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All Fishermen Are Liars

By: John Gierach
Narrated by: Mike Chamberlain
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For John Gierach, "the master of fly-fishing" (Sacramento Bee), fishing is always the answer - even when it's not clear what the question is.

In All Fishermen Are Liars, Gierach travels around North America seeking out quintessential fishing experiences, whether it's at a busy stream or a secluded lake hidden amid snow-capped mountains. He talks about the art of fly-tying and the quest for the perfect steelhead fly ("The Nuclear Option"), about fishing in the Presidential Pools previously fished by the elder George Bush ("I wondered briefly if I'd done something karmically disastrous and was now fated to spend the rest of my life breathing the exhaust of this elderly Republican"), and the importance of traveling with like-minded companions when caught in a soaking rain ("At this point someone is required to say, 'You know, there are people who wouldn't think this is fun'"). And though Gierach loses some fish along the way, he never loses his passion and sense of humor. Wry, contemplative, and lively - that is to say, pure Gierach - All Fishermen Are Liars is a joy to listen to-and, as always, the next best thing to fishing itself.

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"Perceptive and witty...These lyrical essays explode with descriptions of beautiful places, big fish, and beautiful fish." ( Booklist starred review)
Entertaining Stories • Humorous Writing • Good Narrator • Relatable Angling Experiences • Insightful Wisdom
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It’s just comfortable to hear others recount the life they have lived as a fly fisher. We are all so similar. Especially nice to know so many of the locales and people being referenced. It seemed like I heard more details in audio than when I read the book several years ago.

Another great book.

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This is a very well written book full of humor and smart ass remarks. There are also some fishing stories in there. I couldn't put this one down.....or rather take my headphones out of my ears. the narrator is annoying at first, but after about 10 chapters you get used to it.

One Of My Favorite Authors!!!

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I know these waters and the stories run deep and clear. a must read ok.

My imagination is on the water.

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The book was very well written. My first experience with a Gierach book. Will definitely be listening to more. The narrator was good, but several mis-pronounced words were distracting.

Well Written

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I have listened to one other audio book by this author. This is more of his style of tale telling. I like the stores. They help me while I work look forward to fishing.

The reader is the same too. His halting style is a bit…I dunno. But you get used to it.

Time to download another.

Another Great Set of Fly Fishing Stories

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I have guided for a few years and been a fisherman for too long. This book really caters to those who have the same experience. As all of his books, he narrates what we all are thinking as if you know the next words coming and smile when they do appear not that any of the actual plots are redundant on the contrary great stories. I had avoided most Geirach books for the past twenty years due to their popularity but glad I have taken the time to read/listen to these. My only regret is not reading these earlier in my career as there are some pearls in most of his books but this one especially has wisdom for even the most seasoned of anglers. Great Book!

Great Read for a lifer of the fly.

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well read, good stories definitely worth a second listen. If you like fishing expecially fly fishing you will enjoy this book. Going to listen to more of his books.

Living the dream

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Great book. Really gets your mind to a calmer " fishy" place, even if it is a little every day.

The description, close your eyes you could imagine the stream.

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Its hard to not listen for hours. I can invision the adventures and can relate to mamy of the situations being an angler. Very great listen !

These books are so entertaining.

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John is a fantastic writer and has lived a life I admire! thanks for your words! I love listening to John's books as I'm exploring the woods and rivers of the PNW.

Great author!

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