I received these 2 fishing related books for Christmas.
Almost finished Life of a Chalkstream. Really enjoyed it. Although I am not a chalkstream fly fisherman this book is a fascinating insight into the lives of all the nature to be found on the river. Looking forward to starting the Adam Weymouth book having read one of his pieces in Fallon's Angler.
Harry wrote: ↑Sat Jan 04, 2020 4:46 pm
A Glorious Waste of Time, by Jim Gibbinson...
Duckett... Pratchetts work is superb... have a go at "Nation" I miss his writing immensely since his untimely passing.. a very clever man... (met him in the 90's... lovely chap)
Be interested to know what you think of the Gibbo book H.....
" Angling is not an escape from life, but often a deeper immersion into it..."
Fishing for beginners, by Maurice Wiggin. I got into MW last year and have greedily set about his books. At 25 years a fisherman, I’m not sure I can be called a beginner, though often find myself feeling that way. I like MW no nonsense ‘a spades a spade’ approach to writing. He’s never afraid to say he doesn’t like something and he’s rarely diplomatic about it. He also shares my views on fishing with worms.
Marc. (Prince of Durham)
“A life that partakes even a little of friendship, love, irony, humor, parenthood, literature, and music, and the chance to take part in battles for the liberation of others cannot be called 'meaningless'...”
Harry wrote: ↑Sat Jan 04, 2020 4:46 pm
A Glorious Waste of Time, by Jim Gibbinson...
Duckett... Pratchetts work is superb... have a go at "Nation" I miss his writing immensely since his untimely passing.. a very clever man... (met him in the 90's... lovely chap)
Be interested to know what you think of the Gibbo book H.....
Quite enjoyable Rob... a tale of his likes and dislikes of his fishing career...
Just one more cast love, and I'll be on me way home
Leave nothing but footprints, take nothing but pictures and memories
I have just finished The Poacher's Handbook by Ian Niall. I read it every year at around this time. Beautifully written, very atmospheric and evocative of the countryside. Along with A Galloway Childhood, I think it's my favourite Ian Niall book.
And I have just started to re-read Jonah's Dream by Sven Berlin. This is my all-time favourite fishing book; one of the best fishing books ever written, in my opinion.
I mentioned this one as being one of my Christmas presents. Still enjoying it. A very relaxing read, so mainly read over a cuppa or a glass of something. Eking it out as long as I can.
On the subject of Ian Niall books ( as mentioned by Ryman), I enjoyed the “ Village policeman” most.
In the mud and scum of things, something always, always sings! Mrs Wigg's philosophy
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