At the Grave of the Unknown Fisherman (John Gierach's

At the Grave of the Unknown Fisherman (John Gierach's Fly-fishing Library)

Brilliant, witty, perceptive essays about fly-fishing, the natural world, and life in general by the acknowledged master of fishing writers.

Proving that fishing is not just a part-time pursuit, At the Grave of the Unknown Fisherman takes us through a year with Americaâ€™s favorite fishing scribe, John Gierach, who dedicates himself to his passion despite his belief that â€œIn the long run, fishing usually amounts to a lifetime of pratfalls punctuated by rare moments of perfection.â€

Beginning with an early spring expedition to barely thawed Wyoming waters and ending with a New Yearâ€™s Eve trip to the Frying Pan River in Colorado, Gierachâ€™s travels find him fishing for trout, carp, and grayling; considering the pros and cons of learning fishing from videos (â€œvideo fishing seems a little like movie sex: fun to watch, but a long way from the real thingâ€); pondering the ethics of sharing secret spots; and debunking the myth of the unflappable outdoorsman (â€œmasters of stillness on the outside, festering s***holes of uncertainty just under the surfaceâ€).

With an appreciation of the highs, the lows, and all points between, Gierach writes about the fishing life with wisdom, grace, and the well-timed wisecrack. As he says, â€œThe season never does officially end here, but it ends effectively, which means you can fish if you want to and if you can stand it, but you donâ€™t have to.â€ As any Gierach fan knows, want to and have to are never very far apart.
Country USA
Brand Simon & Schuster
Manufacturer Simon & Schuster
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9780743229937
ReleaseDate 2004-03-05
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780743229937

Country	USA
Brand	Simon & Schuster
Manufacturer	Simon & Schuster
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	9780743229937
ReleaseDate	2004-03-05
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780743229937

At the Grave of the Unknown Fisherman (John Gierach's Fly-fishing Library)

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