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John Gierach is the author of several previous books, including At the Grave of the Unknown Fisherman, Standing in a River Waving a Stick, and Dances with Trout. His work has appeared in Gray's Sporting Journal, Field & Stream, where he is a contributing writer, and Fly Rod & Reel, where he is a columnist. He also writes a column for the monthly Redstone Review. He lives in Lyons, Colorado.
From Kirkus Reviews:
The usually reliable Gierach treads tepid waters in this latest collection of fly-fishing pieces. A Colorado outdoorsman, Gierach (Dances with Trout, 1994) has always included an element of humor in his work, but here he seems more intent on working in wry, curmudgeonly one-liners than he does on telling a good fishing story. A lot of it is strained and obvious: ``I guess I have to admit I'm not all that fond of people in general--if nothing else, there are too damned many of them.'' He's amused by trendy environmentalist nomenclature: antihumanist anarchist primitivist. But he too has a political position: ``We should have a clean, healthy, diverse natural environment so I can go fishing.'' The humor works occasionally, as when he's fishing so close to a house, he can overhear an obscenity-laden domestic dispute. Gierach does hit the mark when he plays it straight. He discusses the merits of guides from the old school, who found a place to fish and left you alone, and the new breed who've learned to be ``teacher, coach, chauffeur, valet, tour director and therapist.'' He offers practical advice on shipping and traveling with expensive, fragile rods, and he does a good piece on fly- fishing Colorado's Blue River in the dead of winter. The most delectable piece describes a repast of ``casual confusion'' that included sockeye salmon, venison sausage, lightly smoked rainbow trout, and wild mushrooms and raspberries. Some fine moments, as always; but Gierach should allow humor to arise of its own accord rather forcing it to the surface. (line drawings by Glenn Wolff, not seen) -- Copyright ©1996, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.
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- PublisherExcellent Press
- Publication date1996
- ISBN 10 1900318016
- ISBN 13 9781900318013
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages256
- IllustratorWolff Glenn
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Book Description Wolff, Glenn (illustrator). (Hardcover, 1996). (1996) 1996 1st UK edition. 8vo (145 x 220mm). Pp233. B/w illustrations. Brown cloth spine over blue paper-covered boards, spine titled in silver-gilt. Good-plus in dust-wrapper. ".this is John Gierach at his wry and witty best, as addicitive as the river itself." "Good fishing and good writing use the same skills. Whether you're after a trout or a story, you won't get far with brute force. You're better off to watch, wait and remain calm, just putting yourself in the place where the thing lives and letting it all happen, rather than trying to make it happen. Basically the world is a big, dumb trout, and you're a fisherman with all the time in the world." . Seller Inventory # 42521
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Book Description Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Wolff, Glenn (illustrator). Gierach writes about much more than fishing. In this latest book, the agenda ranges widely and delightfully from How to react to the theft of a new cane rod to Planning a game dinner and clearing out the freezer at the same time.'. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR001241325
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