A Cast Away in Montana
Tim Schulz author Bob White illustrator
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Rowman & Littlefield
Published:7th May '24
£25.00
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A Cast Away in Montana is the captivating story of a passionate angler’s first trip to Montana. Through Tim Schulz's humorous, insightful, and reflective storytelling, readers not only discover the thrill of pursuing elusive fish in stunning landscapes but also embark on a profoundly personal exploration of life, loss, and self-discovery. This compelling narrative resonates with fly-fishing enthusiasts and those seeking a meaningful connection to nature as it weaves together engaging tales of adventure, friendship, regional history, and reflection. Whether enjoyed by an angler, an outdoor lover, or simply a fan of beautifully crafted storytelling, A Cast Away in Montana reels in the reader and leaves a lasting impression.
What a warm, intimate, often humorous and always textured account of a first fishing trip
to Montana. It's filled with the excitement a new and happy experience brings. There are
fine glimpses of such great rivers as the Madison, the Beaverhead, Big Hole, and spring
creeks—and Tim makes vivid the history of place and character of friends and newcomers
he meets. He has a great gift for friendship, and his connections are deep and honest. The
book is filled with joy, surprise, and unforgettable anecdotes. I loved it
-- Nick Lyons, Author of Spring Creek, Bright Rivers, and Fire in the StrawSmart, funny, good-natured, deeply observed, free of clichés and sentimentality—this is
the most entertaining collection of fly-fishing essays I’ve read in years. The fishing scenes
are exciting and fresh—not an easy accomplishment in a genre 500 years old—and the
portraits of other anglers are vivid and colorful. A Cast Away in Montana uncovers an
abundance of new literary ground in a place where it’s hard to find new ground.
-- Jerry Dennis, author of The Living Great LakesThe full range of Tim Schulz’s angling intelligence and artful sensibility is on display in this
lively, entertaining, must-read memoir of his first, and long awaited, Montana fly fishing
adventure. It is candid, observant, humorous, reflective, and knowledgeable about all the
things that truly matter in life, fly fishing included. I know Tim as a superb, skilled fly fisher,
and now as an equally talented writer.
-- Bob DeMott, Author of Angling Days and Astream: American Writers on Fly FishingFor an angler, there is nothing more thrilling than a road trip to hallowed rivers wherever
they flow. Tim Schulz’s new book, A Cast Away in Montana, captures the essence of several
weeks spent fishing some of the Big Sky State’s classic waters, and his thoughtful words will
take the reader on a journey that is almost as good as being there. For those who love road
trips, A Cast Away in Montana is a trip well worth taking.
-- Jerry Kustich, Author of At the River’s Edge, A Wisp in the Willow, and Around the Next BendTim Schulz’s journey of discovery leads him deep into the Missouri headwaters of Lewis
and Clark, but his corps features angling companions and waters whose names we know,
or wish we did, and a sense of perception and humor that is transformative, for him, for us.
Accompanied by the ghosts of his past and a giddiness toward exploration of the fabled
rivers of Montana, Schulz draws advice from Jerry Kustich, Todd Tanner, Kelly Galloup, and
others, guides to fellow travelers. Despite the apprehension that haunts us all as we set
out from the beloved to the adventure, he sweeps us up in his awe of new places and their
stories. With humor well-tended by insightful analogies, Tim Schulz’s journey of discovery is
a worthy companion to our own.
-- Kathy Scott, Author of Changing Planes, Brook Trout Forest, and Moose in the Water—Bamboo on the BISBN: 9781493084340
Dimensions: 236mm x 160mm x 30mm
Weight: 490g
232 pages