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Ep. 151: Body of Water

Published: 2019-01-14 10:00:00
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Steven Rinella talks with the author and poet Chris Dombrowski, along with Ryan Callaghan, April Vokey, and Janis Putelis.

Subjects discussed: MeatEater's first poet; rowing Jim Harrison down the river; one nasty poacher and Alaska’s aggressive fines; the saga of Steve Kendrot's stolen deer antler; fornication; the bonefish of the prairie and partridge poop groups; how the bonefish became a celebrity; the importance of the Bahamian freshwater lens; loving nature to death; fish tales; and more.

 

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Referenced Books

Body of Water
by Chris Dombrowski
This is the main subject of the podcast - Chris Dombrowski's book about bonefishing in the Bahamas, the history of the sport, and the guide David Pinder. The book is discussed extensively throughout the episode, covering its themes of conservation, race relations, and the economics of the bonefishing industry.
Referenced at 00:00:08
The Deer Camp
by Dean Kuipers
Chris Dombrowski mentions being asked to write a blurb for this book. He describes Kuipers as having written for Spin magazine and notes the book takes place in Michigan. The book discusses Aldo Leopold's philosophy about ethics being related to things we can see, feel, and understand - the idea that direct contact with nature inspires stewardship and conservation.
Referenced at 00:00:08
Ragged Anthem
by Chris Dombrowski
Chris Dombrowski's upcoming book of poems coming out in March. He mentions it contains three hunting poems and one poem featuring a brook trout that is caught by hand and eaten over a stick fire.
Referenced at 00:00:08
Bonefishing!
by Randall Kaufman
A bonefishing book by Randall Kaufman (described as 'Kaufman stream Born' in context but unclear if that's the exact title). Described as a big hardback book with great photos that inspired the speaker to want to catch bonefish. Kaufman was active in Oregon and sold fly tying equipment.
Referenced at 00:00:08