{"title":"Reading","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"the-optimist-a-case-for-the-fly-fishing-life-paperback","title":"The Optimist: A Case for the Fly Fishing Life - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDavid Coggins\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn \"excellent\" (\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e) modern tribute to an ageless pastime, and a practical guide to the art, philosophy, and rituals of fly fishing, by an expert, lifelong angler.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Optimist\u003c\/i\u003e, David Coggins makes a case for the skills and sensibility of an enduring sport and shares the secrets, frustrations, and triumphs of the great tradition of fly fishing, which has captivated anglers worldwide. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWritten in wry, wise, and keenly observed prose, each chapter focuses on a specific place, fish, and skill. Few individuals, for example, have the visual acuity required to catch the nearly invisible bonefish of the Bahamas flats. Or the patience to land the elusive Atlantic salmon, \"the fish of a thousand casts,\" in eastern Canada. Pursuing these challenges, Coggins, \"a confirmed obsessive,\" travels to one fishing paradise after another, including the great rivers of Patagonia, private chalk streams in England, remote ponds in Maine, and New York City's Jamaica Bay. In each setting, he chronicles his fortunes and misfortunes with honesty and humor while meditating on how fishing teaches focus, inner stillness, and a connection to the natural world. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePerfect for the novice, the enthusiastic amateur, and the devoted angler alike, \u003ci\u003eThe Optimist \u003c\/i\u003eoffers a practical path to enlightenment while providing \"a rueful, thoughtful, and very funny examination of an elegant obsession\" (Jay McInerney).\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDavid Coggins is the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Optimist \u003c\/i\u003eand the\u003ci\u003e New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller \u003ci\u003eMen and Style\u003c\/i\u003e. He writes about travel, style, and fishing for numerous publications, including the\u003ci\u003e Financial Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eEsquire\u003c\/i\u003e, and his newsletter, \u003ci\u003eThe Contender\u003c\/i\u003e. Coggins lives in New York and fishes regularly in the Catskills, Wisconsin, and Montana.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.72 x 9.06 x 4.78 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 10, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48500472053982,"sku":"9781982152512","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/2705\/8398\/files\/nlUAatAmBt9781982152512.webp?v=1785120648"},{"product_id":"fly-fishing-evolution-advanced-strategies-for-dry-fly-nymph-and-streamer-fishing-hardcover","title":"Fly Fishing Evolution: Advanced Strategies for Dry Fly, Nymph, and Streamer Fishing - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGeorge Daniel\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-Complete breakdown of the mono system (arguably the best way to control your drift when Euro nymphing) \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e-Jigging streamers for tougher trout \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e-Author's top patterns for dry fly, nymph, and streamer fishing \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe sport of fly fishing is constantly changing--fish are getting tougher to catch on many streams, tools and tackle are improving, and new materials are being introduced into the fly-tying world that can help you create more-effective patterns. As these different aspects of our sport change, fly fishers need to evolve as well--if they want to catch more fish. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn this book, George Daniel discusses cutting-edge strategies for nymphing, dry-fly, and streamer fishing gleaned from his own on-the-water experience and insights from other top anglers around the country. He covers everything from basic equipment and favorite fly patterns to proven rigs, casting approach, and common troubleshooting scenarios, and he includes his best tips to help your fly-fishing game evolve to the next level.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGeorge Daniel\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of the bestselling books \u003ci\u003eDynamic Nymphing\u003c\/i\u003e (978-0-8117-0741-1), \u003ci\u003eStrip Set\u003c\/i\u003e (978-0-8117-1297-2), and \u003ci\u003eNymph Fishing\u003c\/i\u003e (978-0-8117-1826-4), and a contributing editor for \u003ci\u003eFly Fisherman \u003c\/i\u003emagazine. He is director of the Joe Humphreys Fly Fishing Program at the Pennsylvania State University. He is also the owner and operator of Livin on the Fly, a fly-fishing educational\/guide company based near his home in Beech Creek, Pennsylvania. 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