Even Brook Trout Get The Blues
Even Brook Trout Get The Blues by John Gierach, published by Simon & Schuster on May 5, 1993, is a collection of essays that explores the nuances of fly-fishing, the natural world, and the complexities of life. This reprint edition spans 224 pages and is presented in English. Gierach, recognized as a master of fishing literature, offers readers a blend of humor and insight, capturing the essence of what it means to be an angler.
In this book, Gierach delves into various aspects of fishing, from the debate over bamboo versus graphite rods to the joys of fishing in diverse environments. He reflects on the lifestyle that accompanies serious anglers, emphasizing the deep connection between fishing and appreciation for nature. Through his perceptive essays, readers will find a thoughtful examination of outdoor skills and the humorous realities of life as an angler, making Even Brook Trout Get The Blues a unique exploration of both sport and philosophy.
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Brilliant, witty, perceptive essays about fly-fishing, the natural world, and life in general by the acknowledged master of fishing writers.
“Once an angler has become serious about the sport (and ‘serious’ is the word that’s used), he’ll never again have enough tackle or enough time to use it. And his nonangling friends and family may never again entirely recognize him, either.” In other words, he (or she) will have entered Gierach territory. And fishermen who choose to brave the crowds at the big hold, commune with the buddies at the “family pool,” or even wade into questionable waters in the dark of night are sure to recognize themselves in Even Brook Trout Get the Blues.
Whether debating bamboo versus graphite rods, describing the pleasure of fishing in pocket waters or during a spring snow in the mountains, or recounting a trip in pursuit of the “fascinatingly ugly” longnose gar, Gierach understands that fly-fishing is more than a sport. It’s a way of life in which patience is (mostly) rewarded, the rhythms of the natural world are appreciated, and the search for the perfect rod or ideal stream is never ending. It is not a life without risks, for as Gierach warns: “This perspective on things can change you irreparably. If it comes to you early enough in life, it can save you from ever becoming what they call ‘normal.’” Even Brook Trout Get the Blues will convince you that “normal” is greatly overrated.
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