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Literature, History & Humor
Haig-Brown writes of fishing not just as a sport, but also as an art. He knows moving water & the life within itits subtlest mysteries & perpetual delights. He is a man who knows fish lore as few people ever will, & the legends & history of a great sport
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In this collection of fly-fishing stories, the natural appeal of fly fishing comes to life. Each story is from classic Tapplys columns, yet these 30 re-readable pieces are unique in their own ways. These writings serve as testament to the thrill of fishi
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Original short stories by best-selling mystery writers about their favorite pastimefishing. 16 of America's favorite author-anglers spin tales of mystery & fishing in this collection. From the tragic to the comic with many stops in between, these stories
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This is an unforgettable portrait of 3 decidedly unconventional American lives. With wit, poignancy, & an unmatched depth of spirit & humanity, Harrison has again reminded us why he is one of the most cherished & important authors at work today. It is ful
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Clarkes experience shines through on every page & gives a whole new perspective on fishing techniquesin particular fly fishing for trout& common mistakes. A distillation of a lifetime's experience, these essential works provide a better understanding o
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This witty, illustrated description of over two dozen dookies (each with a medical explanation written by a doctor) details what one can learn about health & well-being by studying what's in the bowl. Illus; 6x4 inches, 96 pgs.
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Packed with anecdotes & stories, this book includes instructions & diagrams, compendia of equipment & bait, sections on Botham's favorite rivers & how to fish them, & guides to everything from the life cycle of a game fish to the intricacies of Spey casti
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This a fully revised & updated edition of the classic guide to the sport of hook & line contains sections on coarse fishing, game fishing, & sea fishing, which include advice about basic equipment & also gives invaluable information about every type of fi
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In a newly revised 2007 edition, 1 of the country's best known big fish anglers describes his often long vigils gaining insight into the habits of eleven different coarse fish species. This unique account is not just another manual on how to fish, but rat
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This attractive, handy pocket book is full of fishy facts. Whether youre a stickleback chaser or a marlin hunter, youll soon be hooked on this fascinating catch of fishy notes, quotes, facts, & stats. Dont let this one get away. It doesnt just contain
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In this broad look at fishing around the world, Rangeley-Wilson travels from city suburbs to Bhutan, from Icelandic moonscapes to the Seychellesanywhere, in fact, his fishing rod leads. Along the way he discovers that fishing can take you to the heart of
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From dead-sheep bait to whopper-sized catches ("It was this big!"), intoxicated trout, & flying pike, this collection presents the choicest gems of bizarre fishing facts. Like a tin of sardinesthis book is packed with fishy, bite size tales guaranteed to
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25 true stories which cover the spectrum from terrifying to comical to downright bizarre. In these pages both everyday fishermen & pros tell their stories of freak or catastrophic accidents, fish attacks, sabotage, pranks, getting lost at sea & more. 224
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His latest release. You'll be laughing your way through this introspective journey into McManus's wild world of outdoor adventure. 5x7 inches, 200 pgs.
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An army brat whose military childhood ended abruptly with the gruesome death of a friend, Harry was turned over to two enigmatic guardians, two men as old as the Ozark hills they farmed. His Uncles Albert and Emerson lived 19th century lives, and from the
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"If you are familiar with the mountains of Western Maine and the Rangeley Region, the first few pages of Robert J. Romano’s North of Easie will give you that “I know that place” feeling that encourages a reader to push onward."
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A celebration of fly fishing, alternately lyrical & meditative, mystical & sensuous, each of these 16 essays represents an exploration of the intersection between past & present, spirit & body, water & land, trout & people, ghosts & dreams. 6x9 inches, 17
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Murder, mayhem & fishing: once again Loon Lake has all the action. A re-opening of a cold case occurs. 6x9 inches, 272 pgs.
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Over 100 angling images by ten of America's finest sporting artists: Shirley Cleary, Rod Crossman, Thomas Aquinas Daly, Luke Frazier, Eldridge Hardie, Chet Reneson, Arthur Shilstone, Brett Smith, Mike Stidham and John Swan. Full-color; 10x12 inches, 216 p
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Andy Trib is a troubled fly-fishing guide returning to his hometown of Ipsyniho, OR, after a year on the run. The humorous story of one village reinventing the American dream. 6x9 inches, 240 pgs.
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Twelve new stories from one of the most captivating voices in contemporary outdoor literature. Beautifully written; contain all of those moments of surprise, victory & anguish that is elemental to fishing. 6x9 inches, 208 pgs.
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A lyrical, surprising book of observations on fishing, nature, travel & life. Includes great fish tales, lots of witty observations, criticisms of all that's wrong with the world today (everything that isn't fishing & even some things that are). Gierach w
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A collection of wise and touching memories of a season on the water and a lifetime of fishing, told by a master storyteller. Lyrical reminiscence of a magical autumn of fishing and a lifetime love affair with rivers. Witty, knowledgeable, good writing. 6
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Santella invited 50 celebrated fly fishers to share their favorite fly-fishing stories based on their travels & experiences. The result is this unforgettable collection of stories that are, surprisingly enough for fishermen, true. Covers many emotions: co
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Spellbinding novel of suspense, international intrigue, & fly fishing. The holy grail that burns at the core of the novel is the snowfly, a legendary insect that attracts trout of such size that they couldn't possibly exist in the world as we know it. Th
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The last in the beloved series of stories about the fictional western town everyone wants to inhabit. Waldie brings joy & tears, love & closure to the lives of the characters weve grown to know & care so much about. 6x9 inches, 176 pgs.
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It used to be Cliff & Vivian & now it isnt. A riotous, moving novel that sends a 60-something man, divorced & robbed of his farm by a late-blooming real estate shark of an ex-wife, on a road trip across America, armed with a childhood puzzle of the Uni
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Mirfin - fishing guide, author, & award-winning journalist, has captured the essence of what makes flyfishing in New Zealand unique & special. Remarkable images reveal the drama, splendor, & excitement that is flyfishing in New Zealand. Each photo is a fe
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Winter in New York City: Amid sleet & snow, Doc Ford is at the Explorers Club with his new friend, former (& maybe current) British agent Sir James Montbard, researching a jungle expedition, & awaiting the arrival of an attractive U.S. senator with whom F
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