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Fly Fishing: A Life in Mid-Stream: Recollections and Essays
In Fly A Life in Mid-Stream, Turhan Tirana weaves memories and anecdotes to reflect upon his remarkable life as a fly-fisherman. As a boy he caught his first trout in the upper reaches of Virginia's Rapidan River. His love of the sport has taken him from Montana's Yellowstone River to such far-away places as Macedonia and Slovenia.
With wit and humor, the veteran fisherman shares his most memorable catches, in which intuition often overcame lack of experience. He describes the trials and rewards of fishing with a spouse and the pleasure of introducing his children to the sport. With unflagging enthusiasm, he chronicles the history of fly-fishing, including some of its most unforgettable practitioners.
Here are tales of fish hooked and sometimes landed; a look at the fascinating river life of trout and salmon; an examination of the biology of an aquatic insect hatch and an appreciation of the artistry of imitation flies carefully crafted from feathers and fur. Tirana also reports on current movements to reclaim fly-fishing waters including efforts to save the Atlantic Coast striped bass, once near extinction, California's cutting-edge wild trout management, and the ongoing rescue of Montana's Big Blackfoot River.
With wit and humor, the veteran fisherman shares his most memorable catches, in which intuition often overcame lack of experience. He describes the trials and rewards of fishing with a spouse and the pleasure of introducing his children to the sport. With unflagging enthusiasm, he chronicles the history of fly-fishing, including some of its most unforgettable practitioners.
Here are tales of fish hooked and sometimes landed; a look at the fascinating river life of trout and salmon; an examination of the biology of an aquatic insect hatch and an appreciation of the artistry of imitation flies carefully crafted from feathers and fur. Tirana also reports on current movements to reclaim fly-fishing waters including efforts to save the Atlantic Coast striped bass, once near extinction, California's cutting-edge wild trout management, and the ongoing rescue of Montana's Big Blackfoot River.
128 pages, Hardcover
First published May 1, 1996
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July 1, 2025
Simply one of the finest collection of essays I have ever read on fly fishing. Read before, during (just a bit!) and after my best fly fishing trip ever in the wilds of northern BC with a childhood friend. Tirana has reminded me of why this art remains a burning passion ...
August 26, 2022
A light enjoyable read of essays on various aspects of fly fishing.
June 17, 2012
Mixed-bag collection of essays on the state of fly fishing (circa 1996). Lovely jacket though.
February 12, 2015
Nice short read. Some history, some personal perspectives and stories. A bit on flys and gear, but nothing too technical. A nice summary of what fly fishing is all about.
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