Bill Haigis

Casting About Bill Haigis

Of all sports, fishing, especially fly fishing, is one of the most written about; with the majority of books focused on the "how-to." This is not one of those books. No, Casting About, a work of fiction, offers a different dimension to a sport that has become far too technical. In this collection of short stories the reader can step into another world, if only for a short time, to places and people that might show what dreams are made of, or bring back memories for those familiar with the sport and for still others offer a glimpse of what might come if they pursue the sport. Here you can fish with a guide who has drug money hidden in the Everglades; come upon a Delaware River ghost or become aware of the different perspectives surrounding the stream access controversy in Montana. The reader may have or may someday visit the locations set out in this book. If so, the book's characters and their stories will take on a special relevance. To enjoy fly fishing, the "how-to" is important, but it does not compare with the pleasure one derives from the people met and the waters fished in this delightful pastime.