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May 23, 2025 39 mins

Featuring an engaging interview with Peter Cammann, author of "The Flies Are Too Damn Small: Adventures of a Deeply Flawed Angler." Cammann shares his journey from newspaper reporter to fishing writer and the evolution of his unique storytelling approach that embraces humor and self-deprecation. Discover Cammann's philosophies on fishing, his humorous observations on anglers and the pursuit of fish, and the art of balancing the joy of sharing fishing experiences with the responsibility of conservation. You'll truly appreciate the wit and wisdom in Cammann's collection of fishing tales. 

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The Flies Are Too Damn Small: Adventures of a Deeply Flawed Angler. McFarland, softcover (2024) ISBN: 9781476695860 https://mcfarlandbooks.com/product/the-flies-are-too-damn-small/

BOOK DESCRIPTION

Peter Cammann has written about fishing for more than 30 years. In that time, he has explored at length the lasting questions of fishing, chief among them, why anyone would spend their time doing it. This book presents the odd tales, confessions and musings of a deeply flawed angler, well-acquainted with the limits of his own abilities. These humorous tales are presented by the author as a kind of answer to why so many people spend hours in the water, facing off with fish, sometimes only to release them right away. Occasionally profound and always funny, Cammann’s unique perspective on the sport will delight even those who have never cast a line.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Peter Cammann has written about fishing and the outdoors for more than 30 years.  He is the author of three books on this subject, including Fishing Vermont’s Streams and Lakes. His work has also been featured in On the Water, Coastal Angler, Vermont Magazine, The Fisherman, Field & Stream, Outdoor Life, Fly Fisherman, Vermont Life, Outside Bozeman, as well as on various web sites, including About-Flyfishing and Urban Desires.  He also wrote and produced a segment that was aired in Vermont during the 1990s, originally on WNCS and then later on WDEV called The Streamside Guide. 

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OTHER BOOKS BY PETER CAMMANN

"Fishing Vermont's Streams and Lakes: A Guide to the Green Mountain State's Best Trout and Bass Waters (Backcountry Guides)." Countryman Press, softcover (1992) ISBN: 9780881502398 

"Ultralight Spin-Fishing: A Practical Guide for Freshwater and Saltwater Anglers," Countrymen Press, softcover (2000) ISBN: 9780881503012 

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