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  • Even Brook Trout Get the Blues

  • By: John Gierach
  • Narrated by: David Colacci
  • Length: 7 hrs and 34 mins
  • 4.9 out of 5 stars (61 ratings)

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Even Brook Trout Get the Blues

By: John Gierach
Narrated by: David Colacci
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Publisher's summary

Brilliant, witty, perceptive essays about fly-fishing, the natural world, and life in general by the acknowledged master of fishing writers.

"Once an angler has become serious about the sport (and 'serious' is the word that's used), he'll never again have enough tackle or enough time to use it. And his nonangling friends and family may never again entirely recognize him, either." In other words, he (or she) will have entered Gierach territory.

Whether debating bamboo versus graphite rods, describing the pleasure of fishing in pocket waters or during a spring snow in the mountains, or recounting a trip in pursuit of the "fascinatingly ugly" longnose gar, Gierach understands that fly-fishing is more than a sport. It's a way of life in which patience is (mostly) rewarded, the rhythms of the natural world are appreciated, and the search for the perfect rod or ideal stream is never ending. It is not a life without risks, for as Gierach warns: "This perspective on things can change you irreparably. If it comes to you early enough in life, it can save you from ever becoming what they call 'normal.'" Even Brook Trout Get the Blues will convince you that "normal" is greatly overrated.

©1992 John Gierach (P)2021 Tantor
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laughing my @$$ off!

I have always enjoyed John Gherich's books.
I come away from reading or listening to his books with a smile on my face.

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great as always

his books never get old. I'm always looking forward to the next one. Great Author 👍

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love this book

extremely relatable in the stories experiences and ethics. seeing the growth as a fisherman helps and reminds me of adventures throughout my life.

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The stories

The book had a collection of stories that you would hear at a camp fire with a bunch of old timers around in going story for story I absolutely loved their book

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Gierach strikes again!

Another beauty from the master.

Six seven eight nine ten eleven twelve thirteen fourteen fifteen words.

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Great book!

Witty in some parts and retrospective in others, really makes me reflect on why I love fishing, and the outdoors!

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Absolutely love his books

Great author who makes you feel part of the trips. I look forward to the next book!

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love this book!

author takes you to the stream and back again! seemingly took the words right out of my mouth.

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Rocky Mountain boys love Brookies

Have enjoyed listening to John's books. He his tales have swayed me from being only a graphite user (because of uneducated fear) to try my hand with a vintage bamboo. We'll see how that turns out!

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Boring

The narrator has definitely made this book the most boring thing I have ever listened to in all my many years of Audible and Brilliance audiobooks. He is about a mono tone, and while there may have been funny moments the delivery just killed them. I am an avid fly fisher and fly tier and was looking forward to listening to this book, but the shear monotony of listening to it had me thinking of grocery lists instead of the story, and I don’t like shopping.

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