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Posted on 18th Mar 2010 @ 4:02 PM

Dear Jon, Fantastic job!  I got my copy of your book yesterday, and you really outdid yourself.  The quality of the writing, the layout and the photos is a cut above.  It is an honor to have Hobie represented in this fine work.  Thanks so much, Jon, and I know the book is going to be a huge success.  I’ll be waiting for the movie version!!!

Best regards,  Ruth Triglia, Vice President Sales, Hobiecat

This weekend I had the time to read the book cover to cover on the plane and in the airport. As a kayaker, not a fisherman, I found the book to be super informative, and very neutral. I think I have learned more about what is needed and what to look for in a fishing kayak than I have in many years pursuing the kayak fishing market. The detail of the writing, the pictures, and your story kept me interested form the start to the finish. Awesome job.  I bet it will do a lot to attract newcomers to the sport who want to learn more about what they need, and how to do it. Thanks for adding to the sport in such a positive way, Jon.  You set a new standard in my mind. You are a true leader for kayak fishing, all others are followers.  

Andy Zimmerman, CEO of Legacy Paddlesports

The kayak fishing community might just be the fastest growing segment of the sport fishing world, and few are more plugged into this community than Jon Shein.  Kayak Fishing is undoubtedly the most thorough treatment of this topic ever created, and is a must-read for anyone with so much as a passing interest in the sport. Shein pulls from years of involvement in the kayak fishing industry, and a perspective that can only be achieved after countless hours on the water. This book’s ample technical detail is interspersed with plenty of first-hand storytelling, and Shein’s colloquial writing style makes it a refreshing read.  Soon, our bays, rivers, ponds and oceans will be full of “kayak anglers”, and this book will have had much to do with that.

Bill Donovan, Publisher, New Jersey Angler

"When Jon showed me this book, I was instantly impressed.  Kayak fishing is still in its infancy and the book is still being written, pardon the pun.  But Mr. Shein has taken a giant step forward and we all owe him a large thank you.  The thing that immediately strikes the reader is the complete comprehensive treatment of this sport.  Mr. Shein has cut no corners.  He has also not fallen into the trap of talking about one area, one species, or one kayak manufacturer.  That aspect alone makes this book well worth the read.  As a guide, kayak writer, and life long angler I instantly found ideas and concepts that had honestly never crossed my mind.  To be truthful reading this book was somewhat of a humbling experience. 

This book does not look to forward an agenda other than promoting kayak fishing and helping new anglers and grizzled veterans alike.  If you are a new kayak angler the concepts tempered through experience and experiment are too valuable to pass up.  This book will save you hundreds of man hours, and thousands of dollars in equipment.  Its not with a little jealousy as a writer that I take my hat off to Mr. Shein.  Kudos sir!"

Chris 'Shipwreck' Shoplock
Owner Operator - Osprey Outdoor Adventures Kayak Guide Service

Simply put, the best kayak fishing book on the market. Jon provides detailed instruction on choosing a kayak, accessories, gear, and electronics but also provides input on “how to fish from a kayak” in both fresh and saltwater environments.  For a beginner, it is like having a personal fishing guide at your side. For experienced anglers it is like having a fishing partner.  Other areas of insight include evolving areas of the sport like international travel, tournaments, and exotic species.  A must for every coffee table and tackle bag!

David Hadden, Freedom Hawk Kayaks