At the Grave of the Unknown Fisherman is John Gierach at his finest—wry, 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 spring’s 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.