Fisherman's Summer

Cover Type: Hardcover
Book Condition: Good
Jacket Condition: Good
Publisher: Crown Publishers
Publisher Place: New York
Publisher Year: 1975
Edition: First Edition

Description: 253 pages. Book and Jacket are both in Good condition. There is some light shelf and reading wear, but still a presentable copy.

Publishers Description: An end to Roderick L. Haig-Brown's seasons cycle, Fisherman's Summer is a book that can be read again and again, for both knowledge and pleasure. In this installment, he focuses again on the rivers of his native British Columbia such as the Campbell, the Columbia, and the Nimpkish. Among his vast wealth of knowledge concerning fly fishing, readers are also exposed to his wise reflections. His discussions of the past fishermen of these rivers, including Native Americans and pioneers, and his hope that the future of these rivers will remain abundant and full of life, will touch the hearts of fishers and non-fishers alike. Chapters included are:Summer DefinedThe Indian and MeThe Beginning of ChangeThe Dry Fly and Very Fast WaterStandard-Bearer?ArcticFish DerbiesThe Great DestroyersThe BeachesTsable RiverBlackholeAnd many moreWithin these pages are the exciting angling stories of an expert flyfisherman, laced with thoughtful reflections and musings, all of which showcase Haig-Brown as the excellent writer and flyfisherman that he was.

ISBN: 0517518961