At the Grave of the Unknown Fisherman by John Gierach (English) Paperback Book

Description: At the Grave of the Unknown Fisherman by John Gierach The bestselling collection from Americas favorite fly-fishing writer features a trove of witty essays on everything from the etiquette of sharing secret fishing spots to the strange subculture of bamboo rods. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description 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 Americas favorite fishing scribe, John Gierach, who dedicates himself to his passion despite his belief that "In the long run, fishing usually amounts to a lifetime of pratfalls punctuated by rare moments of perfection." Beginning with an early spring expedition to barely thawed Wyoming waters and ending with a New Years Eve trip to the Frying Pan River in Colorado, Gierachs travels find him fishing for trout, carp, and grayling; considering the pros and cons of learning fishing from videos ("video fishing seems a little like movie sex: fun to watch, but a long way from the real thing"); pondering the ethics of sharing secret spots; and debunking the myth of the unflappable outdoorsman ("masters of stillness on the outside, festering s***holes of uncertainty just under the surface"). 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, "The 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 dont have to." As any Gierach fan knows, want to and have to are never very far apart. Author Biography John Gierach was the author of more than twenty books about fly-fishing. His writing appeared in Field & Stream, Grays Sporting Journal, and Fly Rod & Reel. He wrote a column for Trout magazine and the monthly Redstone Review. Gierach passed away in 2024. Review Joe Guidry The Tampa Tribune [Gierachs] evocative prose and humorous, often bittersweet insights will appeal even to those who dont know a nymph from an earthworm. Long Description Proving that fishing is not just a part-time pursuit,At the Grave of the Unknown Fishermantakes us through a year with Americas favorite fishing scribe, John Gierach, who dedicates himself to his passion despite his belief that "In the long run, fishing usually amounts to a lifetime of pratfalls punctuated by rare moments of perfection."Beginning with an early spring expedition to barely thawed Wyoming waters and ending with a New Years Eve trip to the Frying Pan River in Colorado, Gierachs travels find him fishing for trout, carp, and grayling; considering the pros and cons of learning fishing from videos ("video fishing seems a little like movie sex: fun to watch, but a long way from the real thing"); pondering the ethics of sharing secret spots; and debunking the myth of the unflappable outdoorsman ("masters of stillness on the outside, festering s***holes of uncertainty just under the surface").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, "The 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 donthave to." As any Gierach fan knows,want toandhave toare never very far apart. Review Quote Joe GuidryThe Tampa Tribune[Gierachs] evocative prose and humorous, often bittersweet insights will appeal even to those who dont know a nymph from an earthworm. Details ISBN0743229932 Author John Gierach Short Title AT THE GRAVE OF THE UNKNOWN FI Pages 208 Publisher Simon & Schuster Language English ISBN-10 0743229932 ISBN-13 9780743229937 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 799.124 Year 2004 Residence Lyons, CO, US Birth 1946 DOI 10.1604/9780743229937 Series John Gierachs Fly-Fishing Library Imprint Simon & Schuster AU Release Date 2004-05-14 Publication Date 2004-03-05 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:8566753;

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