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A Fine and Pleasant Misery Patrick Mcmanus is an awesome writer! I could hardly put the book down. It was so FUNNY! His way of describing real life outdoor situations is hilarious. He is definitly one of the best outdoor humorists of all time!!!
A Tackle Box of Fishing Funnies  
A Treasury of Hunting & Fishing Humor  
Alaskan Wild Life ... As the visitor to Alaska travels out of the cities and into the ninety-nine percent of Alaska that is wilderness, he may well see some Alaskan Wild Life. With luck, he'll see some animals, too. With this book, as with my others, my first objective was to portray a true picture of an aspect of the Alaska I love... and, of course, to entertain.
Amazing but True Fishing Stories A compilation of fishing tales contains such gems as the Frenchman who caught 590 fish in one hour and the Wisconsin boy who fished 1,262 days in a row. By the authors of Amazing but True Golf Facts. Original. 35,000 first printing.
An Honest Angler ... Sparse Grey Hackle is a legendary member of the fly-fishing literati, although he'd be the first to resign from anything that sounded as pretentious as "literati." For years his articles, writing he referred to with a usual dollop of self-deprecation as "huntin', shootin', fishin'" columns, delighted readers of outdoors magazines.
Bass Fever : Fishing Cartoons
Batfishing in the Rainforest ... This is usually not my sort of book... after reading the first story,I was hooked. This story, The Legend, about the author's hilariousChesapeake Bay retriever, is worth the price of the book by itself,especially if you're a dog lover or animal lover, because it's thebest story about a dog, or any animal, that I've read. But there isplenty more where that came from in this entertaining collection ofessays.
Best of Hook & Bullet ... Through deliciously facetious histories, articles, and advertisements, the art, literature, techniques, and ethics of the sporting life are seen aslant and askew--and with unforgettable wit. Anyone who loves a good outdoor magazine will need to have this remarkable spoof. Full-color throughout with over 80 illustrations.
Best of Outdoor Life ... First please excuse my spelling. It's terrible. I found outdoor life's hunting stories to be very entertaining. It combined stories from todays modern day writers with some wonderfull older authors including Teddy Roosevelt and Ernest Hemingway. Yes Teddy the president. However, be warned this book is not just about hunting.
Best of Zane Grey Outdoorsman ... For pure reading pleasure of an outdoors nature, noone can beat the wit, wisdom, and writing style of Zane Grey. I purchased this book recently and read the entire length of it in one sitting. Believe me, you won't be able to put this one down! This is a compilation of some of Grey's best work on hunting, fishing, and camping.
Call of the Wild/ Tales of the Fish Patrol  
Carp Fishing on Valium ... Graham Parker? The singer-songwriter behind such brilliant albums as "Howlin' Wind" and "Squeezing Out Sparks?" What's he doing writing a book? That's what I thought when I came across this book. But think about it: song lyrics are basically short stories, so why not? I was pleaseantly surprised to find a very funny, often moving, collection here
Cast from the Edge ... Nothing prepares us for the next moment. Or it all does, if we are able to see. We have reasons for everything, and then those reasons shatter. We are utterly wrong and we start all over again. We return to fly fishing because we are certain that here, at least, the good guys always win"
Celebrity Fish Talk: Tales of Fishing Form an All-star Cast Celebrity Fish Talk: Tales of Fishing Form an All-star Cast
Chasing Fish Tales ... For those of u who love fishing, and even if u just like a good story, this is a great book for you. It's funny, although in a way not appropriate for young kids. I've borrowed this book like four to five times from the library, and now I think I'm gonna buy it at Amazon.
Classic Stories ... Answers to these questions and many more will be revealed in the pages of these timeless stories. Thrill to duck hunters caught in a hurricane, a lone boatman whale hunting from a small boat, attacks by lions, bears and cougars. There are also memorable stories about a young boy's first deer and a famous hunter's last hunt, pursuits that are part of the lure and heritage of life in the outdoors.
