Jeff Rowland is an average American angler who grew up in the Marion County, Iowa, town of Knoxville and currently resides in the town of Melcher- Dallas, also of Marion County.Since most fishing books are written by professionals, (who only count for a small percentage of anglers), Jeff feels his stories and adventures reflect a real-life perspective of how fishing adventures are experienced not only in Iowa, but throughout the world.Through the pages of this book you will read how Jeff 's life has been affected by his journey as an angler. Those events have helped to shape his views on fishing, the outdoors, and his love for family and home.