Charley Waterman's Tales of Fly-Fishing, Wingshooting, and the Great Outdoors

Charley Waterman was a true Renaissance sportsman. He kept his interests broad, his knowledge deep yet playful. This book is no exception. This collection of stories from his long and varied life in the great outdoors features flyfishing on western creeks, on such storied trout streams as the Letort, and on the Florida flats; chasing sage grouse in Montana, ptarmigan in Alaska, and quail in Mexico, all behind his beloved bird dogs; and Waterman's philosophical scrutinies of tradition and the mysticism behind shotgunning, rounded out with tales of runaway boat trailers and camping in the Everglades. Written in Waterman's usual humor and understatement, this volume is the crowning achievement of his writing career. A true Renaissance man, Charley Waterman wrote from a broad base of interests and deep knowledge, yet always with his signature sense of humor, understatement and knack for getting at the heart of things. This collection of stories from his long and varied life in the outdoors ranges from his fly-fishing experiences on trout streams or the Florida flats to chasing sage grouse, ptarmigan, or quail behind his beloved bird dogs. A true Renaissance man, Charley Waterman wrote from a broad base of interests and deep knowledge, yet always with his signature sense of humor, understatement and knack for getting at the heart of things. This collection of stories document his long and varied life in the outdoors