The Zen of Flyfishing

“If you’re looking for a new book to read, the lessons, imagery, and writing of Peter Kaminsky solidify The Zen of Flyfishing as my top choice.”–Flylords“Kaminsky weaves the missives of such angling and literary luminaries as Nick Lyons, John McPhee, Annie Proulx and Roderick Haig-Brown with stunning photography and his own humorous, entertaining and insightful essays. A true trifecta.”–– Angler’s Journal“A wonderful, humane, and big-hearted book. Kaminsky writes terrifically on angling, certainly, but also on food, friendship, family and the passage of time, which is to say, on living. A delight for those of us obsessed with fishing, but also for anybody who loves the printed word.” –David Coggins, author of The Optimist and The Believer“In this book of short sketches punctuated by riveting photography, Kaminsky’s path is openness, curiosity, and a delight in the multiple curiosities that make up the strange, quirky, and beautiful world of fly angling. The Zen of Flyfishing’s in-the-moment appreciation for that journey–and its delight in the wonder of fly angling’s multifaceted sparkle–resonates through this book.” –Steve Duda, author River Songs“One of those rare books that I will find myself reading again and again. It is a poignant reminder of why we flyfish and why it matters … This one’s a keeper!” –Steve Ramirez, author of Casting Forward“Peter Kaminsky is one of the world’s most revered angling journalists and authors.” –Kirk Deeter, Trout Unlimited“This is a splendid book, wonderfully written and gorgeously illustrated. I would expect nothing less from the dean of American flyfishing writing.” –Monte Burke, author of Lords of the Fly and Saban

Peter Kaminsky is the author and coauthor of many books, including Pig Perfect, Culinary Intelligence, and Green Fire, Seven Fires, and Mallmann on Fire (with Francis Mallmann). He is a longtime contributor to Food & Wine and a former columnist for the New York Times and New York magazine. He was managing editor of National Lampoon. He lives in Brooklyn, New York.