The Offbeat Angler

By Christopher Arelt and Sebastian O'Kelly

In 1653, Sir Izaak Walton penned The Compleat Angler, the landmark discourse on the joys of fishing. Now, nearly four centuries later, Christopher Arelt and Sebastian O'Kelly (aka The Brown Water... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0971830355
• ISBN13: 9780971830356
• Release Date: January 2006
• Publisher: Flat Hammock Press
• Length: 156 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.3" x 1.0" x 6.3"

Customer Reviews

Inspired Fishing Adventures

This book is a delight for anyone who has ever gone fishing, would like to, or simply enjoys good storytelling. Fish tales have often been prone to exaggeration, but these tales carry the ring of truth. The book can be enjoyed as separate and complete short stories, or savored as a whole. The authors have inspired me to pick up a fishing pole and go catch some fish.

Great read and certainly unconventional

I have fished with Seb O'Kelly, and this book captures his nature and disposition. He is an expert angler, and his and Chris's interest in pursuing fish in places where most flyfishermen fear to tread is very funny. A delightful read. All anglers should have this in their library.

What a trip!

This is a book for all you fishermen out there. For anyone that ever had a favorite fishing hole as a child. And for anyone that would travel through miles of thorns and brush to get to your very own spot that only you knew about. Filled with stories from both childhood and the adult years, this book will make you laugh out loud. Interesting thing is that on occasion you may find yourself laughing, not at the author but, at yourself as you may relate to many of the stories. So whether you are a fly fisherman, a spin caster, or if you enjoy dunking bait for catfish, there is something for everyone in here.

Old School/New school

This book is long overdue!! I laughed and learned and found myself wanting to get out and fish!! I read it during the late Winter doldrums and now that I'm out on the water I appreciate having read this book. If you're looking for a super-technical treatise on flyfishing stay away. If you're looking to join some super guys on some great angling adventures pick it up today. You leave it better angler and enjoy your own fishing experince even more. You won't be dissapointed!!

A landlubber who loved it...

I really enjoyed reading the "adventures" of these two guys who are longtime friends with a shared interest in fishing. Sort of the fly tie that binds! The stories written by each are heartwarming, funny and, actually, educational. I am not a fisherman but I was never bored. Each writer has their own style, the illustrations are well done and clever. I liked being able to go on to a new escapade for every chapter. Although the stories are about fishing, it's really much more than that. It's about friendship, travel (they've been all over the U.S.) and, apparently, a very rewarding sport. Almost makes me want to buy a rod!