Out Of The Blue: On Fishing at Sea

Some anglers spend a lifetime learning to read rivers. Chris Yates wondered what would happen if he started reading the sea instead. In this beautifully written memoir, one of angling's finest storytellers leaves behind the familiar world of trout streams to rediscover the coastline through fresh eyes. Returning to the sea after decades devoted to fresh water fishing, Yates finds that the tides, rocky shores and endless horizons offer the very same quiet rewards that have always drawn him to moving water. This is not a book about tackle or techniques. It is a book about noticing. About the changing light on the sea, the rhythm of the tides, childhood memories, simple pleasures and the enduring fascination of wild places. With his trademark warmth and gentle humour, Yates reminds us that the finest fishing adventures are often measured not by the fish we catch, but by the moments we spend immersed in nature. Written with elegance, wisdom and an obvious affection for the sea, this is one of those rare books that slows your breathing from the very first chapter. Whether you fish rivers, lakes or the open coast, Chris Yates has a remarkable gift for making you want to spend more time beside water. You may pick it up for the sea fishing... but don't be surprised if you put it down simply grateful that wild places like these still exist. Very good condition. Hardcover, 19cm x 14cm, 200 pages.