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“Generally, we are united in the belief that all rod design has been progressive and that the ideas about fly rods in the past were so bad as to make it amazing that people were able to fish at all.”

Quote by Thomas McGuane

Book:The Longest Silence: A Life in Fishing

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The Longest Silence: A Life in Fishing

This book is a profound look into the world of fishing, chronicling the author's journey from a young boy to a seasoned fisherman. It offers a rich tapestry of the fishing culture, the challenges faced, and the profound connections formed with nature and the sea. more

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Thomas McGuane (born December 11, 1939) is an acclaimed American novelist, essayist, and screenwriter, renowned for his works set in the American West, fly fishing, and rural American life. His novels often explore themes of masculinity, the relationship between nature and civilization, and the spiritual struggles of marginalized characters in contemporary America. more

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