Simon Cooper

Simon Cooper grew up in Hampshire, where he first fell in love with fly fishing. Only after moving away did he realise how little people knew about the secret world of the chalkstreams. Chalkstreams are nearly exclusive to England, ranging from Dorset to Yorkshire and including the famous River Test in Hampshire. Every river is special in its own right. This is a lyrical and revealing voyage through the yearly cycle of this unique waterway.

Simon Cooper's close relationship with otters has given him a unique insight into their life, particularly Kuschta, the central character to this story. Here Simon interweaves Kuschta’s personal story with the natural history of the otter.