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Summary: Makes me want to load the truck and hit the open road!
Review: I always page to John Gierach's column first when the Fly Rod and Reel magazine shows up in the mail box. This was a wonderful read for a flyfisherman in Minnesota in the winter. The thoughts this book brought forth kept me going through the long (too cold to fish) winter.
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Summary: Makes me want to load the truck and hit the open road!
Review: I always page to John Gierach's column first when the Fly Rod and Reel magazine shows up in the mail box. This was a wonderful read for a flyfisherman in Minnesota in the winter. The thoughts this book brought forth kept me going through the long (too cold to fish) winter.
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Summary: Death, Taxes and Leaky Waders
Review: I splurged on this book without knowing anything about John Gierach (sacrilege?), and felt like I'd discovered America. As an inchoate fly-fisher, I found his stories so exciting that every time I sat down to read it I wanted to rush out to practice my casting in the hope that one day, I too would have stories like these to tell. I've found that many books by veteran fishermen discourage me from trying to get my waders wet--this book does the opposite (and I wonder if the author regrets this response!) Huzzah huzzah.
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Summary: Funny and Educational -- What a Book!
Review: John is one funny guy. And he knows the outdoors. His cast of characters make reading this series of short stories about fishing, camping, and life outdoors a real pleasure. I only hope his other books are as enjoyable as this one.
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Summary: Quaint it ain't
Review: John's writing is in one of those styles you look forward to crummy weather so you can justify sitting down and getting a kick out of his antics. To do otherwise, well heck, you'd feel like he'd wag a finger at you and ask, "Why the hell aren't you fishing you dolt!? See that hatch? See that rise? Drop my book and tie into those beautiful little torpedos!"The stories are marvelous. John's fishing and hunting partners are a hoot. And I can't help but think that there's some cryptic means of deciphering his secret fishing spots by selecting every third letter of every ninth word of every other paragraph... or something like that. The illustrations are GREAT! Hope I can find a garage sale edition of the book so I can demolish it for the pictures. John, great job and hope your St. Vrain is chugging along for you. GB in Tulsa
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Summary: Fascinating Book
Review: This book offers "down home" reading at its best- Mr. Gierach captures your attention and your imagination. Sit back and relax and follow the exploits of a true sportsman!
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Summary: To bad only 5 stars available
Review: This is one of the best books I've ever read. John's insights into flyfishing and it's connection with day-to-day life are phenominal. I'm ready to buy a camper, quit work and spend the rest of my days cruising fron stream to stream.
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