Standing in a River Waving a Stick

Standing in a River Waving a Stick

Brilliant, witty, perceptive essays about fly-fishing, the natural world, and life in general by the acknowledged master of fishing writers.

With his inimitable combination of wit and wisdom, John Gierach once again celebrates the fly-fishing life in Standing in a River Waving a Stick and notes its benefits as a sport, philosophical pursuit, even therapy: â€œThe solution to any problemâ€”work, love, money, whateverâ€”is to go fishing, and the worse the problem, the longer the trip should be.â€ After all, fly-fishing does teach important life lessons, says Gierachâ€”about solitude, patience, perspective, humor, and the sublime coffee break.

Recounting both memorable fishing spots and memorable fish, Gierach discusses what makes a good fly pattern, the ethics of writing about undiscovered trout waters, the dread of getting skunked, and the camaraderie of fellow fishermen who can end almost any conversation with â€œWell, itâ€™s sort of like fishing, isnâ€™t it?â€ Reflecting on a lifetime of lessons learned at the end of a fly rod, Gierach concludes, â€œThe one inscription you donâ€™t want carved on your tombstone is â€˜The Poor Son of a Bitch Didnâ€™t Fish Enough.â€™â€ Fortunately for Gierach fans, this is not likely to happen.
Country USA
Brand Simon & Schuster
Manufacturer Simon & Schuster
Binding Paperback
PartNumber illustrations
IsAdultProduct
Height 8.4375
Length 5.5
Weight 0.89948602896
Width 0.7
ReleaseDate 2000-04-05
NumberOfItems 1

Country	USA
Brand	Simon & Schuster
Manufacturer	Simon & Schuster
Binding	Paperback
PartNumber	illustrations
IsAdultProduct
Height	8.4375
Length	5.5
Weight	0.89948602896
Width	0.7
ReleaseDate	2000-04-05
NumberOfItems	1

Standing in a River Waving a Stick

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