Synopsis
This beautiful, eclectic collection of first-person stories from bamboo rod-making legend Hoagy B. Carmichael explores various important parts of his life and how they tie into the sport of fishing. Growing up in Beverly Hills with a famous jazz musician for a father, young Hoagy wasn’t exactly destined to become a fisherman. But by the age of nine he had a subscription to Field and Stream magazine, and regularly rode his bicycle to the local “sport shop of the stars” in town. With strong and exciting prose, Carmichael takes readers through these early years and those that followed, where he not only honed his passion for fly fishing, but also his skills as a rod builder, fly fisherman, and author. In addition to reflecting on his life in fly fishing, Carmichael gives readers a fascinating look into the history of rod making and competitive fishing. He also describes encounters with some of the biggest names in the art of fine bamboo rod-making, such as Ed Fody and Everett Garrison.
Side Casts is an artfully crafted and meticulously researched book that expertly weaves together elements of memoir, history, and sports writing. It will be a welcome addition to any fishing enthusiast’s bookshelf.
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About the Author
Hoagy B. Carmichael is a world-renowned expert on fishing tackle with forty years of fly fishing experience. His rod-making shop was recently installed on permanent display at the Catskill Fly Fishing Center in Livingston Manor, New York. Carmichael of seven books on fishing including the classic The Grand Cascapedia River: A History. He also co-wrote A Master’s Guide to Building a Bamboo Fly Rod with his mentor and friend Everett Garrison. He lives in North Salem, New York.
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SIDE CASTS: A CLOLLECTION OF FLY-FISHING YARNS BY A GUY WHO CAN SPIN THEM.
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ISBN 10: 1634503031
ISBN 13: 9781634503037
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Large 8vo. Pp: vii, 99. First edition. Publisher's blue boards with white lettering and colour illustration to front and to rear. Blue dust jacket with white lettering and colour illustration to front and to rear. Black and white and colour illustrations throughout.ISBN: 9781634503037 Very good in very good dust jacket. Rubbing with some loss at head and tail of spine and top and bottom corners. Edgewear at head and tail of spine and top and bottom corners of dust jacket, with some loss at corners. Seller Inventory # C72466
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