O.K. all you fishermen, anglers, and tellers of tall tales, here is a book and even better, a movie about a guy whom his own son cannot believe! I was completely enthralled by this movie and think you will be as well. In fact, I loathe to admit this, but I even see myself at times in this character, played by Albert Finney.

The classic novel that inspired the beloved Tim Burton film and the Broadway musical.

In his prime, Edward Bloom was an extraordinary man. He could outrun anybody. He never missed a day of school. He saved lives and tamed giants. Animals loved him, people loved him, women loved him. He knew more jokes than any man alive. At least that’s what he told his son, William. But now Edward Bloom is dying, and William wants desperately to know the truth about his elusive father—this indefatigable teller of tall tales—before it’s too late.

So, using the few facts he knows, William re-creates Edward’s life in a series of legends and myths, through which he begins to understand his father’s great feats and his great failings.

The result is hilarious and wrenching, tender and outrageous. Now do not blame me if you happen to see yourself as this titled character! Just Sayin…RJS

Is it even possible?

I've surf fished many times before and generally only on vacations with the family and either right in front of the house near the closest public access. Success varied wildly and it was always bottom fishing. This year I switched it up by casting in the surf, and actually had some decent, though not always consistent, success (several Spanish, a slot Red Drum, and a PB Bluefish of 5 lbs; got skunked plenty, too). I live not too far from the OBX, making day/weekend trips are not out of the realm of possibility through the year so I'd like to keep practicing (and just finding an excuse to fish since this is the only way I get to do it anymore).

My dilemma is that I love to eat fish and prefer keep my catch (if legal). Most of the fish this year were near where the rest of my family was, and thus a cooler on a beach cart, but I'd love to just take off walking down the beach fishing cuts and generally casting to see what will bite. Most, if not all, people I've seen do this are strictly catch and release, probably due to feasibility of keeping vs. releasing; plus it's good conservation practice.

What I'd like to know is if anyone has found success in storing fish caught on the beach in this way and how you did it?

I've seen some ulua fish packs that are apparently popular in Hawaii for hike-to fishing spots and I've looked into soft-sided backpack coolers but haven't found much that stood out (though Engel's backpack cooler looks somewhat promising). I'm not looking to keep 100+ whiting or anything, but just want to have something on hand in which to stash that occasional slot red, flounder, or speckled trout into for a future fish fry without dragging a 50 qt cooler behind me. Any suggestions/advice are appreciated and thank you in advance!

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by nerdynek2

Tossing the below out to get opinions, please? Which spinning reels between the ones listed below would you be your choice for inshore saltwater fishing?

Shimano Saragosa
Penn Slammer
Daiwa BG

To note, I own and my go to is my Stella 5000 mated to 7' St. Croix Legend. I plan to purchase a few extra spinning combos and leaving them in Florida. Wondering if I drop the cash to pay for high-end or if one of ones listed above will be just fine.

Thanks for your time and offering your opinion/feedback.

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by CrazyJa12