At the Grave of the Unknown Fisherman is John Gierach at his finestwry, reflective, and deeply in tune with the rhythms of the fishing life. In this collection of linked essays, Gierach chronicles a year on the water, from springs cautious first casts to the quiet close of the season in the snow-covered Rockies. Along the way, he muses on trout vs. carp, celebrates good company (even on fishless days), and shares the kind of hard-earned wisdom that has made his writing beloved by anglers everywhere.

• A season-long journey through Gierachs favorite waters
• Witty, philosophical essays on fishing and life
• Classic one-liners and sharp observations that linger

Size: 5.5 x 8.5 inches
Pages: 192

About the Author:
John Gierach is the author of more than a dozen acclaimed books, including Sex, Death, and Fly-Fishing and Standing in a River Waving a Stick. A longtime columnist for Fly Rod & Reel and contributor to Field & Stream and Grays Sporting Journal, he lives and writes in Lyons, Colorado.