The Optimist is a thoughtful, stylish ode to fly fishingpart how-to, part meditation, and entirely devoted to the pursuit. With wit and elegance, David Coggins reflects on the skills, rituals, and philosophy behind the sport, chronicling his journeys to Patagonia, the Catskills, the Bahamas, and beyond. Blending practical insights with personal essays, this book is a celebration of fly fishings beauty, challenges, and the quiet optimism it requires.

• Explores fly fishings meditative, skillful, and cultural dimensions
• Features stories from iconic destinations around the world
• A literary, modern take on anglings timeless appeal

Hardcover | 6 x 9 inches | 256 pages

About the Author
David Coggins is the author of Men and Manners and Men and Style, and a regular contributor to publications like the Financial Times and Cond Nast Traveler. He covers fly fishing for Robb Report and casts lines from the Catskills to Patagonia.