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Summary: Vintage Gierach, makes you thirst for more!
Review: Gierach extends some more fly fishing (life's) wit from his last writing (Another Lousy day in Paradise. You read about your own experiences in each chapter. Any one who has ever float tubed has dragged a line across some lake in mid afternoon, hoping to "hang a real pig". You will want to read Gierach's other books to learn more about his supporting cast. Like his previous writings, these real life characters surround John in his many journeys from flyfishing to pheasant hunting or just hanging round the local Lyon's fly shop. When the fish quit rising, sit back, grab a Gierach and start a new journey.
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Summary: I mostly enjoyed the cultural insights
Review: I am a flyfishing wanna-be from the midwest who purchased this book for a little cold weather diversion. It proves the point that fishing (like so many hobbys) is an individual sport that can be appreciated and enjoyed regardless of how, how often, where, or with who. Just follow your passion and enjoy the journey. I always enjoy a good fishing story and this book has many. Beyond the story, I enjoyed the insights into the subculture of flyfishermen, fishing guides, and small town folks fighting to keep their way of life. Lastly, the book provides interesting insight on a differing view of wildlife conservation. This is a complicated issue.
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Summary: I mostly enjoyed the cultural insights
Review: I enjoy the author's often irreverant humor but along with that is a lot of useful, practical advice. I've often said that we give fish too much credit. Mr. Gierach points out that fish are being taken at the same time by fishermen using significantly different patters and the like. Through the humor you develop the feel of what is really important and what really isn't so impotant.
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Summary: Practical advice along with the humor
Review: I enjoy the author's often irreverant humor but along with that is a lot of useful, practical advice. I've often said that we give fish too much credit. Mr. Gierach points out that fish are being taken at the same time by fishermen using significantly different patters and the like. Through the humor you develop the feel of what is really important and what really isn't so impotant.
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Summary: Humor and a fishing pole are the main keys to happiness.
Review: John Gierach has done it again. This book isn't just about fishing-it's about life. Using fly fishing as his premise, the author shares his philosophy of life with his readers. Granted his answer to any and all of life's problems can be found while fishing. The bigger the problem, the longer you fish. This book is laced with enough information to make you a first rate fly fisherman and to understand the every day business of life as well. Glenn Wolf's pen and ink illustrations are simple yet exquisite. Perfect gift for anyone remotely interested in fly fishing . . . it goes much further than your favorite fishing hole.
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Summary: Simply the best modern fly fisherman writng today!
Review: John shows us once again why he is the voice of many fly fishermen. Thanks for the great read -catch his other books they are as good !
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Summary: Another Gierach book that was too short
Review: Once again, John Gierach writes antother book that is entertaining and a pleasure to read. After finishing, I start to anticipate the next collection of essays. Reading this book will cause you to read the rest of his works. GAURANTEED!!
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Summary: Don't know why I enjoy him so much
Review: This guy is a classic self-indulgent leftover Hippie. But he captures the essence of flyfishing, and the outdoors in general, in a most compelling way. His life view is a delightful antidote to the urbanized, "Orvisized", SUV'ed approach to the sport (or art form) called flyfishing. I REALLY enjoy reading him (though I would prefer that he not be allowed to vote).
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Summary: Don't know why I enjoy him so much
Review: This guy is a classic self-indulgent leftover Hippie. But he captures the essence of flyfishing, and the outdoors in general, in a most compelling way. His life view is a delightful antidote to the urbanized, "Orvisized", SUV'ed approach to the sport (or art form) called flyfishing. I REALLY enjoy reading him (though I would prefer that he not be allowed to vote).
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Summary: Vintage Gierach, makes you thirst for more!
Review: What can you say about a well crafted collection of Gierach stories? There aren't enough of them... But, John has to gather material so he can't write all the time. This is another little gem that whizzes by in far too short a time. In all fairness it's about the same length of all of the Gierach books -- he just leaves you wanting more. Well, the Arkansas is running 450 cfs and I have to go...
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