What are you willing to let go of to obtain the life you truly want? In this honest and
intimate debut memoir, the author discards any widely held notions of a successful life
and sets out to write his own script.
Fishing for More
Stuck in a tedious corporate life and suffering from a declining physical state, the
memories of father/son fishing trips consume the author. After the passing of his
grandfather reminds him of the precious time he has left with his own dad, he suggests
they purchase a boat together. While reacquainting themselves with the craft of
walleye fishing and the vagaries of boat ownership, and unexpected momentum builds
toward a potential way out of the corporate grind. As visions of a fishing guide business
quickly take shape, he is faced with a massive career choice; hold on to the perceived
financial security of a company job or throw it all away to follow his passion. Testing the
waters becomes a cathartic process both of personal growth and reacquaintance with
his old, childhood self.
A must read for fishing and outdoors enthusiasts, however the powerful reflections on
life and purpose alongside vivid descriptions of the author’s fishing adventures have
made this memoir a favorite for a wide variety of readers.
About the author...
Brett Bloemendaal is an author of memoir, essay, and other nonfiction, including his
Bert Betterman blog. He left his fourteen-year career as an investment professional to
become a full-time fishing guide on Lake Sakakawea in North Dakota, where he spends
half the year. He spends his winters in Iowa focusing on writing and other content
creation, including his YouTube channel for his fishing business.