Catching The Bug Book
Released in 2016, the New Updated 2nd Edition of Catching the Bug by Jim "Chiefy" Mathie, an avid diver, lobster catcher and spear fisherman.
The second edition of Catching the Bug contains brand new chapters and over 100 beautiful high quality images to get your mouth watering for spiny lobsters! This book is for anyone interested in learning how to lobster in the Southern Atlantic, Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico.
This comprehensive guide is broken down into 3 sections with 20 chapters - includes topics "Think Like a Lobster", regulation, locations, equipment, tons of tips on snagging the big ones, how to clean and cook your catch, and much much more. The information contained in this book is invaluable, especially for beginners. Jim has been "Bug Hunting" most of his life and doesn't hold back in this book, his advise is priceless! The stories Jim tells through out the book are both entertaining and educational.
Watch this You Tube Video on the book.
About the Author
Jim "Chiefy" Mathie was a firefighter/parametric for the Deerfield Beach Fire Rescue from 1977 until he retired as a fire chief in 2007. Jim is a well educated individual with many degrees with the highest being a Masters in Adult Education. In retirement Jim discovered a new passion, writing. Jim's first book Catching the Bug was written from the view point of an educator, to help people learn how to lobster. Jim's second book Catching the Spear-it! follows the same principals of education divers to spearfish.
Images: Big, high quality images
Pages: 86 thick, glossy pages
Cover: Soft Bound
Dimensions: 8 1/2 in x 11 in x ½ in
Weight: 0.875 lbs (14 oz ship weight)
Cover Price $24.95
