Bibliograph

The optimist, a case for the fly fishing life, David Coggins

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The optimist, a case for the fly fishing life, David Coggins

Language

eng

resource.biographical

contains biographical information

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The optimist

Oclc number

1201300203

Responsibility statement

David Coggins

Sub title

a case for the fly fishing life

Summary

"A tribute and practical guide to the art, philosophy, and rituals of fly fishing, by an expert, lifelong angler. Each chapter focuses on a specific place, fish, and skill. Few individuals 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 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."--, provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

The contrary act : introduction -- Wisconsin : smallmouth bass (timing) -- Montana : cutthroat trout (assurance) -- Bahamas : bonefish (vision) -- Patagonia : rainbow trout (loss) -- New York : striped bass (intuition) -- Canada : Atlantic salmon (patience) -- Maine : brook trout (persistence) -- England : brown trout (stealth) -- Afterword: Home water

Target audience

adult

resource.variantTitle

OptimistCase for fly fishing

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