The Sage of Dibbin Creek: A Struggling Boy Finds Friendship, Insight, and Life Lessons Through Fly Fishing

"A heartwarming tale of a young boy's journey that captures the essence of resistance, growth, and the enduring power of human connection."- April Vokey, Flyfisher, Steelhead Guide, and host of the podcast Anchored Outdoors "...a touching, compassionate chronicle that's destined to be a classic in understanding the healing qualities of fly fishing and the outdoors." - Jack Dennis, Legendary Flyfisher, Fly Tier, Guide, and Television Host. Creator of the Jackson Hole One-Fly Tournament. In 1975, Sam Candage, a fatherless twelve-year-old boy with learning challenges, strains to learn to read and write. Alone, he finds solace in nature, fishing and exploring his favorite creek. Sam finds himself falling behind in school until he meets a wise and kind man who, through the sport of fly fishing, teaches him about biology, stewardship, and the true meaning of friendship. When the mentor teaches Sam how to read, the boy's life is changed forever. The Sage of Dibbin Creek is an engrossing account of Sam's coming of age.