• Theories on trout behavior and imitating flies
• Relive with Gordon the ascendency of the bamboo fly rod and eyed hook
In this selection of Gordon's trout-fishing tales and lessons, a new generation of readers will be introduced to one of American angling's freshest and most original voices, rich with the adventure and awe that come from a lifetime of inspired engagement with nature. Despite the considerable differences between his time and ours, today's anglers will be fascinated by the similarities this great writer shares about the sport, which still hold true today. Read one of fly fishing's liveliest, freshest, and most appealing voices.