Escape into the world of fly-fishing and life with John Gierach's Trout Bum. These brilliantly written essays about the natural world and the joy of fishing are both witty and perceptive. For Gierach and his friends, fly-fishing is a way of life - they are trout bums. This book combines emotional and spiritual experiences with vividly described tangible adventures of stalking trout in and around the Rockies. A must-read for fans of angling classics like The River Why and A River Runs Through It.