The Armchair Angler
These four books will tide you over on the days you can't be on the water
Adventure
The thrill of the chase draws us into waters familiar, as well as those far off the beaten path. Fair-weather anglers? We fish in rain, wind, cold, heat, at night, far offshore and in the backcountry with mosquito nets draped over our heads. It’s the call of the wild.
Crazy Big
Lake Thingvallavatn might be hard to pronounce, but it's overflowing with giant brown trout
Vampires in the Amazon
The author goes well off the grid in Colombia in pursuit of payara, a fish with impressive fangs
False Dawn
The writer enjoys being the first on the water, even if it means rising well before sunrise.
Edge Of The World
A group of women make the trip of a lifetime to fish Christmas Island
Alaska, the First Time
A son surprises his fisherman father with a flight to Alaska, where the elder finds youthful reverie on the wild rivers and scenic bays of the last frontier.
Countries in Contrast
Fishing both sides of the Andes in one trip highlighted the region’s diversity