Coco Loco ... A Treasury of Humor, Travel & Angling Adventures
Critters, Fish & Other Troublemakers Its all about fun.Having a smile on your face while turning pages Laughing out loud to the constant sounds of shhhh. A dozen times I have read the story of "12 hats through LaGuardia" and a dozen times I have cried with laughter. Its a story I could relate to, its a story that makes you feel you were there.How about that cover, all I could say is my hats off to Mr.Simendinger
Don't Fish Under the Dingleberry Tree  
Earth Is Enough ... The first time I read this book, I kept it and sent the library the money. The second time I read it, I wrote my senior thesis comparing Middleton's home-style tale with William Wordsworth's nature poetry. The third time, I wrote Mr. Middleton to tell him about... well, just to tell him.
Eat Like a Horse, Drink Like a Fish ... A Bellyful of Laughter
Every Angler's Guide to Amazing Lures and Flies... Traces the science and lore behind lures, highlighting forty-eight superior examples of the craft, from handcarved homemade masterpieces to the ""neutronic"" lures of the 1920s, each represented by a stunning illustration and explanatory text. 35,000 first printing."
Field Days ... Waterman (Fly Rodding for Bass, Lyons & Burford, 1989) is a favorite author of many anglers and hunters. He has been freelancing about outdoor sports for over 50 years, and his many books and articles are insightful and witty. In this collection of 36 short essays-most of which are reworked magazine articles-he offers wry observations and opinions on topics ranging from fly fishing rods to pointer dogs to camper trailers.
Fifty Favorite Fly-Fishing Tales : Expert Fly Anglers Share Stories from the Sea and Stream For his latest homage to anglers, Santella invited 50 celebrated fly fishers to share their favorite fly-fishing stories based on their travels and experiences.
First Fish, First People ... Writers from traditional cultures based on the Pacific wild salmon remember the blessedness and mourn the loss of the fish, while alerting readers to current environmental dangers and conditions. Represented are the Ainu from Japan; Ulchi and Nyvkh from Siberia; Okanagon and Coastal Salish from Canada; and Makah, Warm Springs, and Spokane from the United States. 72 photos.
Fish Bride and Other Gypsy Tales Gr. 4-6, younger for reading aloud. Drawn from memories of Rom--"Gypsies" as Larson calls them--storytellers heard in childhood, and other sources, these 16 tales stir romance, adventure, humor, wisdom, and encounters with God and the devil into a lively mix. The settings range from Wales to Malaysia.
Fish of Gold : And Other Finnish Folk Tales 12 tales in all, from the collections of the Finnish Literature Society in Helsinki
Fish Prince and Other Stories Mermen Folk Tales
Fish Riddles : Funny Side Up Series  
Fish Tales ... A Collection of Angling Stories
Fish Tales; Stories from the Sea  
Fishing : An Angler's Dictionary A comprehensive wordbook of angler's terms for weekend waders and artful bobbers- this is something fisherman fall for hook, line, and sinker.
Fishing Bass-Ackwards ... Having glanced at a friend's copy of this book, I have decided to buy TWO copies of it: one for myself and one for my father, a grizzled old fisherman if there ever was one. The man is a difficult laugh, but I can generally guess his reation from mine. This book, particularly the "Know Thy Enemy" section should get a few REAL laughs...
Fishing for a Laugh : Reel Humor from Alaska Fishing Alaska's streams, lakes, and salt water is often anything but a placid experience. Sometimes anglers are hapless players in a comedy, ducking flying hooks, dodging competitive bears, and diving in to retrieve runaway fishing poles. You might say it looks like the Keystone Kops.
Fishing Giants and Other Men of Derring Do ... Amazing Tales of Extraordinary Sportsmen
Fishing Hall of Shame Sportswriters and celebrity fishing guides, expert anglers, and Hall of Shamers themselves spill the whole truth--hook, line and sinker-- in this wacky collection of the funniest incidents in sport fishing. Compiled by the creators of the bestselling Sports Hall of Shame series
Fishing Like A Muskrat I had one woman tell me, "Thank you, this is the first time my husband has sat down and read a book with my son. Now my son wants his father to read him one of your stories every night at bedtime." I couldn't have recieved a nicer compliment from anyone.
