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Title: STANDING IN A RIVER WAVING A STICK by John Gierach ISBN: 0-684-86329-4 Publisher: Fireside Pub. Date: 05 April, 2000 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $13.00 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.56 (9 reviews)
Rating: 4
Summary: I mostly enjoyed the cultural insights
Comment: I am a flyfishing wanna-be from the midwest who purchased this book for a little cold weather diversion. It proves the point that fishing (like so many hobbys) is an individual sport that can be appreciated and enjoyed regardless of how, how often, where, or with who. Just follow your passion and enjoy the journey.
I always enjoy a good fishing story and this book has many. Beyond the story, I enjoyed the insights into the subculture of flyfishermen, fishing guides, and small town folks fighting to keep their way of life.
Lastly, the book provides interesting insight on a differing view of wildlife conservation. This is a complicated issue.
Rating: 5
Summary: Practical advice along with the humor
Comment: I enjoy the author's often irreverant humor but along with that is a lot of useful, practical advice. I've often said that we give fish too much credit. Mr. Gierach points out that fish are being taken at the same time by fishermen using significantly different patters and the like. Through the humor you develop the feel of what is really important and what really isn't so impotant.
Rating: 4
Summary: Don't know why I enjoy him so much
Comment: This guy is a classic self-indulgent leftover Hippie. But he captures the essence of flyfishing, and the outdoors in general, in a most compelling way. His life view is a delightful antidote to the urbanized, "Orvisized", SUV'ed approach to the sport (or art form) called flyfishing. I REALLY enjoy reading him (though I would prefer that he not be allowed to vote).
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Title: At the Grave of the Unknown Fisherman by John Gierach ISBN: 0743229924 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Pub. Date: 02 April, 2003 List Price(USD): $22.00 |
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Title: Another Lousy Day in Paradise by John Gierach ISBN: 0684831473 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Pub. Date: 09 June, 1997 List Price(USD): $13.00 |
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Title: Death, Taxes, and Leaky Waders : A John Gierach Fly-Fishing Treasury by John Gierach ISBN: 0684868598 Publisher: Fireside Pub. Date: 05 June, 2001 List Price(USD): $14.00 |
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Title: Dances With Trout by John Gierach, Glenn Wolff ISBN: 0671779206 Publisher: Fireside Pub. Date: 19 April, 1995 List Price(USD): $12.00 |
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Title: WHERE THE TROUT ARE ALL AS LONG AS YOUR LEG by John Gierach ISBN: 0671754556 Publisher: Fireside Pub. Date: 06 April, 1993 List Price(USD): $10.00 |
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