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Joe and Me: An Education In Fishing And Friendship Kindle Edition
When James Prosek was just fifteen, a ranger named Joe Haines caught him fishing without a permit in a stream near Prosek's home in Connecticut. But instead of taking off with his fishing buddy, James put down his rod and surrendered. It was a move that would change his life forever. Expecting a small fine and a lecture, James instead received enough knowledge about fishing and the great outdoors to last a lifetime.
The story of an unlikely friendship, Joe and Me is a book for those who remember the mentor in their life, the one who changed the way they look at the world.
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherHarperCollins e-books
- Publication dateOctober 13, 2009
- File size3323 KB
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About the Author
James Prosek is a writer and artist. Dubbed the Audubon of the fishing world by the New York Times, his books include Trout, The Complete Angler, and Fly-Fishing the 41st. He lives in Easton, Connecticut.
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At fifteen, the thought of getting caught breaking the law was both frightening and exhilarating. I was well aware of the danger of fishing illegally, and although I'd never been caught, I had mapped out every possible means of escape. Stone foundations, left from when the water company tore down old houses, would make ideal hiding places. The stone walls that crisscrossed the woods, remnants of farmers' attempts to rid the soil of rocks and keep their cows fenced in, would be good for ducking behind at the last minute. Large sycamores and sugar maples with low branches would be ideal for climbing if I felt that the best way to escape was up. I had found or cut trails in every direction, sought out undercut banks where I could crawl if I was trapped against the water, and even entertained the idea of swimming to the other side of the reservoir or to one of the two small islands in the middle if there was no alternative. But the danger of getting caught was only part of the attraction of fishing where I did. More than the thrill, it was the prospect of catching a large trout that kept me going back, and that same prospect led me from the familiar Easton Reservoir to the Aspetuck, where I found myself one afternoon standing on the lip of the dam, next to my friend Stephen, in the pouring rain.
We had run with our equipment through the woods, our ponchos trailing behind us like great green capes in the heavy April rain. Exposed to the road and bordered by a swamp, the dam was undoubtedly the worst possible place a poacher could find himself. I hesitated before moving into the open, crouching against the wind to tie a lure on my line. My hands were shaking, from the cold or nerves or both, but I managed to tie the knot and climbed onto the dam to cast. I whipped the rod in a wide arc, but the line blew back and landed at my feet. I cast again but had no luck. Frustrated with the conditions and feeling exposed, I hid behind a concrete pump house that was perched on the rim of the dam, trying to keep an eye on the road. Stephen persisted in attempting to cast his line into the reservoir.
Product details
- ASIN : B000ROKXYM
- Publisher : HarperCollins e-books (October 13, 2009)
- Publication date : October 13, 2009
- Language : English
- File size : 3323 KB
- Text-to-Speech : Enabled
- Screen Reader : Supported
- Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
- X-Ray : Not Enabled
- Word Wise : Enabled
- Print length : 208 pages
- Page numbers source ISBN : 0060537841
- Best Sellers Rank: #475,437 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
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About the author
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James Prosek is a writer and artist whose books include Trout: An Illustrated History; Joe and Me: An Education in Fishing and Friendship; The Complete Angler: A Connecticut Yankee Follows in the Footsteps of Walton; and Fly-Fishing the 41st. He lives in Easton, Connecticut.
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- Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2018I am a fan of James Prosek's writing and illustrations. Each chapter recaptures an event the author shared with his mentor and friend Joe Haines. I found the book quite enjoyable and the chapters the right length for me to read one before retiring for the evening.
- Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2014I am reviewing the Kindle edition. I just love this book and have given it as a gift many times (hard cover). I was extremely disappointed to find that the Kindle edition does not include the beautiful watercolors as that was the main reason for this purchase.
- Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2000A fishing guide friend lent us Joe & Me, which I just finished reading on a cold, rainy March afternoon, lying on the couch with a fire in the fireplace. A perfect way to spend the day, although you'll do equally well under a tree or on a park bench this summer. The simplicity of James' writing evokes "My Old Man and the Sea", to my mind one of Hemingway's best. Prosek's watercolors that illustrate the text are a joy as well, and I am ordering the hardcover to keep by the aforementioned couch. A must for anyone who enjoys a respite from the stress of our modern day lives. I can't wait to read more of Prosek's work.
- Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2015Beautiful book about fishing and friendship. I enjoyed it thoroughly!
- Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2017Great value
- Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2016Enjoyable read, but not a lot of sentimentality as I would have expected. Still, I thought it to be worthwhile.
- Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2012I absolutely loved this book. It should remind us all how important it is to help someone along the way.I would give the book 5 stars if not for the typos. The Kindle version had so many typos it was distracting.
- Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2015Great. Book!!
Top reviews from other countries
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goasbizReviewed in France on December 30, 2018
4.0 out of 5 stars Intéressant
Dans ces nouvelles autobiographiques James Prosek nous raconte sa rencontre et sa relation avec le garde Joe Haines. Une vraie histoire d'amitié et de pêches, et une éducation à la vie qui influera grandement sur le devenir du jeune James.
A lire pour le contenu, et à voir pour les aquarelles de l'"Audubon des poissons" illustrant l'ouvrage.
- OssadnikReviewed in Germany on November 3, 2013
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely great book
Liked the book and read it front to cover in a few days.
I have other books by Prosek and enjoy his writing and illustrating a lot.