Another Lousy Day in Paradise

“Another Lousy Day in Paradise” by John Gierach. One of John Gierach’s most enjoyable collections of fly fishing essays - funny, observant and wonderfully alive to all the things that make fishing memorable, whether you catch a fish or not. Here Gierach ranges widely: from solitary days on the water and winter fishing to travel, lost rods, troublesome elbows, guides, little flies, grayling, carp, salmon and spring creeks. There are fishing companions, camp meals, unexpected mishaps and the endless small pleasures that surround a day with a fly rod. What makes this collection particularly appealing is its variety. Gierach isn't simply recounting successful fishing trips; he writes about the people, places, frustrations, absurdities and quiet moments that become the real memories of fishing. As always, his humour is dry and self-deprecating, but beneath it is a genuine affection for rivers, fish and the freedom of being out there. A wonderful book for anyone who understands that some of the best fishing days are measured in stories rather than fish. Good, sturdy condition. Softcover, 22cm x 14cm, 233 pages.