New Book: Casting About; Castabout Columns From The CFFC's Newsletter

[JerryG]

Just published with Whitefish Press my 50 columns that were part of the Catskill Center's newsletter Castabout. Description of the book from Whitefish Press:
"Jerry Girard is an angling historian and collector of note who has penned a number of works on fly angling history, including articles for The Art of Angling, the American Fly Fisher, and the 50 columns collected here for the Castabout, published by the Catskill Fly Fishing Center & Museum. He co-authored F.E. Thomas: The Man & His Rods with Robert D. Stewart. Casting About contains all 50 of Jerry Girard’s “History, Museums & Collections” column published in Castabout, the newsletter of the Catskill Fly Fishing Center & Museum. Taken as a whole, they tell not just the history of fly fishing and fly rods, but more importantly, how they bring us together. Because it’s the connections we make and the experiences we have that matter far more in the end. These articles contain facts and histories of everyone from Fred Thomas to Eustis Edwards to Hiram Leonard. So much great fly rod and fly fishing history! Of note is the first detailed article on the guns manufactured by noted bamboo fly rod makers, including photos of the firearms from Jerry's personal collection."
Go to: www.Whitefishpress.com then catalog.
Thank you all for being part of my experiences and making life so enjoyable.
Best Wishes.
Regards,
Jerry

[bamrod77]

Jerry,

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Walt

[JerryG]

Walt, thanks for letting me know. I changed it to go to Whitefish Press. Jerry

[Caneghost]

Great news Jerry! Will you be having some signed copied available at some of the Museum events? Our Guild Fly Tyers Rendevous is Saturday May 21st.

[joep]

Just ordered the hardcover. Love to support you guys and more importantly read your works.

[JerryG]

Caneghost, books will be available at the center. I will be up there when a day is arranged, otherwise, I'll be there for Summerfest, August 6 & 7 and at the Rodmaker's Gathering in September. Thanks, Jerry

[Hellmtflies]

Just ordered the hardcover. Love to support you guys and more importantly read your works.

How did you find the hardcover? I could only find a soft cover offered. (?)

[hardyboy]

Mine is on it's way. Thanks for the heads up!

[JerryG]

Hello Mark, Go to the Whitefish Press catalog. The hardcover is the 2nd one listed; the softcover is listed first. I hope you all enjoy the book, proceeds go to the Catskill FF Center.Thank you. Regards, Jerry

[Caneghost]

Jerry, I just stopped by the museum Saturday and bought my copy. I am really enjoying it! The sentiment you shared in column 27 was beautifully stated and I shared the quote in my blog this morning. Looking forward the continuing through the next 23 columns!

[JerryG]

Caneghost, Thank you for the compliments. I like your blog. I hope you enjoy the rest of the book and also others as well. See you at Summerfest. Jerry

[bearbutt]

Nice book. Column #20--on the importance of collecting in relation to our understanding of history--and the importance of history more generally--is quite good.

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