A Purist Confesses
Nobody would suspect me of being a purist. When it comes to food, I’m as happy with a…
Bill Barich’s books include Laughing in the Hills, A Pint of Plain, Big
Dreams: Into the Heart of California, and Crazy for Rivers. He’s written
about fly fishing for The New Yorker, where he was a staff writer for
many years, Sports Illustrated, Outside, Anglers Journal, and other
publications. A longtime Bay Area resident, he currently lives in Dublin,
Ireland.
53 posts
An Anniversary
I have an anniversary coming up. Almost fifty years ago, I bought my first fly rod. I discovered…
The Wizard of West Coast Flies
If you’re a steelhead enthusiast, the name Jim Pray may ring a bell. I first came across Pray’s…
The Ball Cap: An Appreciation
When it comes to fly-fishing headgear, I’m a ball-cap kind of guy. I’ve favored those caps ever since…
Of Fly Rods and Their Makers
I’ve never been a collector of fishing tackle. I’m too practical, plus I’m happy enough with the basics.…
The Opener
I admit to feeling a little antsy when trout season approaches. My behavior becomes erratic and at times…
East Walker Autumn
If you grew up on Long Island, as I did, you’d have found quality trout fishing in short…
One River
As an angler I’ve always enjoyed variety. Nothing pleases me more than setting off for a stream or…
Ties that Bind
I bought my first fly rod, an inexpensive Fenwick, more than forty years ago. I saw the rod…
Trout Bum Redux
Every fly fisher I know dreams of being a trout bum. They’ve read John Gierach’s book or at…