“A tribute to some of the most outstanding fishing personalities of our time. If you have a passion for fishing Florida’s waters, you will love this book.” --Carlene Fredericka Brennen, book author
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“Doug Kelly skillfully traces the history of sport fishing in Florida in great detail with fascinating stories, tales and anecdotes focusing on legendary anglers and their contributions to fishing.”--Mark Sosin, producer and host of Mark Sosin’s Saltwater Journal
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