Brilliant, witty, perceptive essays about fly-fishing, the natural world, and life in general by the acknowledged master of fishing writers. Proving that fishing is not just a part-time pursuit, At the Grave of the Unknown Fisherman takes us through a year with America's favorite fishing scribe, John Gierach, who dedicates himself to his passion despite his belief that "In the long run, fishing usually amounts to a lifetime of pratfalls punctuated...

Mr. Fish feels nervous venturing deep in the sea to look for Ms. Clam's lost pearl until Miss Shimmer helps him conquer his fear of the dark.

Presents twenty facts about barracudas, including what they eat, where they live, and how to tell how old they are.

An illustrated introduction to stingrays with twenty fun and interesting facts about them.

Mr. Fish recalls how, on his very first day of school, he anxiously went to one classroom after another watching students do things he could not, until Miss Hewitt showed him to the room that was right for beginners.

Text and photographs look at fly fishing.

Text and photographs look at ice fishing.

Text and photographs look at saltwater fishing.

Mr. Fish finds the courage to speak up for his friends when a shark comes to the park and bullies them.