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Sto caricando le informazioni... The Optimist: A Case for the Fly Fishing Lifedi David Coggins
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An "excellent" (The New York Times) modern tribute to an ageless pastime, and a practical guide to the art, philosophy, and rituals of fly fishing, by an expert, lifelong angler. In The Optimist, David Coggins makes a case for the skills and sensibility of an enduring sport and shares the secrets, frustrations, and triumphs of the great tradition of fly fishing, which has captivated anglers worldwide. Written in wry, wise, and keenly observed prose, each chapter focuses on a specific place, fish, and skill. Few individuals, for example, have the visual acuity required to catch the nearly invisible bonefish of the Bahamas flats. Or the patience to land the elusive Atlantic salmon, "the fish of a thousand casts," in eastern Canada. Pursuing these challenges, Coggins, "a confirmed obsessive," travels to one fishing paradise after another, including the great rivers of Patagonia, private chalk streams in England, remote ponds in Maine, and New York City's Jamaica Bay. In each setting, he chronicles his fortunes and misfortunes with honesty and humor while meditating on how fishing teaches focus, inner stillness, and a connection to the natural world. Perfect for the novice, the enthusiastic amateur, and the devoted angler alike, The Optimist offers a practical path to enlightenment while providing "a rueful, thoughtful, and very funny examination of an elegant obsession" (Jay McInerney). Non sono state trovate descrizioni di biblioteche |
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This is a wonderful little book, full of the author's experiences and perceptions as he travels around fishing. From Wisconsin to Patagonia, he aptly describes each location, and it's setting and particular quirks. Besides the obvious draw to Wisconsin, I really enjoyed his trips to Maine for brook trout, and to England for brown trout. He managed to make me feel like I was there, fishing alongside him.
I think that I will keep this book near my favorite chair by the fireplace, and return to it again and again when the cold weather hits and keeps me inside! ( )