Brilliant, witty, perceptive essays about fly-fishing, the natural
world, and life in general by the acknowledged master of fishing
writers.
In "Still Life with Brook Trout, " John Gierach demonstrates once
again that fishing, when done right, is as much a philosophical
pursuit as a sport.
Gierach travels to Wyoming and Maine and points in between,
searching out new fly-fishing adventures and savoring familiar
waters with old friends. Along the way he meditates on the
importance of good guides ("Really, the only thing a psychiatrist
can do that a good guide can't is write prescriptions"), the
challenge of salmon fishing ("Salmon prowl. If they're not here
now, they could be here in half an hour. Or tomorrow. Or next
month"), and the zen of fishing alone ("I also enjoy where my mind
goes when I'm fishing alone, which is usually nowhere in particular
and by a predictable route"). On a more serious note, he ponders
the damaging effects of disasters both natural and man-made:
drought, wildfires, and the politics of dam-building, among others.
Reflecting on a trip to a small creek near his home, Gierach
writes, "In my brightest moments, I think slowing down...has opened
huge new vistas on my old home water. It's like a friendship that
not only lasts, but gets better against the odds." Similarly,
"Still Life with Brook Trout" proves that Gierach, like fly-fishing
itself, becomes deeper and richer with time.
General
| Imprint: |
Scribner
|
| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Series: |
John Gierach's Fly-Fishing Library |
| Release date: |
April 2006 |
| First published: |
April 2006 |
| Authors: |
John Gierach
|
| Dimensions: |
214 x 141 x 15mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
| Pages: |
213 |
| Edition: |
1st Simon & Schuster pbk. ed |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-7432-2995-1 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Sport & Leisure >
Sports & outdoor recreation >
General
|
| LSN: |
0-7432-2995-9 |
| Barcode: |
9780743229951 |
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