Ebook: Fish Won't Let Me Sleep: The Obsessions of a Lifetime Flyfisherman

"Like all good books, Fish Won't Let Me Sleep resembles its author: eccentric, knowledgeable, opinionated, surprising, observant, eloquent, and funny." —John Gierach, author of All Fishermen Are Liars
Have you ever been so passionate about something that it occupies your every waking moment? In his latest collection of essays, celebrated writer and lifelong angler James R. Babb reflects on his ardent preoccupation with the sport of fishing—an obsession so strong that it often keeps him awake—and further recounts many of his most memorable adventures from a life spent casting flies across the globe.
From the majestic lakes and streams of northern Maine to the smaller brooks of eastern Tennessee, and crossing the Atlantic to the lochs of Scotland and the chalk streams of southern England, Fish Won't Let Me Sleep transcends international boundaries to demonstrate that the joy of fishing is universal. In "Roamin' the Gloaming," Babb hilariously comments on some of the more peculiar idioms of his chosen passion. The aptly titled "Snide and Prejudice," reflects on the companionship, friendships, and occasional animosities that arise from fishing with others. And in "Simple Gifts," Babb muses on the eternal bane and gift of all fly fishermen: the weather. In these and other chapters echoing the tone of such great writers as Twain and Dillard, Fish Won't Let Me Sleep is a true testament to the unparalleled wit of an American master.