If Fish Could Scream

by Paul Schullery

In seven essays sometimes controversial, sometimes reflective, all fascinating, Paul Schullery ruminates on the evolution of fly fishing and delves into the big issues affecting the world of fly fishing today and tomorrow. Dams' effect on fishing, the supposed cruelty of catch-and-release, competition among fly fishers, spinning versus fly fishing, and how transportation has changed the sport are just a few of the topics he covers. Learn more at

208 pages, Hardcover

First published July 1, 2008

About the author

Paul David Schullery is an American author and photographer. The main focus of his work is centred on nature and our relationship with it. Schullery studied American History at Wittenberg University and Ohio University, receiving his M.A. and B.A., respectively.

Reviews

[Sharon]

I'm not a fly-fisher, but I found this to be an accessible, informative overview of the sport. It covered not only the history of fly fishing but also topics like the damming of North American Rivers, local celebrity culture, and fish physiology ("do fish feel pain?"). Recommended for the fly-curious.