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  While the basic requirements are the same-reel, line, bait, patience—several points that are unique to coastal fishing have been worthy enough to mention in books. Most books on coastal fishing concentrate on a specific area of the country and provide helpful hints on how to best catch fish there.
  
  

The Complete Book of Saltwater Fishing

• Written by Milt Rosko, the book covers everything the avid fisherman need to know about fishing along the shores of America, including the Gulf, Atlantic and Pacific coasts. He discusses how to fish in these areas, what types of fish can be found, methods of cleaning and even how to cook them back home. Available through amazon.com.
  
  

Coastal Fishing in the Carolinas: From Surf, Pier, and Jetty

• A book composed specifically for those fishing in North and South Carolina, Robert J. Goldstein uses his years of experience to reveal the best fishing spots, bait to use and what types of fish to expect to see there. Available for purchase on Amazon.com.
  
  

The Fisherman's Ocean

• Using marine science to explain how to best find fish along the Atlantic, Pacific, and Gulf Coasts, oceanographer David A. Ross delivers his story in a witty yet informative way. Complete with color photographs and descriptions of the fish in their environment delivered in layman's terms; boating safety and new fishing technology is interwoven throughout the book. Available for purchase through Amazon.
  
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