The Chesapeake: Legends, Yarns & Barnacles

by Ken Rossignol, Larry Jarboe

From Cap'n Larry One of the most common comments that CHESAPEAKE readers relate to me concern the fish pictures we feature in my articles about fishing. While most other writers of outdoor columns are content to hold up a fish or two, I strive for a cooler full, a full stringer, or a bucket full of fish for my effort. Many people ask how is it possible to catch so many fish in a morning or afternoon of fishing. My answer is simple. While most people focus on fishing, I concentrate on catching. There are two major things to know if you want to catch a mess of fish, when to fish and where to fish.In the short stories herein which are pure fiction, any resemblance to any persons is merely coincidental. No persons, living or dead are represented in these articles unless the story is non-fiction, except in the case of the stories of St. George’s Island breaking away from the mainland, if anyone believes that nonsense they need their heads examined. Any and all politicians mentioned here should take their inclusion as a complement except when they were compared with a snake and in all such cases we apologize to the snake. In the case of the various fishing stories, they are all true with the exception of the ones which are invented, falsified and the result of wild conjuring. All persons who venture into these pages without a sense of humor or who are politically correct are warned to leave at once without venturing past this severe admonition or risk being keel-hauled.

Genres: Historical Fiction

216 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published December 16, 2011

About the author

Writing in true crime, maritime history and cruise thrillers occupies most of Ken Rossignol's time.
As a maritime history speaker, Rossignol enjoys meeting audiences around the world and discussing the original news stories of the sinking of the RMS Titanic and other maritime history topics.
In recent years Rossignol has appeared on dozens of ships in the Pacific, Atlantic, Mediterranean and Caribbean discussing the stories of the heroes of the Titanic, the explorations of the new world voyagers, the Bermuda Triangle and the history of piracy.
Rossignol appears at the Titanic Museum Attractions in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee and Branson, Missouri for book signings and to talk with visitors about the RMS Titanic.
He has appeared on Good Morning America, ABC 20/20; ABC World News Tonight and in a 2012 production of Discovery Channel Investigation Motives & Murders Series, A Body in the Bay.
News coverage of Rossignol’s landmark civil rights case, represented by Levine Sullivan Koch & Schulz re: United States Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals Rossignol v Voorhaar, 2003, included articles in most major news outlets, as well as a column by syndicated columnists James J. Kilpatrick.
The story of the St. Mary's Today newspaper is now available in ebook and paperback: The Story of THE RAG! The book includes nearly 200 editorial cartoons that appeared over the years.
A strong highway safety advocate, Rossignol also publishes the DWIHitParade.com which focuses on impaired driving and the monthly publication, The Chesapeake.
News coverage of Rossignol’s DWIHitParade won an Emmy in 2012 for WJLA reporter Jay Korff and coverage of the St. Mary’s Today newspaper by WUSA reporter Bruce Leshan was awarded an Emmy in 2000.

Reviews

[Tarissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great collection of stories and articles originally published in the Maryland newspaper, The Chesapeake. Maritime enthusiasts and residents of the states of Maryland (and Florida) will take the most interest, as the stories feature these 2 states.

Ken Rossignol and his friend Larry Jarboe penned quite a few of the articles included in this volume of The Chesapeake, accompanied by many other reporters' pieces. Most of the articles have some sort of nautical interest, whether about boats in general, fishing, or maybe it's just about life in the Chesapeake Bay area. By the end of the book, I grew to acknowledge these writers as authorities on the subject at hand.

One of my favorites included in the book is "Serendipity Serenade", about a 25' boat that gets terrorized by a bull shark, and the guys on that boat live to tell the tale! [I seem to think there was a second shark tale in the mix, which I enjoyed too.] Another story I loved was the one in which the guy who has "several hobbies of long standing that require quietude" gets to have a unique experience on the bay, one still night.

NOTE: Personally, I didn't always like the bad mouths that some of these "seasoned sailors" have (but this may not affect all readers), and the stories are still enjoyable.

Overall? Good, intriguing adventures to read about!

[Patsy · Rating 5 out of 5]

As you read these stories remember they are true stories written by master story tellers that live or lived in the Chesapeake Area. Each chapter is a complete story written by a different person about fishermen and their catch or other interesting stories.

These are stories from the past to the present time. Some are fish tales that include tips on how to catch fish, where to find fish, the right bait for the job with good tips on how to care for your rod and reels. The wonderful color pictures are a real plus.

This is a very enjoyable read , fast paced, refreshing, makes you feel like you are on your uncle,s front porch listening to the old timers telling their life's events, you can almost hear them laughing in the back ground. A wonderful book to relax with.

[Joseph · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice local stories.

[Gale · Rating 5 out of 5]

Was given this book,for honest review at first was hard but here is my reviewhttps://www.amazon.com/review/R2TDCDG...

[Tarissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great collection of stories and articles originally published in the Maryland newspaper, The Chesapeake. Maritime enthusiasts and residents of the states of Maryland (and Florida) will take the most interest, as the stories feature these 2 states.

Ken Rossignol and his friend Larry Jarboe penned quite a few of the articles included in this volume of The Chesapeake, accompanied by many other reporters' pieces. Most of the articles have some sort of nautical interest, whether about boats in general, fishing, or maybe it's just about life in the Chesapeake Bay area. By the end of the book, I grew to acknowledge these writers as authorities on the subject at hand.

One of my favorites included in the book is "Serendipity Serenade", about a 25' boat that gets terrorized by a bull shark, and the guys on that boat live to tell the tale! [I seem to think there was a second shark tale in the mix, which I enjoyed too.] Another story I loved was the one in which the guy who has "several hobbies of long standing that require quietude" gets to have a unique experience on the bay, one still night.

NOTE: Personally, I didn't always like the bad mouths that some of these "seasoned sailors" have (but this may not affect all readers), and the stories are still enjoyable.

Overall? Good, intriguing adventures to read about!

[David · Rating 4 out of 5]

The series continues with the unique and enjoyable writing style of the author relating many stores from various people of the Potomac and Chesapeake Bay area of Southern Maryland. Though I lived in the area over 30 years I continue to learn many new things about this great area of America that I didn't know at all, while I learn even more about this I thought I knew about. Of course there are a few "tall" tales spread through the book but also great stores of a time not to distant past. People of great national status are revealed as actually being simple natural folks, including a Cardinal and always in a manner that will make you smile while reading! Even a mysterious reappearance of a German Submarine 40 years after the war!