The book reflected the author's love of fly-fishing. However, the way in which it was written would make it appeal more to women than men. If one was intending to purchase this for an older male it probably would not be appreciated.

I had the privilege of being guided several times by Jennifer Olsson before she retired, and I found her dedicated, enthusiastic, patient, humorous and empathetic. Her stories reflect all of these qualities. In the same way that she made sure each client had the kind of fishing experience he or she had come to Montana hoping to have, Jennifer gives her readers the chance to find what they're looking for in each of these narratives. What's missing (not lacking) is the & q u o t ; Y o u -too-can-catch-huge-trout-if-you'll-only-master-this-simple-technique" bombast found in so many other fishing books. What's here for many, I think, is the answer to the often asked question, "What is it that gets you so excited about fly fishing?" Read the book. If you don't know anything about fly fishing, you'll learn much about the sport and all the different kinds of people who are drawn to it. If you're already a fly fisher, you'll often find yourself smiling a been-there-done-that smile. Either way, when you put the book down, you'll probably want to go fishing.