Friends On The Water: Fly Fishing In Good Company

Internationally acclaimed fly-fishing photographer Atkinson captures the experiences of camaraderie and communion that seem always to happen when good friends and family bond through the wondrous experience of fly-fishing.

Of all of lifes companionable activities, theres nothing like fly fishing to cement new friendships or renew old ones. In "Friends on the Water," internationally acclaimed fly-fishing photographer Val Atkinson captures the experiences of camaraderie and communion that seem always to happen when good friends travel together to fly-fishings wondrous kingdom.
Atkinsons evocative images record the many moments that build and bind relationshipsmoments that angling companions remember for a lifetime. Longtime and newfound friends, husbands and wives, fathers with their sons and daughtersall the permutations of human bonding are to be found in this wonderful books pages. And its not just person-to-person relationships that Atkinson cares about; theres a special place in his heart for the friendship between a fisherman and his dog.
"Friends on the Water" assembles the photos that, in his words, best illustrate Atkinsons enthusiasm for wild and romantic places, and for the family, friends, and acquaintances with whom he has enjoyed them. Complementing the books beautiful pictures are quotes, essays, and stories from famous angler-writers including Ernest Schweibert, Nick Lyons, Zane Grey, Tom McGuane, and Margot Page. This year, theres no better Fathers Day or birthday gift for the fly-fishing companion in your life.