Fishing Untouched Waters... Dave shares years of pontoon craft fishing experience. From basic technique, to technical navigation of heavy white water. Expeditions in Siberia, Russia, Alaska, salt water and around the west. Improve your skills and broaden your horizons
Fishing's Best Short Stories A handful of sinister characters and dark plots pepper this collection, but for the most part, these 25 tales portray fishermen as endearing folk, good humored and quick with a yarn, eager to help a novice, and famously prone to exaggerate. The scenery includes roiling oceans, still ponds, swift rivers, and bubbling brooks
Fly-Fishing Tales of Terror Every image you've ever held about fly-fishing has now been turned on its ear. Hold on as Bob Zahn bombards you with over 100 cartoons that are shrewdly satirical, twistedly witty and just plain hilariously funny! Zahn's irreverent depiction of the sport of fly-fishing will appeal to almost anyone.
From the Far Side of the River: From the Far Side of the River: Chest-Deep in Little Fish and Big Ideas.
Get the Net! ... The Crazed Fly Fisherman's Catalog
Gift of Rivers ... Rushing, rolling, flowing - rivers provide the ultimate metaphor for movement. They carve borders, create livelihoods, provoke adventure, and offer healing. From white-knuckle rafting rides to fishing stories to eco-essays, this collection by top authors explores the historical, practical, and spiritual significance of rivers.
Grasshopper Trap The audio format is the perfect medium for these colorful escapades of McManus, as a boy and an adult. If only all tales of the outdoors and the trials of growing up could be so hilarious. and told with such delight by an uncle or family storyteller. George Irving takes on each of the unforgettable characters with great energy, including McManus's wife
Greatest Fishing Stories Ever Told As editor Lamar Underwood states in his introduction, THE GREATEST FISHING STORIES EVER TOLD will take you fishing in two kinds of places: those like the ones you have never fished but would like to try, and those like the ones you have fished and enjoy remembering.
Greenlings ... romance in motion: a satire-celebration of the running scene at the Marina Green, San Francisco: lust propels a drifting sailor into the mysteries of motion, after he's overwhelmed by the beauty of a red-headed runner at rest
Hagar : The Horrible Fish Fly  
Hair of the Dog ... Tales from Aboard a Russian Trawler
Home on the Range WALLY NELSON began his writing career as an engineer. He has written and lectured extensively on space exploration. Publications include an aerospace text and numerous articles in technical journals. Service in the 34th Infantry Division and liberation from Stalag VIIA during World War II preceded graduation from the University of Wisconsin.
Honey, He Shrunk My Head! ... "Honey, He Shrunk My Head! and Other Tall Huntin' and Fishin' Tales" is a collection of 21 of John Meacham's humor stories from the pages of River Country Outdoors, Buckmasters Whitetail Magazine and Buckmasters Beards & Spurs. The title story, which won an award from the Outdoor Writers Association of America, tells what happens when a beautiful woman and a big buck come between two old rivals.
How to Fish a Creek For Patrick McManus fans, this is American humor at its best, warm and reaffirming in its commentary on everyday life in the USA. George S. Irving lends to McManus's vignettes a lively presentation, coloring in the cartoonish quips with character voices galore and more energy than the big fish that got away.
How to Pose With a Fish Humor is alive and well with Carole Achterhof's newest book, HOW TO POSE WITH A FISH. This compilation of Achterhof's favorite newspaper columns over the past two years provides rib-tickling insight into a variety of topics -- tv's invisible babies, Viagra, naked housekeeping, and dozens of other topics. The lead story in this book deals with a topic never before covered by run-of-the-mill sporting publications -- the art of posing with a fish! The perspective that Achterhof lends to the most mundane and everyday tasks is truly remarkable.
How to Speak Fishing  
I Don't Know Why I Swallowed the Fly ... The redhead stalks the steelhead: after an assignment that took her on a fishing trip to Mongolia, of all places, outdoor writer Jessica Maxwell, a frequent contributor to Audubon, returned to the Pacific Northwest determined to take up fly-fishing. Hearing Van Morrison songs in her head as she casts, meditating on nature and time, Maxwell spent hours perfecting her technique.
I Fish Therefore I'Am : And Other Observations This book is a compilation of three other McManus books: "A Fine and Pleasant Misery," "Never Sniff a Gift Fish," and "They Shoot Canoes, Don't They?" It is not the same volume as the two-cassette release by the same name. The cassette edition by this name is a compilation of only a few Pat stories.
