All Fishermen Are Liars, John Gierach
All Fishermen Are Liars, John Gierach
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All Fishermen Are Liars

Author: John Gierach

Narrator: Mike Chamberlain

Unabridged: 6 hr 57 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 02/07/2017


Synopsis

For John Gierach, “the master of fly-fishing” (Sacramento Bee), fishing is always the answer—even when it’s not clear what the question is. In All Fishermen Are Liars, Gierach travels around North America seeking out quintessential fishing experiences, whether it’s at a busy stream or a secluded lake hidden amid snow-capped mountains. He talks about the art of fly-tying and the quest for the perfect steelhead fly (“The Nuclear Option”), about fishing in the Presidential Pools previously fished by the elder George Bush (“I wondered briefly if I’d done something karmically disastrous and was now fated to spend the rest of my life breathing the exhaust of this elderly Republican”), and the importance of traveling with like-minded companions when caught in a soaking rain (“At this point someone is required to say, ‘You know, there are people who wouldn’t think this is fun’”). And though Gierach loses some fish along the way, he never loses his passion and sense of humor.

Wry, contemplative, and lively—that is to say, pure Gierach—All Fishermen Are Liars is a joy to listen to—and, as always, the next best thing to fishing itself.

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 Anthony on March 07, 2017

It's always fun to putter around on a trout stream whether you're walking or boating the waters with Gierach. He takes you along to exotic and wild locations while you're most likely confined to the recliner or reading a few lines before the lights go out. I'm not a trout fisherman but you don't nee......more

Goodreads review by Eli on November 15, 2019

All Fishermen Are Liars is a nonfiction book about fly fishing by John Gierach. All Fishermen Are Liars depicts John’s various adventures fly fishing around North America and his opinion on everything related to fly fishing. The one main character, John Gierach, is a 73-year-old fishing author who l......more

Goodreads review by Michael on June 13, 2014

I've never read any any of Gierach's books and picked this one up simply based on the title. He is a great writer and you can see his passion for the sport in his storytelling. I'm not a fly fisherman nor have I ever touched a fly rod, but Gierach's stories read in a way that can captivate any fishe......more

Goodreads review by James on July 20, 2024

"All fishermen are liars, except you and me, and sometimes I wonder about you." Another great collection of tales by John Gierach. They are fun and hilarious. Everyone needs to read and re-read all of this author's books. It is great to share his fishing experiences.......more

Goodreads review by Willy on June 17, 2023

I love buying and reading these types of books. Boats, yachts, historical events and books about the sea are generally excellent. If there are sequels in your series, I would love to read them. The beauties of owning the books of important authors cannot be discussed. I'm looking forward to your new b......more