Why Men Fish

At first it sounds a simple question to answer, but the reasons why a man stands by water and tries his luck to catch a creature of lower intelligence are at the same time both complex and primeval. In Why Men Fish, the author unravels the mystery behind the problem, not just by tracing the origins of the sport and man's affinity with nature, water and his evolutionary relationship with our finned cousins, but also by explaining why men are so competitive, their need to escape and their frequent preference for the company of a trout over that of a woman. This is a book not just for the male fishing brethren but primarily for the unfortunate partner of the angler who has to cope with this often unfathomable pastime and incurable affliction.