First published 1983
Robert Traver opens his tackle box of fishing stories with tales both strange and delightful. He tells of a mysterious dancing fly that defies explanation and takes readers on his most peculiar fishing expedition. Along the way he introduces Danny McGinnis, an unforgettable guide who becomes central to many adventures. Traver skewers the pretensions of fly fishermen while celebrating the real magic found streamside. He shares the fishing story that Life magazine somehow missed and offers fresh perspectives on women who fish. The author even turns detective to examine Ernest Hemingway's famous river story. Through each anecdote, Traver reveals why trout fishing creates its own special enchantment that transforms ordinary moments into something extraordinary.
Genres: nature, animals, adventure
Vibes: lyrical, thought-provoking, whimsical
Tropes: fish-out-of-water
Period: 20th-Century
216 pages · Hardcover · Peregrine Smith Books