Synopses & Reviews
Through extraordinary photographs and prose,
Trout Water brings to life the waters where trout make their home, creating an intimate portrait of the nature of the living river and the fly fisherman’s passion for these wild places. Every river’s story is unique, but each shares a fundamental set of characteristics.
Trout Water illustrates the compelling mystery and complexity of these rivers and the diverse trout species that call them home.
Brought to life through Jim Rowinski’s artistic vision, Trout Water reveals the magical world of running water, elusive trout, and the bond between man and river. The book follows the geological and historical nature of trout waters, the fundamental features and characteristics that make up trout water, and the beautiful places where fishermen pursue wild trout. With an illuminating foreword by legendary fly fisherman and author Nick Lyons, this is a book that no trout fisherman should be without.
Synopsis
A gorgeous photographic celebration of trout habitats and the men that fish them.
About the Author
Jim Rowinski has spent his entire adult life in and around trout streams. He has devoted most of his career to designing and developing fly rods, reels, wading shoes, and other gear for the most prestigious brands in the industry. Jim’s passion for river photography has taken him around the globe. His photo credits include numerous national magazines, catalogs, calendars, and national ad campaigns. His credits also include books on outdoor photography and fly fishing. A former wilderness and river guide, Jim has taught photography and fly casting since 1972. He and his wife, Kate, live in Charlottesville, Virginia.Nick Lyons is the editor of Hemingway on Fishing, The Best Fishing Stories Ever Told, The Quotable Fisherman, and The Little Red Book of Dad's Wisdom. He has written over twenty books, mainly on fishing, in addition to hundreds of articles on the subject, which have appeared in such magazines as Harper’s, Outside, Field & Stream, Outdoor Life, and Fly Fisherman. He splits his time between New York City and Woodstock, New York.