The Catch of a Lifetime: Moments of Fly Fishing Glory

A beautifully illustrated collection of first-person stories that capture the magic of fly fishing. Every angler has that one unforgettable moment—the perfect cast, the thrilling strike, the fight of a lifetime. In The Catch of a Lifetime, Peter Kaminsky brings together more than seventy evocative essays from artists, authors, guides, and poets who share a deep passion for fly fishing. Contributors include Carl Hiaasen, Joan Wulff, Nick Lyons, Rachel Finn, Tom Colicchio, Rachel Maddow, Mark Kurlansky, Brittany Howard, Hilary Hutcheson, and John McPhee.

Inside, you'll find:

• Stories of extraordinary fish—from a forty-pound salmon taking flight to the explosive strike of a barracuda
• Vivid recollections of serene, misty mornings and heart-pounding battles on the water
• Stunning artwork and photography woven throughout the collection

About the Author
Peter Kaminsky is one of America’s most respected angling writers. His Outdoors column ran in The New York Times for thirty-five years, and he has received the C.F. Orvis Outdoor Writing Award. His work has appeared in Field & Stream, Sports Afield, Outdoor Life, Fly Fisherman, Condé Nast Traveler, Smithsonian Magazine, and more. Kaminsky is also the author of numerous books, including The Moon Pulled Up an Acre of Bass and The Flyfisherman’s Guide to the Meaning of Life. He lives in Brooklyn, New York.