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A beautifully written collection of 32 essays from Riverhorse Nakadate—angler, musician, conservationist, and lifelong adventurer—celebrating the healing power of water, wild places, and a life lived outdoors.

Perfect for readers of Edward Abbey, Barry Lopez, Mary Oliver, and Jim Harrison, Water Lines is an inspiring journey through rivers, forests, coastlines, and mountain landscapes that reminds us why protecting nature matters.

About the Book

From the alpine lakes of Colorado to the salt marshes of Texas, the trout streams of Minnesota, and the mangrove forests of the Yucatán, Riverhorse Nakadate shares unforgettable stories of adventure, reflection, and connection.

Across thirty-two essays, he paddles, hikes, surfs, fishes, and explores while reflecting on:

• The restorative power of water
• Conservation and protecting wild places
• Solitude, friendship, and loss
• Wildlife encounters and life on the road
• The joy of fly fishing and outdoor adventure
• Finding meaning through nature

Blending humor, heartbreak, and poetic storytelling, Water Lines is much more than a fishing book—it's a celebration of living intentionally and embracing the outdoors.

Why You'll Love It

• Beautiful, lyrical outdoor writing
• Perfect for fly anglers and nature lovers
• Powerful conservation themes
• Inspiring stories of adventure and wanderlust
• A thoughtful gift for anyone who feels at home on the water

Product Details

• Format: Paperback
• Size: 6 × 9 inches
• Length: 256 pages

Editorial Reviews

"Reading these essays is a bit like sitting around a campfire by a lake at night, listening to Nakadate muse about his numerous adventures, large and small... A natural-born storyteller, Nakadate can turn on a dime from amusing and wry to pithy and aphoristic, then wind up charming and sweet... A delicious collection to be savored individually or as a whole."

"Water Lines is a beautiful, beautiful work. Nathaniel Riverhorse Nakadate has stuck a dart into the wind. And like a Texas largemouth, best to just inhale it."

About the Author

Riverhorse Nakadate is a Patagonia fly-fishing ambassador, adventurer, environmentalist, and musician whose writing has appeared in numerous surfing, guitar, and fly-fishing publications. He has starred in the films Love & Water, A Northern Light, and The Reindeer Journals. He received the inaugural Texas Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Leadership in Public Land and Water Conservation Award and resides in a historic 1910 bungalow in Houston, Texas.

Cover Art: Sarah L. Stephens is a Seattle-based artist and apparel designer whose inspiration comes from time outdoors and fostering community through creativity.