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COLORADO CLASSIC CANE ~ A History of the Colorado Bamboo Rod Makers ~ by Dick Spurr & Michael Sinclair ~ softbound ~ 1991 ~ 1st Edition ~ 168pgs. ~ This highly sought after bamboo rod reference is THE book for Granger and Phillipson aficionados. Hardbound copies are now well into the $300s and softbound copies are getting very scarce! SOLD OUT
HEDDON The Rod With The Fighitng Heart ~ by Michael Sinclair, published by Centennial Publications ~ softbound ~ 1997 ~ 1st Edition ~ 248pgs. ~ This highly sought Heddon reference book is out-of-print and very few copies remain. Click on the book image above to purchase. $99
E.F. Payne Rod Co. Reproduction Catalogs ~ published by Centennial Publications ~ softbound ~ 1994 ~ 1st Edition ~ This highly sought after reproduction reference book is packed with information from catalogs issued during three eras of production (1931, 1951 and 1975). It's out-of-print and the precious few copies that remain won't last long. Click on the book image above to purchase. $49
Classic & Antique Fly-Fishing Tackle ~ by A.J. Campbell ~ softbound ~ 1997 ~ 1st Edition ~ 358pgs. ~ This well respected classic tackle reference book is becoming increasingly harder to find. Click on the book image above to purchase. SOLD OUT
Fly Fishing In America ~ by Tom Rosenbauer, published by Universal Publishing and Apple Press ~ hardbound ~ 1996 ~ 1st Edition ~ 80gs. ~ This beautifully illustrated book would make a nice gift for the fly fisher. Click on the book image above to purchase. Retails for $18.95. $9.99
Fly Fishing and the Meaning of Life ~ by Wade Brooks, published by Voyageur Press ~ hardbound ~ 2006 ~ 1st Edition ~ 96pgs. ~ Wonderful illustrations and bits of prose. It's a great read and also makes a nice great gift for the fly fisher. Click on the book image above to purchase. Retails for $13. $9.99
Each of these brand new reprints will make a great low price addition to your library. Click on the image above to purchase. While quantitues last. $15 ea.
CATALOG SALE
Misc Catalogs (9 total): Fin & Feathers (92 supplement, 1994-95), Anglers & Shooters (1994 & 1995), Hunting & Fishing (1986), The Anglers Art (1987 & 1988), Joe's Sterling Quality Tackle (Fall/Winter 1985-86), Tack-L-Tyers (1946) - $5
$5 BOOK SALE
Young Sportsman Guide to Fly Tying - Ray Ovington - HB - $5
Meeting & Fishing the Hatches - Charles Meek - SB - $5
Trout Fisherman's Bible - Dan Holland - SB - $5
The 2nd Fly Tyers Almanac - Boyle & Whitlock - HB D/J - $5
How to Catch More Fish - SB - $5
How To Fish From Top To Bottom - Sid Gordon - HB
E.C. GREGG ~ How To Tie Flies ~ Part of the Barnes Sports Library, A fairly "RARE" 1940 - 1st Edition, HB - 83 pgs. A few pages are stamped with a raised seal of the books former owner. No D/J. $14
SOLD
MALCOLM KNOPP & ROBERT CORMIER~ Mayflies ~ 1997 - HB, 366 pgs, EXC in Exc D/J ~ Signed by both Authors. Foreward by Gary Lafontaine ~ An angler's study of trout water ephemeroptera. A must have signed copy for your collection $49
MICHAEL HORDERN ~ Gone Fishing ~ 1995 - 1st Ed., HB, 248 pgs, Near mint condition with beautiful protected D/J. A wonderful anthology of fishing lore from Hemingway, bates, Orwell, Maclean, Carver, Thoreau, Taverner, and many more.
J. EDSON LEONARD ~ Flies ~ 1973, 12th Printing - HB, 340 pgs, Good D/J has normal edge wear and a few small pieces missing. In depth coverage of everyting from hook design to tools, materials, fly design and a woderful dictonary of fly patterns. The definitive fly reference book of the era. $14
CHARLES MECK ~ Meeting and Fishing the Hatches ~ 1990, 2nd ed. - SB, 190 pgs, EXC ~ The definitive guide for effectively planning and organizing your fishing trips $9
Mel Marshall ~ STEELHEAD ~ 1973, 1st ed. - HB, 186 pgs, VG+ ~ D/J has light spine wear and normal rips/tears near top and bottom. Everything you need to know from Pacific to Great Lakes Steelies. A must have if your into Steelhead.$14
Mel Marshall ~ STEELHEAD ~ 1973, 1st ed. - HB, 186 pgs, VG+ ~ Another as descibed above $14
ROBERT TRAVER ~ Laughing Whitefish ~ HB, 1965 1st Edition, 221 pgs. Exc D/J has minor edge wear and is protected in clear plastic. For 14 years, Robert Traver (John Voelker) was the DA of an iron mining community located in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. He was appotinted to the Supreme Court of Michigan in 1957 where he wrote over 100 decisions. After resigning from the MI high court, he continued his writing. This was his 3rd novel and 8th book. A great "in-between" the hatch read while sitting on the bank of the river. $12
ROBERT TRAVER ~ People Versus Kirk ~ SB, 1982 1st Dell Printing, 304 pgs. Soft bound book is in very nice condition. Cover shows some minor fading. A wonderfully written novel that is tough to put down once you start it. $9
Fly Fisherman Magazine (1976 to 1984) and (1994 to 1998) ~ Will sell individually or several at a time. Make an offer. I still have a few left!
Fly Rod & Reel, Western Fly Fishing, and American Angler Magazines (1994 to 1998) ~ Will sell individually or several at a time. Make an offer
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