At the Grave of the Unknown Fisherman

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At the Grave of the Unknown Fisherman

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
Author	John Gierach
Binding	Kindle Edition
Edition	Reprint
EISBN	9781439108420
Format	Kindle eBook
Label	Simon & Schuster
Manufacturer	Simon & Schuster
NumberOfPages	208
PublicationDate	2010-05-08
Publisher	Simon & Schuster
ReleaseDate	2010-05-11
Studio	Simon & Schuster

At the Grave of the Unknown Fisherman

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