Fishing the Wild Waters

“A former Coast Guard officer and lifelong outdoorsman takes readers to three of the remaining wild fishing destinations in the United States, in Hawaii, Alaska and New England. Yes, he’s concerned with environmental matters and sustainable consumption, but he’s also after the kind of serenity found when humans connect with the natural world.” * The Washington Post *“In Fishing the Wild Waters [Sullivan] takes us on his mega-adventures. From the seas surrounding Hawaii for marlin to wild streams in Alaska for salmon and to the New England coast for cod, we get all the intimate detail in ‘what, when, where and how’ dialogue complete with pictures of some great fish. He also includes a section on ‘how to’ fish in the various exotic locations and how to care for your catch and get it safely home afterwards.” * The Florida Times Union *“When reading Conor Sullivan’s Fishing the Wild Waters, you meet a man who loves the sea and its lore as much as its fish and theirs. Each fish caught is hard-earned through skill, luck, and shameless fun. Sullivan also reminds us that the big waters off Alaska, Hawaii and New England know nothing of obligations. That value belongs uniquely to anglers like Sullivan, who honor alarm clocks long before dawn and rich fillets long before home.” – Patrick E. Durink, President, Wisconsin Outdoor Communicators Association, MeatEater Wildlife Research Contributor“I was hooked from the first page, enjoying the blend of the exciting stories mixed with practical fishing advice. Conor Sullivan is ‘lucky’ fisherman because he put the time in: observing, experimenting, and learning. Join him on his journey self-discovery while angling for new species.” – Michael Tougias, New York Times bestselling author of A Storm Too Soon and The Waters Between Us

A lifelong outdoorsman, writer, artist, and lure craftsman, Conor Sullivan holds a Bachelors in Marine Science from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, a Masters in Marine Affairs from the University of Rhode Island, as well as a 200-ton Master Mariners license. As a Coast Guard Officer, he served in numerous leadership positions, including as the Commanding Officer of the North Pacific Regional Fisheries Training Center in Kodiak, Alaska, and as the Captain of a Coast Guard Cutter in the North Atlantic, specializing in fisheries conservation, search and rescue, and maritime law enforcement. He and his wife Renee have three wonderful kids who enjoy the wild side of the world as well. When not on the water, you can catch him on social media @sullivanlures.