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John Gierach, born in 1946, is a renowned fishing author in the United States. His works are known for their humorous tone and profound insights into the art of fishing, which have won the hearts of readers.

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Famous John Gierach Quotes

“Lawyers are like nuclear weapons. By all rights they shouldn't exist, but if some people have them, then you'd better have one, too, just in case.”

People Ifs Cases Rights Weapons Lawyer Nuclear Nuclear Weapons

Book:Sex, Death, and Fly-Fishing

Source: Sex, Death, and Fly-Fishing

“Fishing in rainy conditions may make fisherman seem crazy to the great mass of unimaginative people, but then few fishermen care what they think”

People Thinking May Seems Care Sea Crazy Conditions Mass Rivers Fishes Boat Lakes Fishing Rainy Fisherman

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“Flyfishing does have its social aspects - on some of our crowded trout streams it can get too social - but esentially it's a solitary, contemplative sport. People are left alone with themselves in beautiful surroundings to try to accomplish something that seems to have genuine value.”

People Trying Doe Seems Beautiful Values Left Social Sports Sea Aspect Rivers Fishes Accomplish Genuine Boat Streams Lakes Fishing Solitary Surroundings Crowded Left Alone Contemplative Trout

Author:John Gierach

“If people don't occasionally walk away from you shaking their heads, you're doing something wrong.”

People Ifs Walks Fishing Shaking Away From You Great Fishing

Book:Death, Taxes, and Leaky Waders: A John Gierach Fly-Fishing Treasury

Source: Death, Taxes, and Leaky Waders: A John Gierach Fly-Fishing Treasury

“I still enjoy the company of most dogs more than that of most people, because dogs are capable of uncomplicated enthusiasm.”

People Stills Enjoy Company Dog Capable Enthusiasm Uncomplicated

Author:John Gierach

About the Author

Born: 1946
Known for: Author
Quotes: 34

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Death, Taxes, and Leaky Waders: A John Gierach Fly-Fishing TreasuryRelated source material

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