by Harry W. Murray
Every fly fisherman has tried to do what this book actually does--to explain not just how but why we fish. Most people fail to communicate our sense of being involved in something bigger and more important than just catching fish. Harry Murray is extremely well qualified to explain the how. His explanations of techniques are clear and insightful. His anecdotal style and wide-ranging experience will make every reader a better fly fisherman. Harry's special accomplishment in this book is his description through photos and text of the why of fishing, the religious aspect of life as revealed by our sport. He details his fishing life, from the small town of Edinburg, VA learning from the old water experts, to his final recognition and appreciation of the hand of God on our world and on us. 64 pages introduction by Dave Whitlock copyright 1996