LEFT TO RIGHT Anderson was a huge proponent of stealth and concealment in his approach to flyfishing. “The Curtis Creek Sneak,” is an excellent example of his genius mix of technique and humor—not to mention beautiful and meticulous drawing. Illustration: The Curtis Creek Manifesto , Sheridan Anderson, Copyright 1978, Frank Amato Publications, Portland, OR Spend a few moments with The Curtis Creek Manifesto and you are guaranteed to become a better angler, or at least pick up a tip or two. “The Book” has provided more “light-bulb moments” to anglers than perhaps any other modern instruction manual. Illustration: The Curtis Creek Manifesto , Sheridan Anderson, Copyright 1978, Frank Amato Publications, Portland, OR Sheridan would walk his grandmother to the casino every day in the winter, and wait at the bar reading Tolstoy and Chekhov while Hazel worked the slots. 068 SHERIDAN ANDERSON