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Dumb Luck and the Kindness of Strangers by John Gierach

Dumb Luck and the Kindness of Strangers by John Gierach is a smart, soulful, and often hilarious look at the fly fishing life through the eyes of one of its most beloved storytellers. With his signature blend of sharp wit and quiet wisdom, Gierach reflects on everything from youthful moments on the water to the quirks and comforts of a lifelong obsession.

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From forgotten strikes to lucky catches, Gierach reminds us that fly fishing isn’t just a sport—it’s a lens through which we shape the way we see the world.

Inside you’ll find:

  • Honest, funny reflections from five decades of fly fishing
  • Stories from Gierach’s Colorado home waters and beyond
  • Meditations on solitude, nature, and the unpredictable joy of the sport
  • Classic Gierach storytelling: warm, sharp, and unmistakably human

Format: Hardcover
Size: 5.5 x 8.4 inches
Pages: 224

About the Author:
John Gierach is the acclaimed author of over twenty books on fly fishing, including Trout Bum, Sex, Death and Fly Fishing, and Still Life with Brook Trout. Called “America’s best fishing writer” (Houston Chronicle) and “the voice of the common angler” (The Wall Street Journal), Gierach has spent decades chronicling the life of a fly fisher with humor, humility, and deep insight. He lives in Lyons, Colorado.

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Just what I wanted and expected from John Gierach, another knowing study of why we fly fish.