A fishing book that’s not altogether about fishing. Maybe that seems to be a bit of an oxymoron but let me explain:
I’ve often wondered why I got entangled in the fishing thread, but it’s followed me all through life. Following the thread through growing up as a kid in 1950s Christchurch, urban spread changing the landscapes and wildlife, through the various stages of learning fishing skills, on into a career, postings around NZ, the good old OE. Then home to the beautiful West Coast.
Fishing a Thread explores other dimensions offered in the outdoors – it takes us to stunning locations, offers camaraderie, companionship and comedy, yes there’s always some comedy spun into the fishing thread. Every tale told is totally and partially true!
Many people met alongside the waters feature, some of whom miraculously appear in the numerous photos and all of them have left impressions, new understandings, skills and ideas to add to my Fishing Thread. A lot of these characters became great mentors, some when I was a lad, others came to light when we moved to The Coast and believe me they all added much flavour to the mix. Following the Fishing Thread for well in excess of half a century, has also given time to see some dire changes that have come to many of our waterways, so across the pages there are ideas around water quality and some reflection on the good stuff that is starting to happen, to the betterment of some areas.
I also speak to the wonderful writings that other passionate anglers have completed, referencing a few of the many that have influenced me with their eloquence. Overall perhaps it’s the human experience of going fishing and the positive effects the activity has on well-being, as problems, tensions and stress fade into the background and you give yourself a chance to be renewed, when you make Fishing, a Thread in your life.
Anyone wanting a copy of “Fishing, a Thread” can simply email me and I will reply with details. [email protected]
