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Summary: I mostly enjoyed the cultural insights
Review: I am a flyfishing wanna-be from the midwest who purchased this book for a little cold weather diversion. It proves the point that fishing (like so many hobbys) is an individual sport that can be appreciated and enjoyed regardless of how, how often, where, or with who. Just follow your passion and enjoy the journey. I always enjoy a good fishing story and this book has many. Beyond the story, I enjoyed the insights into the subculture of flyfishermen, fishing guides, and small town folks fighting to keep their way of life. Lastly, the book provides interesting insight on a differing view of wildlife conservation. This is a complicated issue.
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Summary: I mostly enjoyed the cultural insights
Review: I enjoy the author's often irreverant humor but along with that is a lot of useful, practical advice. I've often said that we give fish too much credit. Mr. Gierach points out that fish are being taken at the same time by fishermen using significantly different patters and the like. Through the humor you develop the feel of what is really important and what really isn't so impotant.
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Summary: Practical advice along with the humor
Review: I enjoy the author's often irreverant humor but along with that is a lot of useful, practical advice. I've often said that we give fish too much credit. Mr. Gierach points out that fish are being taken at the same time by fishermen using significantly different patters and the like. Through the humor you develop the feel of what is really important and what really isn't so impotant.
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Summary: Another Gierach book that was too short
Review: John Gierach has done it again. This book isn't just about fishing-it's about life. Using fly fishing as his premise, the author shares his philosophy of life with his readers. Granted his answer to any and all of life's problems can be found while fishing. The bigger the problem, the longer you fish. This book is laced with enough information to make you a first rate fly fisherman and to understand the every day business of life as well. Glenn Wolf's pen and ink illustrations are simple yet exquisite. Perfect gift for anyone remotely interested in fly fishing . . . it goes much further than your favorite fishing hole.
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Summary: Don't know why I enjoy him so much
Review: This guy is a classic self-indulgent leftover Hippie. But he captures the essence of flyfishing, and the outdoors in general, in a most compelling way. His life view is a delightful antidote to the urbanized, "Orvisized", SUV'ed approach to the sport (or art form) called flyfishing. I REALLY enjoy reading him (though I would prefer that he not be allowed to vote).
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Summary: Don't know why I enjoy him so much
Review: This guy is a classic self-indulgent leftover Hippie. But he captures the essence of flyfishing, and the outdoors in general, in a most compelling way. His life view is a delightful antidote to the urbanized, "Orvisized", SUV'ed approach to the sport (or art form) called flyfishing. I REALLY enjoy reading him (though I would prefer that he not be allowed to vote).
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Summary: Vintage Gierach, makes you thirst for more!
Review: What can you say about a well crafted collection of Gierach stories? There aren't enough of them... But, John has to gather material so he can't write all the time. This is another little gem that whizzes by in far too short a time. In all fairness it's about the same length of all of the Gierach books -- he just leaves you wanting more. Well, the Arkansas is running 450 cfs and I have to go...
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Summary: the best fly fishing book around
Review: when I got the book and started reading I could not put in down. It is the beast book I have Read in a long time. i try to keep up on all the fishing books and this one is top of the line, The man is a true fly-fisherman and it shows in his book. I liked it so much i went out and bought more to give to my fishing buddys. keep up the good work.
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