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"Harry Piper has taken the curses and the blessings of fl y fi shing and turned them into beautiful poetry." From the Foreword by Barry & Cathy Beck "I could not put the book down until I fi nished the last poem. This work will bring our great sport alive to anyone considering it .." John Bailey, Dan Bailey's Fly Shop "Where some of the poems buzz with the fervor of a man who's just strung up a fl y rod after a long winter, others use spare words to deliver simple, penetrating truths . A wonderful collection ." Charles Gauvin, President, Trout Unlimited " Lines straight from the heart. I am deeply touched by the feeling of love for God's gift of the great outdoors and the creatures therein, as well as life itself." Frank Moore, "Dean of the North Umpqua." "You will be compelled to read and re-read these poems about the mysteries and revelations of the natural world, and perhaps discover why anglers are always late for dinner." Kathryn Maroun, What A Catch TV, Toronto " Dances with life gut checks, wild fi shes, wild places, dogs, and fi shing guides. You have to read this book!" Craig Mathews, Blue Ribbon Flies