What a charming little book, the tale of one anglers evolution, his thoughts, reflections and opinions. I read this on my holidays and found it easy to read but incredibly hard to put down, Mr Ashton has i very simple style of writing but it is terribly evocative, you cant help but identify with the obvious obsession he has nurtured since boyhood...

if you enjoy chris yates work then i think you should enjoy this..

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I agree. One of the best fishing books in recent years, in my opinion.

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Jeffrey Prest
Features Editor
Trout Fisherman

Agreed, a very good book indeed. I think he's working on "ADOJF Episode 2" right now.

Even better news, he posts on here from time to time under the name "Grayson"...you'll know why that name was chosen having read the book.

His name is John Aston, I believe ?

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"In wine there is wisdom. In beer there is strength. In water there is bacteria." - German proverb
JH based near Southampton

John was a member of Snow hall fishing club at one time,
I did not get to meet him but a nice book all the same.

gary nicho
bamboo rod maker.

Yes John Aston, great read, he kindly sent me a signed copy.
I look forward to his next book.
S.

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"A glint of sun has warmed the air,The flies will soon hatch out, To lure and tempt from their deep lair, The bonnie speckled trout." SKB tackle supporter. I love Furled Leaders.

The book is an excellent read; and the guy that wrote it is a true Gentleman!

Thanks John, for the signed copy!

Regards

Mostyn

....and he's good company on the river bank!

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Life is what happens to you when you're busy making other plans
John Lennon

http://walksandfishes.blogspot.com/

Blush....Thanks for all your kind remarks .Yes I am working on next one and if I get my finger out should be done before 2011. Will keep you posted- not that I would advertise aproduct on this forum of course..

Ditto!

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Of course not John, just get on with the book please.
S.

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"A glint of sun has warmed the air,The flies will soon hatch out, To lure and tempt from their deep lair, The bonnie speckled trout." SKB tackle supporter. I love Furled Leaders.