I'm Right Here, Fish-Cake In this quirky collection of short humor pieces (Shaffer's first published book), the reader is treated to a delightful peek at life in a parallel universe. Satirizing every mode of communication and literary genre, from personal ads to war novels, he zeroes in on the modern American psyche with laser accuracy and loving affection.
If You Beat Your Fish It Will Die i not only read it, i read it about 150 times. not because i don't catch on the first time i read something, but because i helped to proof-read it. of course, THEN i used my shift key. i've been a jokeaday fan for a long time, not just for the jokes, but for ray owens' personality, which shines through in everything he does.
In over My Waders ... In real life, or at least in what passes for real life for a lifelong fly fisherman, Gray Ugly is Jack Sayer, a freelance writer from Colorado whose work has appeared in a number of publication, including this one. We suspect that Sayer (which sounds so much better than "Mr. Ugly;" we don't know him well enough to call him Jack) is a funny guy in either persona.
It Was a Rough Road!-- And Other Arizona Game & Fish Stories
Labrador Days; Tales of the Sea Toilers ... (Short Story Index Reprint Series)
Laws of Angling ... A Stringer Full of Fishing's Eternal Verities
Leve Ta Jambe Mon, Poisson Est Mort! Leve Ta Jambe, Mon Poisson Est Mort! features short stories from Julie Doucet's comic book series Dirty Plotte. Andrea Juno sums up Doucet's artwork nicely by saying that it "perfectly complements her stories; her style is both friendly and grotesque, featuring heavily inked, cramped panels. Her comics detail her life as a wandering girl dating, drawing, and drinking....
Little Black Fish ... This was the first book I read in Farsi many years ago. I really enjoyed it at the age of 10 and I still enjoy reading it at 30.Behrangi gave children hope with his writings.His other stories are also delightful. I'm sure you and the kids are going to love it !
Little Rivers/Tales of a Woman Angler Here's the unusual fly-fishing book by a woman, one who is, moreover, an angler who knows what she's doing and doesn't have to take second place to any fisherman. She relates how she went from being a nonangling person to one of those fanatics you find on the streams every day.
Longest Silence : A Life in Fishing For The Longest Silence, McGuane has trolled his inventory and assembled 33 essays written over three decades. Passionate, meditative, personal, and often very funny, they are filled with fellowship and connected by his love of angling. The title piece, a certified classic in the sporting genre, chronicles his quest for the elusive permit.
Lunkers! ... I recieved this book for my birthday, it is full of wonderfull wit and humor, anyone that goes fishing and is an outdoors man will love it, I laughed very hard and recomend that if their is an outdoors man in the family you should pick one up. Buy one and give it to the library and or the fish and game club, and to doctors who like to go outdoors. todd shulek
Luther Corhern's Salmon Camp Chronicles  
Magic Fishbone Gr. 3-5, younger for reading aloud. Originally published in a children's periodical in 1868, this oddly down-to-earth fairy tale is told in a decidedly mannered style. The Fairy Grandmarina gives Princess Alicia a magic fishbone. To her father's confusion and consternation, she declines to use it until "we have tried very hard, and tried all ways" to make do without magic.
Man Who Caught Fish A stranger carrying only a fishing pole comes to a village in this morality tale. Every time the pole touches water, the man brings out a fish. "One person, one fish," he says solemnly as he evenly distributes his catch. When the king hears of this, he wants more than his one fish. Driven by pride, he tries tricks and torture to get the man to give him more than his share, but in the end, the king is punished for his greed.
Michigan Seasons ... Classic Tales of Life Outdoors
Moby Dick, or the Catfish .... "Trailer Park Classics" debuts with a hilarious new take on the renowned Melville classic. The tale is told by a stranger who, having wandered into Eubie's Bait Shack for a Moon Pie and a Royal Crown, quickly learns that the Lake Water Moccasin's annual Bass Fishing Championship is set to begin the following day.
