Chesapeake Outdoor Tales: Hunting and Fishing by the Tides
by Carroll Lee Marshall (Author)
In Chesapeake Outdoor Tales: Hunting and Fishing by the Tides, author and lifelong outdoorsman C.L. Marshall shares memorable stories from a life spent hunting, fishing, and exploring the waters and marshes of the Chesapeake Bay region.
Drawing from decades of experience on Maryland’s Eastern Shore and throughout Delmarva, Marshall captures both the rewards and frustrations that define life outdoors. These stories are not limited to successful hunts, calm seas, and full coolers. They also celebrate the mishaps, disappointments, difficult conditions, and unexpected turns that often become the most memorable parts of an adventure.
Late September may offer some of the season’s finest white marlin fishing off the Delmarva coast, but even a promising trip can end with little more than a collection of missed opportunities and what fishermen jokingly call a batch of pineapples.
A stretch of poor weather and an unproductive waterfowl season can bring on a serious case of duck depression. Then, one productive afternoon in the marsh can restore a hunter’s enthusiasm and change the outlook of an entire season.
Marshall also reflects on the challenges that accompany a lifetime outdoors, including broken boats, difficult trips, lost opportunities, and the heartbreak of saying goodbye to a beloved hunting dog.
Through it all, the friendships and relationships formed during hunting and fishing adventures often matter more than the final tally. A difficult day on the water or in the blind can still become a treasured memory when it is shared with the right people.
Written with the perspective of an experienced Eastern Shore outdoorsman, Chesapeake Outdoor Tales offers an honest and entertaining portrait of hunting and fishing around the Chesapeake Bay. It is a natural choice for readers who appreciate waterfowl hunting, offshore fishing, Delmarva traditions, sporting dogs, and authentic outdoor storytelling.
About the Author
C.L. Marshall is a lifelong resident of Maryland’s Eastern Shore, an avid outdoorsman, and an experienced journalist.
He previously served as editor of Shore Golf Magazine and The Fisherman magazine, bringing his knowledge of the region and its outdoor traditions to readers throughout the Chesapeake Bay area.
Marshall is also the author of Chesapeake Bay Duck Hunting Tales and two regional cookbooks, A Taste of Eastern Shore Living and A Taste of Delmarva Living. His work reflects a deep appreciation for the people, food, wildlife, waterways, and sporting traditions that define life on the Eastern Shore.
Number of Pages: 112
Dimensions: 0.2 x 9 x 6.1 IN
Publication Date: October 07, 2019
