With the passing of a great author, something much more significant is lost than a new title every few years. First and foremost a man is gone. Beyond that, the fly fishing world has lost a voice.

Today I reflect a bit on Gierach’s impact on the fly fishing world. From adding popular phrases to spurring on countless imitators, he moved generations of anglers in many ways.

At the heart of it all is the fact that he was a consistent voice for anglers across five decades. Consistency, especially today, matters.

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Episode Recommendation: read, or listen to, a Gierach book

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