Even Brook Trout Get The Blues

John's books are the best - it's hard to imagine how he does it - but we are all thankful that he does. 20 years of writing now - I own all his books but one hard (and expensive) copy...all are wonderful. I would never get rid of any of them and re-read them for 15 minutes or 2 days as needed when I can't get "out there" to restore my soul.

This is a book that is about the authors different fishing memories about fishing different types of water, from farm ponds, rivers and streams, lakes and the types of fish one is apt to find in each locale.And I am a sucker for anyone who writes about fishing and hunting in Montana so this book didn't disappoint. Guess maybe someone has to either have experienced the small towns he speaks of or has to have a dream of wanting... Read Full Review

The beginning was a little slow but it payed off. It ended up being the best book I ever read.

Gierach has a wit and a love for nature like no one I have ever read. Every story he tells is not only an incredible experience, but most of the time a lesson well learned. As I read along, I found myself wanting to be standing streamside with John,A.K.,and the rest of the boys. Although Gierach seems to have strong opinions, he doesn't come off as "I'm right cause I wrote the book." He is more of, "Here's what I think,... Read Full Review