National Outdoor Book Award
1 appearances
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Edition 21 (2017) Winner
John Lawrence Gierach
ジョン・ギアラック
John Gierach
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1946-11-24 （Chicago Heights, Illinois, U.S.）
- Died
- 2024-10-03 （Longmont, Colorado, U.S.） age 77
- Nationality
- United States
- Languages
- English
- Residence History
- Lyons, Colorado (near Larimer County) → Longmont, Colorado → Suburbs of Minneapolis–Saint Paul (grew up)
Career
- Occupations
- Writer, Freelance writer
- Active Years
- 1970-2024
- Influenced By
- Roderick Haig-Brown, Ernest Hemingway (influence)
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Findlay (formerly Findlay College) | — | Philosophy (major), English (minor) | — | — | United States |
University of Findlay (formerly Findlay College)
Philosophy (major), English (minor)
Country:
United States
Majored in philosophy with a minor in English at the University of Findlay.
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Roderick Haig-Brown Award | — | — | US Federation of Fly Fishers | 受賞 |
| 2015 | Inducted into the Catskills Fly Fishing Hall of Fame | — | — | Catskills Fly Fishing Center and Museum | 殿堂入り |
Roderick Haig-Brown Award
1994
Organization:
US Federation of Fly Fishers
Result:
受賞
Inducted into the Catskills Fly Fishing Hall of Fame
2015
Organization:
Catskills Fly Fishing Center and Museum
Result:
殿堂入り
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Trout Bum
1986 Narrative essays (fly-fishing, nature)A collection of essays based on fly-fishing experiences that popularized the term 'trout bum.' Combines philosophical and humorous observations about fishing and life.
Fly-fishingNatureSolitudeHumor
The View from Rat Lake
1988 Narrative essaysEssays weaving together observations of rivers and lakes, fishing excursions, and reflections on life.
RiverscapesReminiscencePhilosophy of fishing
Even Brook Trout Get the Blues
1992 Narrative essaysA collection of essays connecting fishing and everyday life, focused on natural description and personal anecdotes.
HumorNatural observationFriendship
All the Time in the World
2023 Narrative essaysA late-career collection of essays including reflections on fishing, nature, aging, and time.
TimeAgingFishing
Bibliography
- Signs of Life (1977)
- Fly-fishing the High Country (1984)
- Trout Bum (1986)
- The View from Rat Lake (1988)
- Fly-fishing Small Streams (1989)
- Sex, Death, and Fly-Fishing (1990)
- Where the Trout Are All as Long as Your Leg (1991)
- Even Brook Trout Get the Blues (1992)
- Dances with Trout (1994)
- Another Lousy Day in Paradise (1996)
- Fishing Bamboo (1997)
- Standing in a River Waving a Stick (1999)
- Good Flies: Favorite Trout Patterns and How They Got That Way (2000)
- Death, Taxes, And Leaky Waders: A John Gierach Fly Fishing Treasury (2000)
- At the Grave of the Unknown Fisherman (2003)
- The Fly Fishing Anthology (2004) (contributor)
- Still Life with Brook Trout (2005)
- Fool's Paradise (2008)
- No Shortage of Good Days (2011)
- All Fishermen are Liars (2014)
- A Fly Rod of Your Own (2017)
- Dumb Luck and the Kindness of Strangers (2020)
- All the Time in the World (2023)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Humorous, philosophical essayistic styleDetailed natural and angling description
- Recurring Motifs
- Rivers and lakesTroutSolitude and companionshipEthics and philosophy of fishing
Health
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Heart attack2024Died from a heart attack in October 2024.
Legacy
John Gierach was a leading essayist in fly-fishing literature who popularized the term 'trout bum.' His humorous, philosophical reflections on nature influenced many anglers and nature enthusiasts. His archival papers are held at Montana State University.
Museums
- Catskills Fly Fishing Center and Museum Catskills region, New York, U.S.
Academic Societies
- Trout Unlimited (associated)
Archives
- Montana State University (John Gierach Papers)
In Popular Culture
- Helped popularize the term 'trout bum,' which entered angling culture.
Quotes
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The term 'trout bum' signifies a passion for fishing and a way of spending one's time.
Source: Obituaries and book coverage (The New York Times, etc.) (2024)
Trivia
- Known for popularizing the term 'Trout Bum.'
- His papers (manuscripts, photos, fishing logs) are archived at Montana State University.
- Received the Roderick Haig-Brown Award in 1994.
- Inducted into the Catskills Fly Fishing Hall of Fame in 2015.
- Died in October 2024 from a heart attack at age 77.