The Believer: A Year in the Fly Fishing Life

The author of "The Optimist" goes on seven fly-fishing expeditions in "The Believer" to explore the middle part of life, combining travel, local cultures, and fishing challenges. He reflects on the rituals and rites of passage that mark transition and showcases his skill as an angler. The book is a humble, humorous call for the journey that is part of the destination, leading to greater self-awareness and the possibility of abject failure and leaping, glorious reward.

Format: Hardback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 09 May 2024
Publisher: Simon & Schuster

The author of the instant fishing classic, The Optimist, dives into the depths of his journey and unveils a treasure trove of fresh wisdom, humor, and invaluable experiences in seven extraordinary fly-fishing expeditions that span a year in his middle-aged life. As worldly demands intensify, while the lure of fishing remains ever-present, David Coggin embarks on these captivating adventures, exploring the intricate world of fly fishing and delving into its profound virtues.

In his previous book, The Optimist, Coggin delved into the techniques and intricacies of fly fishing, sharing his triumphs and challenges along the way. However, in his latest offering, The Believer, he skillfully blends travel, local cultures, thrilling fishing challenges, and personal reflections on the encroachment of life and love on his cherished time spent fishing. With a self-consciousness that borders on self-deprecation, Coggin embarks on seven far-flung fishing voyages, seeking solace from the distractions of screens and social media. He disconnects his phone, immersing himself fully in the essence of humanity's enduring quest for adventure, the rituals, and rites of passage that mark significant transitions.

For David, these journeys serve as a testament to his exceptional skill as an angler, taking him to captivating destinations such as Norway, Scotland, Spain, Cuba, and Argentina, as well as road trips to Wyoming, Tennessee, and the Catskills. Beyond showcasing his prowess as an angler, these expeditions mark the end of his fly-fishing youth, yet they also signify a new chapter in his relationship with this captivating sport. Rather than abandoning his rods and hanging up his hat, Coggin embraces the evolution of his fly-fishing obsession, understanding that it will continue to shape his journey.

The Believer is a humble and humorous invitation to embrace the journey as an integral part of the destination. It encourages readers to embark on a quest for greater self-awareness, fostering patience, observation, and endurance. As this is fly fishing, after all, there remains the ever-present possibility of abject failure and the exhilarating reward of triumph.

Through his captivating storytelling, Coggin invites us to join him on these extraordinary adventures, where the line.

Weight: 322g
Dimension: 222 x 147 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781668004715