Greg Schwipps schöpft Inspiration aus seiner Herkunft auf einem Bauernhof und erforscht Themen wie Identität und Zugehörigkeit mit tiefen familiären Bindungen. Seine Prosa befasst sich mit der Komplexität menschlicher Beziehungen und dem tiefgreifenden Einfluss unserer Umwelt auf unser Selbstverständnis. Schwipps' Stil zeichnet sich durch sorgfältig ausgearbeitete Beschreibungen und ein Engagement für psychologischen Realismus aus, was den Lesern einen intimen Einblick in die Gedanken seiner Charaktere ermöglicht. Mit seinem Werk versucht er, die Essenz der menschlichen Erfahrung und ihre universellen Wahrheiten einzufangen.
If you believe what you read, fly fishing requires the touch of a surgeon and the spirit of a Zen master. Forget about what you ve heard about f ly fishing in the past, if you really want to learn how to fly fish all you need are the right tools, proper technique, and a positive attitude.
The complete fisherman’s friend The fully updated Fishing For Dummies, 3rd Edition, experienced angler and fishing writer Greg Schwipps shows that while none of us is born to angling, we can all achieve it—and become great at it. Whether you love fishing for fun or sport, this hands-on friendly guide has everything you need to make sure that there need never be such a thing as “the one that got away!” From trout to carp, catfish to bonefish, freshwater to saltwater, the easy-to-follow pictures and tips help you recognize and deal with what you’ll meet in the murky deep. You’ll also find out about the best times and the right spots to cast your line, as well as the right gear—which in these hi-tech days includes GPS, apps, and sonar! Gear up with the right rod and tackle Cast and bait effectively Gut and clean your catch Get hooked on new trends—kayak fishing! Whatever your line—a quiet afternoon at the local creek, or a punishing morning’s whitewater kayaking followed by fishing the lonesome wild—Fishing For Dummies has you covered.