Fly Fishing Is Spoken Here of Stephen Sloan is a true statement to the passion sportsmen feel fly fishing. Fly fishing for trout can reveal much of the human condition, and it drives and inspires devoted anglers and writers such as the ones who appear in the following pages.

Most of us are inhabitants of that vast middle ground of angling, passionate weekend participants, near experts, enthusiastic beginners, and it is only through the richly diverse writings and efforts of others that we can truly see and appreciate the dimensions and importance of this sport we care so much about. If we are truly attentive, perhaps we will allow it to treat us to a certain glimpse of our place in the natural order of things.

Fly Fishing Is Spoken Here of Stephen Sloan is a fly fishing book that speaks to the dedication anglers have of their favorite pas-time. No matter what your experience or level of expertise, you will come away from this compilation with a better understanding of and fervor for this magnificent sport.

Painted and illustrated by James Prosek.