Upstream in a Dream Book

Escape to the river. Reflect, laugh, and lose yourself in this amazing book by local author Hamish Brooks.

Water has an ancient pull on us - a hypnotic, elemental force. In Upstream in a Dream, that power comes alive through a collection of beautifully written fly-fishing essays.

While rivers run downstream, fly-fishers are drawn upstream, chasing headwaters where nature, memory, and reflection merge. Along the way, life’s milestones -  becoming a parent, losing loved ones, navigating relationships - are explored with warmth, humour, and honesty. Each essay captures the contemplative rhythm of casting a fly, inviting readers into a meditative cycle where fishing and living become one.

This is far more than fishing tales. It’s soulful nature writing that reveals the deeper connection between people and water, and a reminder of how time spent outdoors can shape the way we see ourselves and the world.

Whether you’re a seasoned angler or simply someone who appreciates lyrical, reflective writing, Upstream in a Dream is a book to savour.