The Habit of Rivers

Reflections on Trout Streams and Fly Fishing

De: Ted Leeson, John Gierach - foreword

Narrado por: Allan Robertson

Originally published in 1994, this book was a fly-fishing phenomenon in the way Howell Raines' Fly Fishing Through the Mid-Life Crisis was. Taking his fishing hobby to near metaphysical levels, Ted Leeson tells about his passions: rivers, trout, and fly fishing. With wry humor and rare insight, he explores questions that engage most fishermen: What is it about rivers that draws us so irresistibly, and why does fly fishing seem such an aptly suited response? Above all, The Habit of Rivers is about ways of seeing the wonderfully textured world that emanates from a river.

©1994 Ted Leeson (P)2014 Audible Inc.

Finallly!

Beside "A River Runs Through It" there are few peers. Lots of descriptive narrative but falling far short. This approaches it. The writing is vivid and picturesque. The scenes are delicious.

Thank You

Thank you to the authors for putting into words what I can only feel. I think people often wonder why I fish so much and with this book I have some way to answer that is far more elegant then what I can put forth.

The essence of fishing

Such an enjoyable book!
Put into words what I never could and have never heard before. Robertson is perfect for the telling and voices the thoughts of the author as if he wrote it himself.
In spite of the forward noting Ted Leeson didn’t write it as if he were an English teacher I found the grown up language a breath of fresh air not often heard in todays world. I greatly enjoyed the vocabulary and masterful art of words.

Truly Beautiful Writing

This story has descriptions of rivers and surrounding nature that are remarkable for the choice of words. Truly beautiful writing. Takes you on a tour of Oregon rivers in the late nineties. You can see the mountains, trees, and insects in your minds eye. The fishing stories at each location are humerus and relatable. I loved every minute of this lovely read.

Way better than I first made it out to be

A fantastic meditation on nature and the fisherman in it. A fascination that increased until the ending.

A great listen…

Robertson does a tremendous job of unpacking the joy of fly fishing and connecting with nature through the moving water of a river. I enjoyed it.

great read

If you are a fan a fly fishing, the outdoors, or just fantastic writing, this is a great book for you.

All of John Geirach's books are excellent

If you love fishing you cannot go wrong with John Gierach's books. Loaded with comedy and adventure.

Hands Down – The Best Fly Fishing Book

To this day I have not found an author who writes better about the subject of fly fishing than Ted Leeson does in his book The Habit of Rivers. Do yourself a favor and buy this book / audiobook, you'll be glad you did.

Amazing!

It is a must read for any fly fisherman, especially one who enjoys exquisite words.