Trolling on the Edge: The Story of a Noyo Fisherman

By Jeanne Duncan

Book Overview

What does it feel like to fish for salmon and albacore on a small, wooden boat, braving rough seas and narrow rocky harbors? Why would anyone choose this uncertain, dangerous way to make a living? A... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1552128156
• ISBN13: 9781552128152
• Release Date: July 2006
• Publisher: Trafford Publishing
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

he nailed it

i fished out of bodega bay around the same time. we usually spent the last part of salmon season and the first part of albacore season working out of noyo. it was a special time and a special place which he captures beautifully---i bought several copies to pass out among my friends

The Rest of the Story

...So, you go to a restaurant, the grocery or "Buzz's Crab Stand" & order seafood. Easy to do. This book tells the story of just how difficult it is to give you that opportunity. It is a "take me with you" type of story & the author is good enough to make you feel you are really there. The stories are true, exciting, dangerously so & it is a hard life. "Fishermen tend to be quiet about what happens out there, & when a friend or ship goes under they will generally tell you about it in ten words or less." This book held my attention from beginning to end. The author & her brother can be proud of their work.

A True Story - It will capture your heart!

Jeanne Duncan has given us a great story about a young man who becomes a fisherman - but that is just the begining. The terrors and good times of his life at sea comes through in this charming at times true life tale. The author's narrative style draws us a very visual image of the life for these fisherman. It is well written and makes for an easy and entertaining reading experiecne. You will come away with a real appreciation for the life styles of those who go off to sea to earn their living.

Trolling On The Edge

What a great book. I live only an hour away from Noyo Harbor and my wife and I vist there often. I loved reading Jeanne's book. The story really came to life for me. It was cool to learn what goes on in a fishermans mind. I see their jobs as being thrilling and hard work. I've watched the changes over the years that goes on in the fishermens world. Most of the changes seem not to favor the fishermen. I have high regards for them and what they do. Thanks...