John Gierach died

[dudemanspecial]

Saw this posted on another forum. Apparently the news is going around facebook.

Always wanted to write him a letter but never got around to it. RIP.

 

[DomR]

That's a damn bummer. Loved his books. My son and I saw him do a reading at the Somerset show a number of years back, was excellent.

RIP Troutbum

 

[rrt]

Sorry to read this. I think I have read and possess nearly all of his books. I particularly enjoyed his earlier books. His writing style was enjoyable, and I liked his attitude toward fly-fishing. Fly-fishermen who like to read are going to miss him.

 

[dudemanspecial]

That's a damn bummer. Loved his books. My son and I saw him do a reading at the Somerset show a number of years back, was excellent.

RIP Troutbum

I seriously read through his books almost constantly, probably have read them all 6 times. There is always on on my nightstand.

 

[JimNovo]

That really hurts.
I love all of his books and read and re-read them all of the time.

RIP!

 

[StreamBottom]

Same here. Loved his books and always on the night stand.

He’s the one who piqued my interest in bamboo fly rods.

RIP
Sip poured

 

[rancid waders]

Rip, he will be sadly missed. I will dust off my full collection for a re read. Good Flies and how they got that Way influenced my tying for many years

 

[gulfgreyhound]

RIP. GG

 

[tomgamber]

An excellent observer and describer.

 

[nimrod]

Sorry to hear this. Thoroughly enjoy all of his books.

 

[BruceC2C]

Raising a glass & Lighting a candle for a true brother of our community.
Thank u for your GREAT work John Gierach🍻🙏🍀

 

[shakey]

He is one of my favorite writers for sure.

 

[Frederick V. C.]

I just saw this today; also a big fan of his work. Currently have one of his books in my "Hospital" backpack where I keep my folders and medical stuff. Whenever I have to wait in a doctors office, for blood work, or a procedure, it enables for me to escape to a happier place. Thank you John!!

 

[bikerfish]

Johns early books were very inspiring in my early years of flyfishing, and as the years progressed, turning into decades, I never tired of his writings. I'm proud to own all of his books. He will be missed for sure.
Godspeed John, I'm sure you are casting an Adams with a Mike Clark bamboo rod somewhere!

 

[gibsygoldtop]

This is sad news. Incredible ability to put you right with him in his words. I have all of his books and a few of them are signed copies. What I love most about his books, is that sometimes I have to re-read some passages as my mind would drift to my own fishing and places I have been by things he wrote. Hopefully there was one more book there that was ready for us..

 

[Kevin82]

Bummer, but he lives on through his words.

 

[Oregon_OwlII]

He was the best at subtle witticisms and chest wader philosophy. I enjoy his writing very much. His humility showed through. Lived a life we would dream about. He'll be missed.

 

[greenghost]

This is so sad... just read his book, "Dumb Luck and the Kindness of Strangers" last week; his best work in a while I think. I've read every book and have a signed copy of "A Fly Rod of Your Own." In my opinion, he was the most approachable, funniest, and easiest-to-read writer ever to grace this sport. Damned. Just damned.

 

[Zipper]

Tomorrow is never guaranteed.

 

[skybay]

John such a great writer, angler, person. I have all of his books and always wait for the next one.