(1970) 1988 pbk edition. Simon & Schuster. New York. Paperback. Ppxiv,177. Fine new copy.
Notes: This book, "by one of fly-fishing's greatest men of letters, is humerous, evocative, gentle and brilliantly written. Their collection of essays and stories brings us, with Nick Lyons, through the seasons of a fisherman's year; from 'the dark brooding of winter' to the 'raw action of April,' the 'rich culmination' of June, and the autumnal season of 'mellow fruitfulness.' Stamped with Lyons's trademark self-deprecating humour. [This book] recounts memories of broken leaders, broken hearts, fish both landed and lost, restless children, a long-suffering 'fisherman's widow' and lyrical, uplifting moments of solitary fly-fishing on the legendary Catskill rivers, the Beaverkill, Willowemoc and Neversink."
