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Title: Trout Friends and Other Riff-Raff

Subtitle: Stories About the Passion and Madness of Fishing

Author: Bill Stokes

Narrator: David Stifel

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 59 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-06-17

Publisher: Stokes Creative LLC

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 11 votes

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs

Publisher's Summary:

Includes a brand new essay, "Trout Flounderers".

In these stories, popular Chicago Tribune outdoor columnist Bill Stokes gives himself over to his true passion, trout fishing. It is an activity, possibly a madness, that moves him, time and again, to stand knee-deep in cold and murky waters, offer himself up to clouds of hungry mosquitoes, and attempt to keep from snagging his line in overhanging limbs while trying to outwit a wily rainbow or brook trout. And then remembering where the car is parked. All trout anglers will, like Stephen Born, revel in these evocative and entertaining stories.

Critic Reviews:

"I love these types of books, ones where you can dip in and out when you have a few minutes to spare. Bill has a unique way over getting the stories to resonate with the reader" (FlyPunk Magazine)

Members Reviews:

A Retrospective Fish Story

If you're fascinated by the conversations of grumpy old men, you know, the ones who sit in rockers on the front porch of the small town general store, you'll love this book! Weaving tales around fishing, Stokes has masterfully captured exactly the type of unfiltered "shoot the sh#t" demographic you'll find gathered at the local mini mart coffee counter, jawing around the picnic table at the town square, or telling tall, slightly profane tales that they can't tell their wives or children. Stifel has the perfect voice for this character, who could be anybody's grandfather or cranky uncle.

Nothing to do with catching fish?

This isn't a story about catching fish. It's about the experiences of the fishing trip itself. It is written from the perspective of the writer, Bill Stokes. These are stories from his youth to adulthood. And they're all true like most fishing stories are of course with just a little embellishment. Great collection of fishing tales sure to give you a few laughs. Great narration by David Stifel.

Entertaining.

I'm not much of a factual reader and prefer my books to be fiction, as life is hard and it's nice to escape, but this author's work has managed to bring me away from every day life and become immersed in the tales he weaves. He has a way with words that are effortless and makes for a very entertaining and interesting read.

This one is no different. It's a collection of stories, well memories would best describe them, about a past time that he is passionate about. Memories of years and people gone by but all with the same passion for this hobby. I'm not much of a fan of fishing, nor do I know much about it, but these little tales were entertaining and I enjoyed listening to them. They didn't grab me as much as some of this author's previous work but it was still worth a listen.

David Stifel was amazing reading this. He seemed to enjoy the book and it showed through his narration. His tones and cadences were awesome and he really brought the anecdotes to life.

Wonderful Reminiscing of Time Spent Outdoors

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Absolutely. Especially great for anyone who has or does spend time fishing. The stories are relatable but also highly entertaining or poignant at the same time. Bill Stokes is clearly one of those special outdoors writers who has an uncanny gift to build stories around time spent in nature.