While we're still on the subject of books and quotes from books, I wanted to add another favorite that I found online. Actually, I found it as an excerpt in one of those cheesy Airline magazines while flying somewhere many years ago (I honestly don't recall where I was flying to). The minute I read it I was hooked. The author was John Gierach and I have since picked up about 6 or 7 of his works, most autographed. The excerpt I'm specifically referring to that first got my attention can be found at the following link: "The Happy Idiot"
"The Happy Idiot" is the first chapter in the book, "Standing In a River, Waving a Stick". John is actually a fly fisherman, beside being a well reknowned author. You bass guys probably have never heard of him as he focuses on trout angling and the West, but see if some of his comments in the excerpt don't strike a chord with you. He actually goes on in some of his books to talk about largemouth and smallmouth fishing, pond fishing, even carp angling, all with the fly rod. Even if you don't care about trout or own a fly rod, if you love fishing you'll probably find something enjoyable in his story telling. Remember, crossover applications - it definitely applies here. You can read some other excerpts and get further info on some of his books here: Fishing Books and Videos.
Yeah, John Gierach is my (and virtually everyone who's read him) favorite fishing writer. Thoughtful, funny, knowledgeable, organic in a way any angler can share and really appreciate.
Posted by: Paul Roberts | July 21, 2008 at 10:43 AM
I already figured you were well versed on his writings Paul ;) Not sure many bass anglers from around here have ever heard of him though. I just love picking out his one liners and universal thinkings. That particular chapter is loaded, and one of my all time favorites.
Posted by: Big Indiana Bass | July 21, 2008 at 01:16 PM