, for $29.18. and save $8.72 off the retail price.

Buy individually, the special price for Salmon is $17.95 and $14.00 for Pacific Troller, including free shipping. (Book-rate) Offer ends September 5, 04

[letsfish]

Jennie your link to ifish.com is a link to ifish.net homepage. I could not find the deal you spoke of at the ifish.net store or the ifish.com store.

[Jennie@ifish]

Just call him, with the number above.
He made a mistake in his letter, thinking it was ifish.com.

I edited it! Sorry!

His number is above, though!
Jen