Casting Onward: Fishing Adventures in Search of America's Native Gamefish

Steve Ramirez traveled thousands of miles to fish with notable people in the worlds of fishing and conservation, exploring mountain streams, alpine lakes, National Wild and Scenic Rivers, desert canyons, brackish water estuaries, and the rolling ocean off the coast of Cape Cod. The book touches on the lessons that COVID can teach us about nature and human nature, and is a hopeful story of fishing and friendship. It is also a story of humanity's impact on nature and nature's impact on humanity.

Format: Hardback
Length: 280 pages
Publication date: 01 July 2022
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

In the captivating journey of writing this book, author Steve Ramirez traversed an astounding distance of thousands of miles, utilizing various modes of transportation such as planes, motor vehicles, boats, and his own two feet. Each chapter of this remarkable work features his thrilling fishing experiences alongside renowned figures in the worlds of fishing and conservation. Ramirez's fishing companions in this captivating tale include the esteemed Bob White, Chris Wood, Kirk Deeter (and numerous other influential leaders within Trout Unlimited), Ted Williams, Matthew Miller, and John Karges of The Nature Conservancy, among many others. Throughout this awe-inspiring expedition, Ramirez embarks on a quest to explore and fish in diverse natural habitats, including mountain streams, alpine lakes, National Wild and Scenic Rivers, desert canyons, brackish water estuaries, and the majestic ocean off the coast of Cape Cod.

It is worth noting that approximately half of the book was crafted during the challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic, where Ramirez delved into the profound lessons that this global crisis can impart about nature and human nature. The central theme of this literary masterpiece revolves around the author's commitment to Casting Forward by engaging in fishing for native fish within their original habitats. This captivating narrative is interwoven with the perspectives of the people who have lived alongside and formed deep connections with these waters and fish, adding a unique layer of depth and authenticity to the story.

As Ramirez embarks on his fishing adventures, he also encounters a diverse range of individuals who share a mutual love for nature and the finest aspects of human nature. These encounters serve as the secondary narrative thread, highlighting the connections and friendships that are formed through a shared passion for the natural world. This book is a testament to hope, offering a beacon of light in an often-despairing era. It weaves together the threads of fishing, friendship, and humanity's profound impact on nature, as well as the reciprocal influence that nature has on humanity. Through his captivating storytelling, Ramirez invites readers to embark on a journey of discovery, reflection, and appreciation for the delicate balance between our world and the natural elements that inhabit it.

Weight: 490g
Dimension: 237 x 161 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781493062294