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The title alone tells you you're in the company of John Gierach. With his trademark wit, dry humour and uncanny ability to find the extraordinary in the seemingly ordinary, Gierach once again reminds us why he is regarded as one of fly fishing's most beloved storytellers. Whether wandering trout streams in the Rockies, exploring secluded lakes or travelling to the Canadian Maritimes in search of memorable fishing, he proves that the best stories are rarely just about the fish. As always, the trout provide the excuse. The real treasures are the eccentric characters, unexpected adventures, gentle observations and wonderfully self-deprecating moments that every fly fisher will recognise with a knowing smile. Gierach has a rare gift for making us laugh at ourselves while quietly reminding us why we keep returning to rivers year after year. And are all fishermen liars? Gierach wisely leaves that for the reader to decide... although every good fishing story probably improves just a little with each retelling. Warm, funny and quietly philosophical, this is classic Gierach - essential reading for anyone who believes that fly fishing is as much about life as it is about trout. New. Softcover, 21.5cm x 14cm, 224 pages.