The Optimist: A Case for the Fly Fishing Life Author:David Coggins 9' 6-weight 4-piece saltwater fly

9' 6-weight 4-piece saltwater fly rod

Wear it as an external layer in mild weather or as part of a layering system to maintain core temperature

D-ring on top center back for attaching a net release for short handle nets

External patch/hook & loop field for flies and accessories

The Optimist: A Case for the Fly Fishing Life Author:David Coggins 9' 6-weight 4-piece saltwater flyAn excellent (The New York Times) modern tribute to an ageless pastime, and a practical guide to the art, philosophy, and rituals of fly fishing, by an expert, lifelong angler. In The Optimist, David Coggins makes a case for the skills and sensibility of an enduring sport and shares the secrets, frustrations, and triumphs of the great tradition of fly fishing, which has captivated anglers worldwide. Written in wry, wise, and keenly observed prose,