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The Optimist
- A Case for the Fly Fishing Life
- Narrateur(s): Stephen Graybill, David Coggins - afterword
- Durée: 7 h et 30 min
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Description
An “excellent” (The New York Times) modern tribute to an ageless pastime, and a practical guide to the art, philosophy, and rituals of fly fishing, by an expert, lifelong angler.
In The Optimist, David Coggins makes a case for the skills and sensibility of an enduring sport and shares the secrets, frustrations, and triumphs of the great tradition of fly fishing, which has captivated anglers worldwide.
Written in wry, wise, and keenly observed prose, each chapter focuses on a specific place, fish, and skill. Few individuals, for example, have the visual acuity required to catch the nearly invisible bonefish of the Bahamas flats. Or the patience to land the elusive Atlantic salmon, “the fish of a thousand casts,” in eastern Canada. Pursuing these challenges, Coggins, “a confirmed obsessive,” travels to one fishing paradise after another, including the great rivers of Patagonia, private chalk streams in England, remote ponds in Maine, and New York City’s Jamaica Bay. In each setting, he chronicles his fortunes and misfortunes with honesty and humor while meditating on how fishing teaches focus, inner stillness, and a connection to the natural world.
Perfect for the novice, the enthusiastic amateur, and the devoted angler alike, The Optimist offers a practical path to enlightenment while providing “a rueful, thoughtful, and very funny examination of an elegant obsession” (Jay McInerney).
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- T_Money
- 2023-12-26
Hilarious, Humble, must listen for the average fly angler
Hilarious, Humble, must listen for the average fly angler. Have listened to it 2x. You’ll love it if you’ve ever fished.
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- Skolzi
- 2022-03-22
Angler Must!
Engaging story capturing the essence of trout fishing to inspire others to get outside and enjoy the outdoors.
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