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From his reminiscences about learning to fish to a lyrical piece about fishing during a late spring snow to a wry, though compassionate, look at t... read full description

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Oct 12, 2011
R.E. rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Another of my favorites. John Geirach is simply an enjoyable read.
Mar 03, 2008
Rob rated it: 3 of 5 stars
An entertaining read by someone WAY more fanatical and obsessed with fishing than I am. Made me glad that I have a little more balance in my life and that I have something better to spend my money on than $10,000 fly rods.
Jan 28, 2008
Tom rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Perhaps my favorite of Gierach's essay books -- the title essay is one of his best, and the whole collection effectively delivers the flavor and texture of Gierach's life as a trout bum.

Highly recommended.
Dec 31, 2007
Mike rated it: 1 of 5 stars
Don't bother with this one.
Feb 11, 2012
Max marked it as to-read
Feb 06, 2012
Ron rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Jan 26, 2012
Marc rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Jan 13, 2012
Danny rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Dec 26, 2011
Steve added it
Dec 14, 2011
Michael marked it as to-read
Dec 05, 2011
Mark rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Nov 29, 2011
Troy rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Nov 26, 2011
Warwick rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Nov 21, 2011
Tony rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Nov 20, 2011
Morgan rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Nov 19, 2011
Jerry rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Nov 04, 2011
John rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Oct 19, 2011
Alex rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Oct 15, 2011
Maj rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Oct 14, 2011
Larry rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Oct 06, 2011
Harrison rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Sep 27, 2011
Shane marked it as to-read
Sep 26, 2011
Joe rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Sep 08, 2011
Tlegge rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Aug 31, 2011
Donald rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Aug 10, 2011
Thomas rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Aug 09, 2011
Guy rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Oct 12, 2011
Clain rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Jul 26, 2011
Jay rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Jul 25, 2011
Ray added it