John Gierach

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Standing in a River Waving a StickPaperback, 5 April 2000

Standing in a River Waving a Stick
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Part of Series
John Gierach's Fly-Fishing Library
Print Length
240 pages
Language
English
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Date Published
5 Apr 2000
ISBN-10
0684863294
ISBN-13
9780684863290

Description

Brilliant, witty, perceptive essays about fly-fishing, the natural world, and life in general by the acknowledged master of fishing writers.With his inimitable combination of wit and wisdom, John Gierach once again celebrates the fly-fishing life in Standing in a River Waving a Stick and notes its benefits as a sport, philosophical pursuit, even therapy: "The solution to any problem--work, love, money, whatever--is to go fishing, and the worse the problem, the longer the trip should be." After all, fly-fishing does teach important life lessons, says Gierach--about solitude, patience, perspective, humor, and the sublime coffee break. Recounting both memorable fishing spots and memorable fish, Gierach discusses what makes a good fly pattern, the ethics of writing about undiscovered trout waters, the dread of getting skunked, and the camaraderie of fellow fishermen who can end almost any conversation with "Well, it's sort of like fishing, isn't it?" Reflecting on a lifetime of lessons learned at the end of a fly rod, Gierach concludes, "The one inscription you don't want carved on your tombstone is 'The Poor Son of a Bitch Didn't Fish Enough.'" Fortunately for Gierach fans, this is not likely to happen.

Product Details

Author:
John Gierach
Book Format:
Paperback
Country of Origin:
US
Date Published:
5 April 2000
Dimensions:
21.46 x 13.97 x 1.52 cm
ISBN-10:
0684863294
ISBN-13:
9780684863290
Language:
English
Location:
New York
Pages:
240
Weight:
231.33 gm

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