1,001 PEARLS OF FISHING WISDOM: ADVICE AND INSPIRATION FOR SEA, LAKE, AND STREAM. Edited and introduced by Nick Lyons.
Language: English
Published by Skyhorse Publishing. New York. 2013, 2013
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ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (New, Hardcover, 2013). 2013 1st edition. Square 16mo (127 x 147mm). Ppx,390. Colour photographs, bibliography, orange end-papers. Laminated boards. Fine unread copy. "For those who enjoy fishing as an occasional pastime as well as those who revel in the philosophies of one's relationship with the water, rod, and reel, this book of quotable fishermen is the ultimate repository of fishing wisdom. From proverbs to professional tips to general words of insight, this collection of quotes is the go-to guide for anyone who loves some aspect of the wonderful world of fishing. .Nick Lyons introduces each chapter with musings on topics ranging from the origins of fishing and techniques and strategies to why we fish and the elusive 'big fish.' Featuring anglers and writers like Lord Byron, Ernest Hemingway, Ed Zern, Ted Hughes, Cervantes, Jimmy Carter, George H.W. Bush, Lefty Kreh, Norman Maclean, and hundreds of others, 1,001 Pearls of Fishing Wisdom truly captures the unique essence of the fine sport of fishing." Chapters include:- Fish and the world they inhabit; Some hints about why we fish; A few words about equipment; Techniques and strategies; Ways to do it; When and where we fish; Especially for fly fishers; Big fish; Addiction, compulsion; The lighter side; Some anglers; A little about guides, tournaments, and professional matters; Some maxims, theories, and philosophical comments; The fishing in print, the wisdom of years; More than to fish. The book ends with a 30 page bibliography followed by an alphabetical list of authors and anglers quoted in the text. PREVIOUS PRICE GBP 9.95. …
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- Title
- 1,001 PEARLS OF FISHING WISDOM: ADVICE AND INSPIRATION FOR SEA, LAKE, AND STREAM. Edited and introduced by Nick Lyons.
- Author
- Lyons (Nick), Editor.
- Publisher
- Skyhorse Publishing. New York. 2013
- Publication year
- 2013
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1620871750
- ISBN 13
- 9781620871751
- Edition
- 1st Edition
For everyone, from those who enjoy fishing as an occasional pastime to those who revel in the philosophies of one’s relationship with the water, rod, and reel, this book of quotable fishermen is the ultimate repository of fishing wisdom. From proverbs to professional tips to general words of insight, this collection of quotes is the go-to guide for anyone who loves some aspect of the wonderful world of fishing. Chapters includes:
- Some Hints About Why We Fish
- Techniques and Strategies
- When and Where We Fish
- Big Fish
- The Lighter Side
- And much More!
With insight from Joan Wulff and Dave Hughes, Izak Walton and George Orwell, Thomas McGuane and Ernest G. Schwiebert, Jr., and so many more,1,001 Pearls of Fishing Wisdom highlights the joys and frustrations of this beloved sport. In addition to quotes by fishing experts and enthusiasts, Lyons features profiles of some of the most well-respected writers, journalists, and anglers in history, making the collection even more valuable for those not yet familiar with some of the sport’s greatest sages.
“Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing that it is not fish they are after.”
—Henry David Thoreau
>“Fishing provides that connection with the whole living world. It gives you the opportunity of being totally immersed, turning back into yourself in a good way. A form of meditation, some form of communion with levels of yourself that are deeper than the ordinary self.”
—Ted Hughes
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