John Gierach
1) Trout bum
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Series
Language
English
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Description
Trout Bum is a fresh, contemporary look at fly fishing, and the way of life that grows out ofa passion for it. The people, the places, and the accoutrements that surround the sport make a fishing trip more than a set of tactics and techniques. John Gierach, a serious fisherman with a wry sense of humor, show us just how much more with his fishing stories and a unique look at the fly-fishing lifestyle. Trout Bum is really about why people fish as much...
Author
Language
English
Description
Once an angler masters a graphite rod, his interests often move on to the original fly rod, pliant bamboo. Until the mid-twentieth century, nearly all fly rods were bamboo. By the 1970s, fiberglass and graphite changed the world of fly-fishing. But more and more anglers are seeing bamboo rods in retail outlets, and want to give them a try. With this book, John Gierach, one of the nation's top fly-fishing writers, provides a philosophical guide to...
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Pub. Date
[2014]
Edition
First Simon & Schuster hardcover edition.
Physical Desc
211 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
Gierach travels across North America seeking quintessential fly-fishing experiences. He may occasionally lose a fish, but never his passion for fishing or his sense of humor.