Brilliant, witty, perceptive essays about fly-fishing, the natural world, and life in general by the acknowledged master of fishing writers.
Whether he\'s catching fish or musing on the ones that got away, Gierach is always entertaining and enlightening, writing with his own inimitable blend of grace and style, passion and wit..
To enter Gierach\'s world is to experience the daily wonder, challenge, and occasional absurdity of the fishing life--from such rituals as the preparation of camp coffee (for best results, serve in a tin cup) to the random, revelatory surprises, such as the flashing beauty of a grayling leaping out of the water.
This is the first anthology of John Gierach\'s work, a collection that is sure to delight both die-hard fans and new readers alike.
As Gierach says, writing is a lot like fishing.
Gierach often begins with an observation that soon leads to something below the surface, which he finds and successfully lands.
Like all his writing, these essays are seasoned by a keen sense of observation and a deep knowledge and love of fishing lore, leavened by a wonderfully wry sense of humor.
Death, Taxes, and Leaky Waders collects forty of John Gierach\'s finest essays on fishing from six of his books.
Brilliant, witty, perceptive essays about fly-fishing, the natural world, and life in general by the acknowledged master of fishing writers
