Fifty of the world's most celebrated anglers share the unforgettable moments that defined their lives on the water in this fun and handsome classic.
The only thing more fun than catching fish are the stories to tell about those fish . . . and the ones that got away.
Nobody knows that better than Chris Santella, author of the bestselling Fifty Places to Fly Fish Before You Die. For his latest homage to anglers, Santella invited 50 celebrated fly fishers to share their favorite fly-fishing stories based on their travels and experiences. The result is this unforgettable collection of stories that are, surprisingly enough for fishermen, true.
Fifty Favorite Fly-Fishing Tales includes stories that cover the panoply of emotions—comical, poignant, inspirational, incredible, absurd. It tells of Ralph Cutter casting in complete darkness for blind catfish in the caves of Borneo, J. W. Smith boxing grizzlies to protect his tent camp in Alaska, and George Anderson fly fishing for saltwater crocodiles in Cuba.
It also describes how Jean Williams, through trout fishing in the Colorado Rockies, helped to bridge the chasm between a type-A father and his neglected son. Accompanied by stunning photographs, the stories in this book reflect not only the rich experience of fly fishing but also how it can extend beyond the rivers, oceans, and fish to touch the core of our daily lives.
With 50 beautiful color photos, this is a great gift for every fly-fisher you know…including yourself.
- Expert Contributors: Tales from legends like Gary Borger, Jack Dennis, and Conway Bowman.
- Global Scope: Journeys spanning from the Colorado Rockies to the wilds of Borneo.
- Stunning Imagery: Accompanied by 50 beautiful full-color photographs that bring each adventure to life.