Mulletheads ... The mullet, a primarily saltwater fish known for its delightful yet mysterious jumping, initially "called" New Orleans- based journalist Swindle to write this witty and offbeat travelog. He spent months on a "gypsy roam" of the "sandy fields and roving floods of the Gulf Coast" and throughout "was drawn on by the songs of the mulletheads I met along the way."
Never Sniff a Gift Fish This was the best humor book that I have ever read. If you enjoyed this try reading the last page of all the Outdoor Life magazines. These stories have entertained me on may exciting hunt that I decided to take a breather so it could slow down a bit. In other words I hadn't seen hide nor hair of a deer all day
Never Sniff a Gift Fish/Audio Cassettes One need never have held a rifle or put a worm on a hook to appreciate these nine hilarious tales of a sportsman's life in the Great Outdoors. 2 cassettes
Now We're Having Fun! Alaskan humor about Bush living, hunting, fishing, boating, snow-machining. Richly illustrated with cartoons by well-loved Alaskan cartoonist Jamie Smith. The Anchorage Daily News described this book as, "Alaska saga worth a read... a collection of droll, often self deprecating tales...
Outdoor Life: If Nature Calls...Hang Up! Original and classic humor stories from the past 50 years of Outdoor Life magazine, featuring the works of Pat McManus and others. This colorful collection contains feature stories, cartoons, short yarns and quips that can be read only in short intervals between sessions of wiping away tears of laughter.
Ozark Trout Tales ... Less than 50 years ago, the White, North Fork and Little Red rivers didnt contain a trout. But when the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers built five dams in the White River Basin, 168 miles of trout water were created. The extensive list of record-breaking catches from these Ozark tailwaters now includes two world record brown trout
Pardon My Backcast Just when the sport of fly-fishing had gotten a little too serious for its own felt-soled boots, Alan Pratt wades into the middle of it all to produce his first and last book--a hilarious look at an avocation brimming with humor, much of it unintentional. But if you've ever silently observed a determined angler doing the retrieve-the-fly-in-the-overhead-bushes dance
Poor Fishermen With Boats "Much like the weather-tested, broken-in look of the author himself --- with the long black beard and seemingly endless smile peering out from under a dusty old cowboy hat -- the book is immediately inviting. It truly beckons readers to kick off their boots, ease back, relax, read and, oh, yes, get ready to laugh --- loudly
Popsicle Fish : Tales of Fathering Fathers parent very differently from mothers, and vive la difference! This book of short personal essays focuses on the father-son relationships between Michael Murphy and his three boys. Whether inadvertently peeing on the cat or going through the agonies of LIKING a girl for the first time, Murphy's kids come to life for us.
Ray Troll's Shocking Fish Tales ... This whimsical yet informative look at the denizens of the deep incorporates humor, trivia and natural history. Matsen ( Deep Sea Fishing ) contributes brief essays on such subjects as the mutation that began the evolution of fish into humans; a chronicle of ``fish lit'' over the years; the mating rituals of salmon; the significance of fish in various religions; and the ``deadly blend of despair and cheap thrills''
Real Fishermen Are Never Thin  
Secrets of the Saltwater Fly ... Tips and Tales from the World's Great Anglers
Seven Out of Ten Missing ... Sandy Lindsey is right on target with this book. It had me and my buddys clutching our ribs with laughter. You know Sandy's lost her share of fish -- and had a great time doing it. I'm giving it to all my friends for birthday presents
Sex and Fly Fishers ... The title promises--or indicates--something not delivered in the text; it is probably an attempt to be provocative (with its curious and unsupported conjugation), which falls flat. Russell's contributors are dedicated, but conspicuously mediocre, writers. The product, a collection of 43 brief essays or quips by others and 30 of the same by Russell himself, covers a wide variety of fishing topics
Sharks of Lake Nicaragua ... Novelist White (The Mangrove Coast, 1998, etc.) skimmed the cream off his Outside magazine adventure-travel column for this collection of stouthearted, amusing essays. White is one game hombre who has for years stumbled forth over the boundaries of the day-to-day. Yes, he is paid to get scared witless, to go peer over the last edge and report back
Standing in a River Waving a Stick John Gierach, America's favorite trout bum and author of such wise and humorous collections as Dances with Trout and Sex, Death, and Fly-Fishing, sets this volume in motion by testing the waters of the philosophical stream: "Lately," he ponders, "I've been thinking about what makes a good fly-fisher, possibly the last fair question of the twentieth century that might actually have an answer
