A fascinating fusion of art, science, and angling that reimagines the Renaissance through the eyes of a modern-day fly fisher.

In Fly Fishing with Leonardo da Vinci, David Ladensohn explores the extraordinary mind of the Renaissance master through the lens of water, fly-fishing, and curiosity. Blending biography, travelogue, and naturalist observation, Ladensohn follows Leonardo’s obsession with rivers and water currents—arguing with wit and wonder that da Vinci would have made the ideal fly-fishing guide. From Windsor Castle to the Arno River, and fishing spots across five continents, this engaging book connects the genius of the past with the passions of the present.

• An imaginative and insightful biography through the lens of fly fishing

• Features color reproductions of Leonardo’s rarely seen water studies

• Covers fishing adventures in Italy, Bhutan, New Zealand, and more

• Ideal for readers of nature writing, biography, art history, or angling literature

• Includes reflections on science, curiosity, and the art of observation

Size: 6 x 8 inches
Pages: 208 pages