An "excellent" (The New York Times) modern tribute to an ageless
pastime, and a practical guide to the art, philosophy, and rituals
of fly fishing, by an expert, lifelong angler. In The Optimist,
David Coggins makes a case for the skills and sensibility of an
enduring sport and shares the secrets, frustrations, and triumphs
of the great tradition of fly fishing, which has captivated anglers
worldwide. Written in wry, wise, and keenly observed prose, each
chapter focuses on a specific place, fish, and skill. Few
individuals, for example, have the visual acuity required to catch
the nearly invisible bonefish of the Bahamas flats. Or the patience
to land the elusive Atlantic salmon, "the fish of a thousand
casts," in eastern Canada. Pursuing these challenges, Coggins, "a
confirmed obsessive," travels to one fishing paradise after
another, including the great rivers of Patagonia, private chalk
streams in England, remote ponds in Maine, and New York City's
Jamaica Bay. In each setting, he chronicles his fortunes and
misfortunes with honesty and humor while meditating on how fishing
teaches focus, inner stillness, and a connection to the natural
world. Perfect for the novice, the enthusiastic amateur, and the
devoted angler alike, The Optimist offers a practical path to
enlightenment while providing "a rueful, thoughtful, and very funny
examination of an elegant obsession" (Jay McInerney).
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