Tales From Delaware Bay James M Hanna is retired from the USAF and the state of Delaware. During his younger years he crabbed and fished on Delaware Bay for five years. Since retirement he has written eight books, mostly about the South. His books are distributed nation wide and in some foreign countries
Tales from Jackpine Bob Most of us rely on air conditioning for comfort, automobiles for travel, and television sets for entertainment. Bob Cary is more at home with sleeping bag, canoe, and fishing rod. That sets him apart and equips him to tell good stories of an outdoor life well-lived. I envy his knowledge of the outdoors, and I greatly enjoyed his book
Tales of Fishing Virgin Seas Zane Grey, America's master storyteller of the old West, was a passionate angler. He fished as many as 300 days of the year! This collection, first published in 1925, describes his fishing adventures in exotic locales throughout the Pacific region. Illustrated with more than 100 photographs from the author's private collection
Tales of Freshwater Fishing Zane Grey, known and loved primarily for his Western novels, was an avid fisherman. When his writing started paying off, he managed to spend as many as 300 days a year enjoying the sport. And while he is remembered for his record-breaking catches, such as the 464-pound marlin caught off the coast of Tahiti, Zane Grey also enjoyed freshwater fishing for bass, trout, steelhead, and salmon. In Tales of Freshwater Fishing, Grey recounts his expeditions on the Delaware River, off the West Coast of the United States, and in British Columbia. These tales are illustrated with 100 black and white photographs taken by Zane Grey.
Tales of Great Game Fish  
Tales of Quails 'N Such Havilah Babcock does an excellent job of giving a full picture of what it is really like to hunt and fish. He gives it in such a way that it seems as if he is telling you a story face to face
Tales of Southern Rivers When not writing his famous Western novels, Zane Grey was an insatiable angler. "Tales of Southern Rivers" recounts his tales of fishing in the Gulf of Mexico, the Florida Keys, the Everglades, and on remote rivers in the jungles of Mexico. With many of these venues being some of today's most popular saltwater fly-fishing destinations
Tales of Swordfish and Tuna Zane Grey fished up to 300 days of the year. But, with all that time on the water, there was nothing more exciting or more compelling than the really BIG fish-the giants of the sea. Blue fin tuna are (even today) still sometimes pursued with harpoons! There's the story of a swordfish that was hooked at 10:30 in the morning and played until 11:30 that night-only to...!
Tales of Tahitian Waters At the time of his death more than 50 years ago, Zane Grey was one of the most popular authors in North America. While best known for his famous western novels, he spent an average of 300 days a year fishing throughout his adult life and wrote more than a dozen books on his adventures.
Tales of the Angler's Eldorado New Zealand is one of the"hot" fly-fishing spots in the world today. Known for brilliant, crystal clear rivers, Zane Grey's New Zealand conjures up images of huge and mythic trout. In "Tales of the Angler's Eldorado", Grey fishes both these now legendary streams as well as pursues the monster swordfish off the coast of the New Zealand shores. It's an adventure story and a fishing story at once
Tales of the Fish Patrol/CD-ROM This book is in Electronic Paperback Format. If you view this book on any of the computer systems below, it will look like a book. Simple to run, no program to install. Just put the CD in your CDROM drive and start reading. The simple easy to use interface is child tested at pre-school levels
Tales Of The Golden Years ... I always enjoyed your articles in South Coast Sportfishing and when I saw your book I just had to purchase it. I just finished it and it didn't let me down. I enjoyed the book from cover to cover and I just wanted to say thanks for keeping alive a bygone era of Southern California sportfishing. Please start working on a sequel."
Tales of the Ultimate Sportsmen Tales of the Ultimate Sportsmen" are true stories about fishing and hunting from around the world. Average people tell their own true-life stories from experiences they had when they were fishing, hunting or just camping. From Caribou hunting in Alaska to wild boar in Hawaii to elephant hunting in Africa and all kinds of fishing in between
Tall Tales of Bow Hunting and Fishing ... and Other Cool Stuff A ribald and entertaining series of short fictional outdoor vignettes. With decades of hunting experience behind him, the author has included hunting tips that are a must-have by experts and novices alike.
