Synopses & Reviews
"Its been a lifelong, ever-expanding journey, with many big ?sh and faraway waters and dramatic moments . . . and yet I dont think any of those moments or any of those places or ?sh has thrilled me any more than seeing the twitch of my ?y line where it entered the muddy waters of my backyard pond . . .” In this collection of ?y-?shing stories from acclaimed novelist and outdoor writer William G. Tapply, the natural appeal of ?y ?shing comes to life. Each story in Every Day Was Special was previously published in Tapplys back-page column, Reading the Currents” in American Angler, or in Grays Sporting Journal, or in Field & Stream. From Dam It” to First Light” to When Trout Get Antsy,” these thirty re-readable pieces are unique in their own ways, and yet, all are classic Tapply. These writings serve as testament to the thrill of ?shing, the inimitable energy of casting at daybreak, and the innocence of streamside summers.
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"Bill Tapply is a terrific writer." Jay Cassell, Deputy Editor
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Tapply is unassuming and funny, practical and wry. --Ted Leeson, author of Inventing Montana
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He approaches the deeper, subtle questions at the heart of the sport. --Forbes FYI
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Tapply has a rare gift of transport. --Slaton White
Synopsis
A collection of fly-fishing stories from acclaimed novelist and outdoorsman, William G. Tapply.
About the Author
William G. Tapply was the author of dozens of books, including more than two dozen New England-based mystery novels and nearly a thousand magazine articles, mostly about fly fishing and the outdoors. Tapply died in July 2009 after a battle with Leukemia. He lived and wrote in Hancock, New Hampshire.