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“From my own experience I can say that a bad back makes you hike slower, stove-up knees keep you from wading confidently, tendinitis of the elbows buggers your casting, and a dose of giardia can send you dashing to the bushes fifteen times in an afternoon, but although none of this is fun, it's discernibly better than not fishing.”

Quote by John Gierach

Book:No Shortage of Good Days

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No Shortage of Good Days

This book is a celebration of the mundane, weaving together a tapestry of stories that highlight the small victories and gentle pleasures that make up the fabric of daily existence. Through its engaging narrative, it invites readers to appreciate the richness of life's simple pleasures and the profound connections that can be forged in the most unexpected of circumstances. more

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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. more

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