Standing In a River Waving a Stick

Few writers have ever captured the soul of fly fishing quite like John Gierach. With his dry wit, keen observations and uncanny ability to find humour in the absurd things anglers do, Gierach became one of the most beloved voices in modern angling literature. In this classic collection of essays, he takes readers from the trout streams of Colorado and Montana to the waters of British Columbia and beyond, sharing tales of memorable fish, questionable decisions, favourite rivers and the wonderfully eccentric characters that seem to inhabit every fly fishing destination. Along the way he muses on fly patterns, fishing etiquette, crowded rivers, the eternal search for untouched water and the curious habit of otherwise sensible adults spending entire days standing in cold rivers waving sticks. As always with Gierach, the fish are only part of the story. Beneath the humour lies a deep appreciation for wild places, friendship, solitude and the simple pleasures that keep anglers returning to rivers year after year. His essays are filled with the sort of wisdom that can only be acquired through decades of fishing, usually accompanied by a healthy dose of self-deprecation. Warm, funny and endlessly relatable, this is vintage Gierach at his best. The sort of book that makes anglers laugh out loud, nod in recognition and immediately start planning their next fishing trip. An essential addition to any fly fishing library. New. Softcover, 22.5cm x 14cm, 254 pages.