TROUT BUM. By John Gierach.

(1986) 2013 new edition. 8vo (165 x 240mm) Ppxx,205. Not illustrated, bibliography of the author's books. Plain grey untitled cloth.

This is the first and finest collection of short writings on flyfishing by this intelligent, thoughtful and very funny author; many aspiring flyfishing authors try to emulate John Gierach, but no-one comes close. "Flyfishing .. .. with grace and dignity, you can move into a world that doesn't mind your being there .. .. and Trout Bum is the flyfisher's bible." Eric Clapton. Chapters include: Trout; Lightening the load; Zen and the art of nymph-fishing; The bass pond; Fishing commandos; Camp coffee; No-see-ums; The fly collection; Kazan River grayling; Cane rods; The fisher of small streams; Sawhill portrait; Headwaters; Turning pro; The fly rod; The Adams hatch; Night-fishing; Cutthroat pilgrimage; The fly box; On the road. The very best of bedside reading for the committed trout fisherman.