A Fly Rod of Your Own, John Gierach
A Fly Rod of Your Own, John Gierach
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A Fly Rod of Your Own

Author: John Gierach

Narrator: Mike Chamberlain

Unabridged: 7 hr 3 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 04/04/2017


Synopsis

John Gierach is known for his witty, trenchant observations about fly-fishing. In A Fly Rod of Your Own, Gierach once again takes us into his world and scrutinizes the art of fly-fishing. He travels to remote fishing locations where the airport is not much bigger than a garage and a flight might be held up because a passenger is running late. He sings the praises of the skilled pilots who fly to remote fishing lodges in tricky locations and bad weather. He explains why even the most veteran fisherman seems to muff his cast whenever he's being filmed or photographed. He describes the all-but-impassable roads that fishermen always seem to encounter at the best fishing spots and why fishermen discuss four-wheel drive vehicles almost as passionately and frequently as they discuss fly rods and flies. And while he's on that subject, he explains why even the most conscientious fisherman always seems to accumulate more rods and flies than he could ever need.

From Alaska to the Rockies and across the continent to Maine and the Canadian Maritimes, A Fly Rod of Your Own is an ode to those who fish.

About John Gierach

John Gierach is the author of numerous books on fly-fishing, including At the Grave of the Unknown Fisherman, Standing in a River Waving a Stick, and Dances with Trout. His work has appeared in Gray's Sporting Journal, Field & Stream, where he is a contributing writer, and Fly Rod & Reel, where he is a columnist. He also writes columns for the Longmont Daily Times-Call and the monthly Redstone Review. He lives in Lyons, Colorado.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Mike on June 22, 2017

Once again, John Gierach takes the reader to different freshwater places to fish in North America while occasionally mulling over the questions of life. Gierach is wonderful with his descriptions of places - whether a remote fishing camp in Labrador or the Rocky Mountains close to home. That said, m......more

Goodreads review by Tom on June 07, 2022

Cool stories from a seasoned fly bum. Have it on audiobook and will definitely be listening through this one again, which I never do.......more

Goodreads review by Charlie on January 21, 2025

Full of truth about fishing, camping, travel, and, well, just life. And so it goes, you will be missed John Gierach.......more

Goodreads review by Janet on July 08, 2018

This month I stepped way beyond my comfort zone and read a book on fly-fishing. Now I have fished before, and will never forget the little five pound bass I hooked on a worm, or staring for hours at one of those white and red fish bobbers floating in the water. It was exhilarating! That however, was......more

Goodreads review by Andy on July 12, 2017

Loved it. Reminded me of all my fishing adventures with my grandpa.......more