The Skipper : A Fisherman's Tale  
They Shoot Canoes, Don't They? I was introduced to Patrick McManus by a good friend who doubted my ability to find Field and Stream with two hands and a flashlight. Thank heaven. Not only will these stories make you laugh till milk spews out your nostrils, they'll warn you away from avoidable risks,like sharing a bike ride with a playful deer.
This Book Is Full of Carp This book is a compilation of hilarious carp puns with brilliant black & white cartoon illustrations. It's a limited concept, but Bradley pulls it off and Tolbert's droll, understated illustrations are right on the mark. Adults should enjoy the silliness, but elementary school through junior high kids and carp enthusiasts of all ages will just eat this stuff up.
This Fish Is Loaded! ... This book has some of the funniest stories, by some of the most unexpected people. We all know Bob Dylan for his powerful songwritting, but in this title we discover his talent for razor sharp prose. Likewise Salvador Dali known worldwide for his surreal paintings, delivers a children's story that borders on profane. This book twists and turns and is full of funny stories and chocked full of surprises.
Traveler's Tales ... An excerpt from Traveler's Tales: "My mother (once) asked me what I wanted to be, and I said, 'A wanderer.'...Had I known on that long-ago night that owning a small talent for tinkering with the language could be the key to adventuring in far-flung places, I might have taken up the craft as a full-time occupation sooner."
Trinity Alps Companion ... There are several titles masquerading as guidebooks to the Trinity Alps Wilderness Area in Northern California. My book is the most complete and comprehensive of them all. No other book on the Trinity Alps will take you to places like Carter's Little Mud Lake, Mumford Meadow, Little South Fork Lake, or the Mclaron Mine, to name only a few. This no ordinary guidebook.
Trout on a Stick : A Mountain Cookbook  
Trout Tales and Other Angling Stories ... Corey gave the world The Lower Forty and was America's finest sporting writer for three decades. Now, from the archives of Ford's literary estate, comes a delightful collection of angling stories never before collected in book form, and many of which have never been published. Join Corey as he explores the world, from the salmon waters of Canada and Alaska, to the trout of Chile, to his own back yard: the Beaverkill River.
Upland Stream : Notes on the Fishing Passion In the second book of his trilogy on his passion for fishing, Wetherell explores the meandering streams of his beloved New England, the ashen rivers of Yellowstone Park during the great fire of 1988, and the pristine lochs of Scotland. With humor, introspection, and wonder, Wetherell chronicles his quest for fresh streams and a deeper solace of the spirit.
When Do Fish Sleep?... Following the success of his Why Do Clocks Run Clockwise? and Who Put the Butter in Butterfyly? Feldman offers a third collection of answers to everyday conundrums, now available in paperback. Feldman tackles such unsolved riddles as" Why are tennis balls fuzzy? and Why do the English drink warm beer?
Where the Trout Are All As Long As Your Leg Gierach has known since childhood that "the secret places are the soul of fishing." It was, in fact, a boyhood adventure to a forbidden pool deep in the woods that awakened his love for the contemplative joys of fishing and for the magical places so basic to the mythology fly-fishermen share.
Whitefish Can't Jump ..... Having practiced medicine for more than 20 years in Alaska and Montana, E. Donnall Thomas Jr. packs an impressive résumé for a trout bum. But as he points out in one of the essays in this intelligent, good-humored collection, his years of experience can all be reduced to a means to an end: fly-fishing
Wild Thing ... Wild Thing is a latent spririt that lures the author into the mountain backcountry of Idaho. Over the next 45 years, he rides some 8000 miles by horse and mule, paddles 4000 miles of whitewater, and snowshoes and skis 2500 miles in pristine wilderness. Join him on adventures and humorous mishaps as he runs wild rivers, hunts big game, and challenges an Idaho governor.
You Should Have Been Here Yesterday : This marvelous collection contains 150 hilarious cartoons--both old and new--by John Troy, one of America's most gifted outdoor humorists. They treat all forms of fishing, from dry-fly angling for trout to party-boat fishing in salt water.