Death, Taxes, and Leaky Waders : A John Gierach Fly-Fishing Treasury
by John Gierach
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Brilliant, witty, perceptive essays about fly-fishing, the natural world, and life in general by the acknowledged master of fishing writers. Death, Taxes, and Leaky Waders collects forty of John Gierach's finest essays on fishing from six of his books. 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. Gierach often begins with an observation that soon leads to something show more below the surface, which he finds and successfully lands. As Gierach says, writing is a lot like fishing. 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. 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. 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. show lessTags
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Gierach is bar none probably one of the best outdoor writers ever. With his witty delivery and helpful insights on fishing and life, I can't think of a writer who can capture a single moment on a stream better then Gierach. With each story there's a new bit of wisdom to be learned and forgotten and learned again.
Death, Taxes, and Leaky Waders is a collection of Gierach's best essays on his favorite topic, fly-fishing. They are easy, comfortable, yet thought provoking reads that will also make you laugh out loud.
Death, Taxes, and Leaky Waders is a collection of Gierach's best essays on his favorite topic, fly-fishing. They are easy, comfortable, yet thought provoking reads that will also make you laugh out loud.
You all have heard the fishing story about the one that got away. Well, Death, Taxes, and Leaky Waders could be about the one that got away but is actually moreso about the one that got caught. And the other one that got caught. And the other one. Again and again. Leaky Waders is a 'Best Of' compilation from several different books already published. As a side note, I found the details about the types of flies and the technique to tying them to be a bit tedious. To an avid angler this definitely wouldn't be the case, but I was far more interested in Gierach's fabulous friendships (especially the one with his friend A.K.) and the adventures they found themselves taking across the country in search of the perfect fishing spot. The story show more about sitting through a tornado was funny. show less
A "Greatest Hits" Collection of 40 essays from Gierach's first six essay books, Death, Taxes and Leaky Waders breaks no new ground - but serves as a useful introduction to those who are new to Gierach's insightful, humorous fly fishing essays.
When I finally bought an e-reader - and despite owning the book - I bought a digital copy so I'd always have some Gierach nearby; he's one writer I can read over and over.
When I finally bought an e-reader - and despite owning the book - I bought a digital copy so I'd always have some Gierach nearby; he's one writer I can read over and over.
GREAT book on one of my favorite hobbies. It's basically a collection of Gierach's columns, so it's an easy book to pick up and read when you only have a little bit of time and want to capture the dream of being out on a stream with a fly rod in yer hand!!
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John Gierach is the author of eleven books, including the famous "Trout Bum" & such other popular titles as "The View from Rat Lake," "Where the Trout Are All As Long As Your Leg," "Fishing Bamboo," & the recent "Standing in a River Waving a Stick." He is a columnist for both "Sports Afield" & "Fly Rod & Reel," & his work has appeared in "Field & show more Stream," "Fly Fisherman," "Gray's Sporting Journal," & most other national outdoor magazines. He lives in Lyons, Colorado. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
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