Upstream: a unique view of fly fishing

Last spring, the Two Brothers had an opportunity to view an exhibit of photos taken by Charles Lindsay. The exhibit, entitled "Upstream", allowed the non-fly fisher a glimpse into the world that we marvel at each time we cast a line, and yet take for granted as we've seen it so many times.

The travelling exhibit itself consists of 27 images, enlarged to 40"x40", that eschew the grandiose views and beautiful sunrises and sunsets that have become photographic cliches. Instead, Lindsay focuses (quite literally) on the details that make up a day on the water... a rod bent by a fighting fish... a cichlid hatch... a fly snared by streamside vegetation... and even a few photos of the fish themselves.

For anyone who has futily tried to explain the joys and frustrations of our favorite pasttime to uninitiated friends and family, this is likely the closest they'll ever get to being able to see as we do. The photos are vivid and haunting in a way that will make you dig out your fly box and start cleaning your lines.

And for those who won't be able to see the exhibit itself, you're still in luck. Lindsay teamed up with Thomas McGuane (yes, THAT Thomas McGuane) to put together the book. You can get it here.