Fly Fishing in Wonderland

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Fly Fishing in Wonderland

by Orange Perry Barnes

EN·~1 hours·10 chapters

Chapters

10 total
1

GOOD FISHING!

2:15
2

IN THE DIM, RED DAWN

6:50
3

THE TROUT—NATIVE AND PLANTED

10:01
4

LETS GO A-FISHING

10:59
5

A CHAPTER ON TROUT FLIES

8:03
6

THE BONNY RED HECKLE

1:11
7

GRIZZLY LAKE AND LAKE ROSE

5:40
8

A MORNING ON IRON CREEK

6:22
9

AN AFTERNOON ON THE FIREHOLE

7:50
10

TRAILS FROM YANCEY'S AND OTHER TRAILS

8:14

Description

The opening paints a sweeping portrait of the high‑country watershed that stretches from the southern edge of Montana to the Teton peaks and beyond, a landscape stitched together by countless streams, crystal lakes, geysers and waterfalls. The author’s voice is both seasoned angler and observant storyteller, inviting listeners to wander through wilderness roads and hidden valleys where trout and salmon now thrive thanks to careful planting and protection. Interspersed with vivid, hand‑held photographs, the narrative conveys the sheer variety of water‑ways that can be found within a compact seventy‑mile square, each promising a perfect spot for a quiet cast.

Beyond the stunning scenery, the book offers a thoughtful glimpse into the region’s ecological past—how volcanic forces and shifting seas once left the waters barren, and how modern stewardship has resurrected vibrant fish populations. Written with the cadence of a seasoned guide, it blends natural history, practical fly‑fishing tips and personal reflections, making the listener feel as if they’re wading beside the author, ready to hear the gentle rush of a mountain stream and the whisper of a perfect “good fishing” moment.

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Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (64K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Chris Curnow, Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Release date

2011-08-31

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Orange Perry Barnes

Orange Perry Barnes

1858–1925

A little-known early 20th-century angling writer, he is remembered for turning fly-fishing into something lyrical, reflective, and full of western landscape. His best-known book, Fly Fishing in Wonderland, blends practical fishing lore with a warm love of streams, trout, and open country.

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