In a compilation of essays, the author reflects on the world of angling as he shares his observations on his quarry, great fishing spots around the world, and fishing equipment.
First edition published by Knopf, 1999 "Several pieces that are newly collected in this edition originally appeared" in other publications. -- Verso title page
Contents:
Some remarks Small streams in Michigan Back in Ireland Sakonnet Twilight on the buffalo paddock Angling versus acts of God Twenty-fish days Henry's fork Tying flies Spring Runoff The big hold Midstream Seasons through the net Southern salt The longest silence Close to the bone Weather A world-record dinner Tarpon hunting Silver king : a glimpse The hard way The sea-run fish Wesley's river Sur Fly-fishing the evil empire Of the dean Snapshots from the whale Izaak Walton Iceland Roderick Haig-Brown Down under Unfounded opinions Sons - Unintended consequences Sasha and the salmon Steelhead Seeing snook Trials of tarpon Black squall - Shrink to fit
