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“Young anglers love new rivers the way they love the rest of their lives. Time does not seem to be of the essence and somewhere in the system is what they are looking for.”

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Thomas McGuane
Thomas McGuane

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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