Even Brook Trout Get the Blues

By: John Gierach

Narrated by: David Colacci

Brilliant, witty, perceptive essays about fly-fishing, the natural world, and life in general by the acknowledged master of fishing writers.

"Once an angler has become serious about the sport (and 'serious' is the word that's used), he'll never again have enough tackle or enough time to use it. And his nonangling friends and family may never again entirely recognize him, either." In other words, he (or she) will have entered Gierach territory.

Whether debating bamboo versus graphite rods, describing the pleasure of fishing in pocket waters or during a spring snow in the mountains, or recounting a trip in pursuit of the "fascinatingly ugly" longnose gar, Gierach understands that fly-fishing is more than a sport. It's a way of life in which patience is (mostly) rewarded, the rhythms of the natural world are appreciated, and the search for the perfect rod or ideal stream is never ending. It is not a life without risks, for as Gierach warns: "This perspective on things can change you irreparably. If it comes to you early enough in life, it can save you from ever becoming what they call 'normal.'" Even Brook Trout Get the Blues will convince you that "normal" is greatly overrated.

©1992 John Gierach (P)2021 Tantor

Short unrelated fishing stories

Nice short stories for while falling asleep peaceful and calming voice with entertaining writing if you fall asleep and start the next chapter the next night it’s no big deal and doesn’t affect your listening if you’re a fly angler you’ll laugh out loud a couple times if you picture what Geirach writes.

Great read.

Full of laughs, fly tying and fishing relatable content. Beautifully written and immersed you i to so many fishing places

laughing my @$$ off!

I have always enjoyed John Gherich's books.
I come away from reading or listening to his books with a smile on my face.

great as always

his books never get old. I'm always looking forward to the next one. Great Author 👍

Gierach strikes again!

Another beauty from the master.

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