Sex, Death, and Fly-Fishing
, by Gierach, JohnNote: Supplemental materials are not guaranteed with Rental or Used book purchases.
- ISBN: 9780671684372 | 067168437X
- Cover: Paperback
- Copyright: 8/15/1990
From the irrepressible author ofTrout BumandThe View from Rat Lakecomes an engaging, humorous, often profound examination of life's greatest mysteries: sex, death, and fly-fishing.John Gierach's quest takes us from his quiet home water (an ordinary, run-of-the-mill trout stream where fly-fishing can be a casual affair) to Utah's famous Green River, and to unknown creeks throughout the Western states and Canada. We're introduced to a lively group of fishing buddies, some local "experts" and even an ex-girlfriend, along the wayContemplative, evocative, and wry, he shares insights on mayflies and men, fishing and sport, life and love, and the meaning (or meaninglessness) of it all.