On Fishing At Sea

Christopher Yates

From Shelf: On the Riverbank

Through twenty-two casts the author, one of the Britain's best-known freshwater fisherman, quits land in favour of the sea. There, he discovers the many pleasures of the coast: wild shores, unpredictable waves, and, of course, fish that glisten and dart beneath a never-still surface. This title focuses on the sea and its many wonders.

'Though most of my life seems to have been spent on the banks of lakes and rivers, I have always been drawn to the sea . . .'Through twenty-two casts, Britain's best-known freshwater fisherman quits land in favour of the sea. There, he discovers the many pleasures of the coast: wild shores, unpredictable waves, the violent collision of the elements, and, of course, fish that glisten and dart beneath a never-still surface. From childhood remembrances of saltwater escapades to more recent discoveries, Chris Yates brings the sea and its many wonders to scintillating life.

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