The Fly Fisherman's Guide to the Meaning of Life: What A Lifetime on the Water Has Taught Me About Love, Work, Food, Sex, and Getting Up Early

by Peter Kaminsky

The fly fisherman is a unique breed of sportsman—he loves the sparkle of sunlight dancing off a trout stream, the surreal beauty of a mayfly hatch on a spring day, and the heart-thumping eruption of a surface strike by a large trout. Here Peter Kaminsky writes about the angler’s passion and his pursuit of knowledge. He explains how long days without fish can teach you how to deal with failure and how releasing a caught fish can remind us about ethics. He offers inspiration to readers who love the sport as much as he does.

160 pages, Paperback

First published June 17, 2002

Reviews

[Kate · Rating 4 out of 5]

"The fly fisherman is a unique breed of sportsman -- he loves the sparkle of sunlight dancing of a trout stream, the heart thumping eruption of a surface strike by a large trout, as well as the friendships that grow up around the love of the sport, Here Peter Kaminsky writes about the passion of the angler and how that passion can imbue work, family, and friendships with special meaning. He explains how long days without fish can help us learn to deal with failure an how releasing a caught fish can remind us about ethics. He offers inspiration to readers who love the sport a much as he does, advice on getting older, and even an essential reading list for fly fishers, His book is like a wise fishing buddy in an easy-to-carry package."

And I loved it. It was light, charming, and made me wish I was a fly fisherman too.

[Mike · Rating 4 out of 5]

"This book is like a a wise fishing buddy in an easy-to-carry package."