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The Unreasonable Virtue of Fly Fishing by Mark Kurlansky

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The Unreasonable Virtue of Fly Fishing by Mark Kurlansky is a nonfiction book exploring the history, science, and cultural significance of fly fishing. Drawing from personal experience and global research, Kurlansky examines the artistry and challenge of catching fish using intricate flies and precise casting techniques. The book covers species like salmon, trout, and bass, as well as fly fishing traditions across regions including Alaska, Ireland, Norway, Japan, and Russia. It reflects on the sport's inefficiency as its central appeal, blending narrative storytelling with detailed observations about the craft and its practitioners.

  • Paperback format
  • 5.5" x 8.2" dimensions
  • Published 2022
  • National Outdoor Book Award winner
  • Sports & recreation genre

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