The Flye and The Pen

Camera, Phil – FLY TYING WITH SYNTHETICS (Patterns & Techniques) – 1992 1st edition – 190p – Swan Hill Press, Shrewsbury, England – New, versatile synthetic tying materials have revolutionized the art of fly tying for the angler. With a myriad of colors available these new materials used alone or combined with natural fibers these synthetic materials can save hours of time and actually create a superior and more durable fly. Now, in the first books of its kind, the author with contributions from other expert tyers, and fishermen, offer a very thorough step-by-step guide for the use of synthetics in fly tying. Over 160 fly patterns are illustrated and described in more than 190 black and white photos and line drawings. The 16 pages of color photographs depict over 140 flies, as well as the tools and a broad selection of the synthetic materials readily available to the fly tyer. This book will serve as a valuable asset to any serious fly tyer’s library. – Book is fine in dust jacket with minor handling rubs. – Signed by author. - $55.00	Click here for pictures
Camp, Christopher - THE FIRESIDE BOOK OF FISHING - 1959 1st ed. - 500p - Simon & Shuster, N.Y. - sl. st. - cvs sunned intern vg. - $20.00
Camuto, Christopher - A FLY FISHERMAN’S BLUE RIDGE - 1992 ptg of 1990 1st - 238p -Hold, N.Y. - brook trout fishermen, this one is all about brookies and the beautiful regions brookies inhabit - vf in vf. $25.00
Cattanech, Wayne - HANDCRAFTING BAMBOO FLY RODS - 2000 1st ed. - 210p - Lyons, NY - the author, who has been building bamboo rods for 17 years in Michigan, has written many articles and also teaches at rod making seminars across the country, presents the most detailed and comprehensive work available on handcrafting bamboo rods. - as new $50.00	Click here for pictures
Caucci/Natasi - HATCHES - 1975 1st ed.- Comparahatch, N.Y. - 320p - has usual bubbling of dj o/w f. $35.00
Caucci/Nastasi – FLY-TYER’S COLOR GUIDE – 1978 1st ed. – 229p – Comparhatch, NY – a very helpful color guide for those hard to describe feathers, necks and other materials – thankfully written in fly tyer language – getting very hard to locate – f in f - $65.00
Chatham/McClain - THE ART OF THE CREEL - 1997 1st ed. - 196p - Blue Heron, Enis - With the advent of catch and release, the creel no longer has its former utilitarian value but has instead taken on a new life as a highly sought-after collectible with values running as high as $8,000.00 - also very desirable as display items in dens and tying rooms - a very well researched and photographed, lovely look into the world of creels and creel makers - *signed by author - as new* - $150.00	Click here for pictures
Chatham, Russel - THE ANGLER’S COAST - 1976 1st ed. - 158p - Doubleday, N.Y. - a collection of 14 tales of the Pacific Northwest, the author moves from quiet perceptive mood pieces and philosophical reflections, through adventure and humor, for a unique and special portrait of one man’s lighthearted obession; fishing - sl. dampness st. on edge of title & 1/2 title page o/w f in vg. $60.00
Chaytor, A.H. - LETTERS TO A SALMON FISHERS’ SON - 1992 Limited to 1000 edition taken from the 1925 3rd edition of 1910 1st ed. - 316p with index - Fly Fisher’s Classic Library - Devon, England - A book about a man’s love of salmon fishing and his attempts to lure his sons into the world of salmon fishing - many valuable tips and advice along with pleasant reading - half leather red boards in slipcase as new - $95.00	Click here for pictures
Clarke, George Frederick - SIX SALMON RIVERS (And Another) 1960 1st ed. - 190p - Brunswick, Canada - f in vg - $40.00
Clemens, Dale - FIBERGLASS ROD MAKING - 1974 1st ed. - 189p - Winchester, N.Y. - a guide for the would be rod builder from a well known craftsman, excellent book for the beginner - f in f. $20.00
Clemens, Dale - ADVANCED CUSTOM ROD BUILDING - 1978 1st ed. - 354p - pp Wescosville - the title says it all, if you are a rod builder who would like to become more proficient, it’s all here - f in vg. $25.00
Coman, Dale Rex - PLEASANT RIVER - 1966 1st ed. - 169p - Norton, N.Y. - the author lovingly records the flora, fauna and personality of his beloved river in a highly personal and perceptive chronicle - f in f. $20.00
Comeau, N. A. – LIFE AND SPORT OF THE LOWER ST. LAWRENCE – 1909 1st ed. – 440p – T. Werner Laurie, London – The author, the eldest of twelve children, was the son of a fur trader born at a remote post in Ungava. With an appreciable knowledge of salmon at an early age he was made a government fishery officer and remained in that position for more than 30 yeas. With this rich background he is well qualified to relate stories of salmon fishing, trapping, Montagnais folklore, hunting and fishing tales, history, animal stories and early adventures on the fringe of the Labrador Peninsula. Includes 38 photos with great hunting and fishing shots. – If you enjoy reading about the kind of true wilderness we were unfortunately born too late to experience, this is a book you will enjoy. – In blue and white cloth with gilt, book has testy hinges but exhibits no foxing anywhere throughout the text. For a 102 year old book – very good - $65.00	Click here for picture
Connett, Eugene V. – RANDOM CASTS – 1939 1st Derrydale Press Limited to 1075 Copies Edition – 195p – Eugene Connett’s accomplishments were more like those of an institution than a single man where angling literature is concerned. He is the originator of the famous Derrydale Press formed back in the golden age of American fly fishing. Without his indomitable spirit and love of literature our angling book legacy would be sorely lacking. – In this work on fly fishing and trout lore Connett shines as he discusses catching difficult fish. – With lovely vignettes by the incomparable Milton C. Weiler and Ralph L. Boyer and numerous photographs this attractive book belongs in the library of all serious anglers. – This copy is the low # 180. An extremely nice copy and as clean as a pin and comes complete with the original glassine cover. One page was poorly opened but it does nothing to detract from the appearance of this fine copy. - $250.00	Click here for picture
Connett, Eugene – FISHING A TROUT STREAM – 1989 Limited Ed. of 2500 copies of a 1934 1st. – 138p – Lyons, Miss. – This is a book for the accomplished angler who would like to be able to catch those very difficult fish – this is a step by step, illustrated with many photos, wonderful lesson how to go about catching those big wary fish. – fine in blue covers. - $35.00
Cook, Beatrice - TRUTH IS STRANGER THAN FISHING - 1955 1st ed. - 303p Morrow, N.Y. - all the way from ancient Egypt to the present, with insight and humor -fresh and entertaining stories about some famous fishermen and women - f in f. $20.00
Corodimas, Peter - IN TROUT COUNTRY - 1971 1st ed. - 300p - Little Brown, Boston - entertaining collection of stories by the likes of Traver, Lamb, Zern, Hemingway and many others - f in f. $25.00
Coston, H.E. Towers – SPECKLED NOMADS – 1939 1st American edition – 299p – Macmillan, NY – Pleasantly interesting, this is the tale of 2 brown trout. Formerly raised together, they are separated with one going to a river in England while the other becomes one of the original brown trout transplants to New Zealand during the year 1864. As we follow their experiences, we find the trout in New Zealand growing to tremendous proportions and splendor. Uniquely we follow the trials and tribulations of their lives from the perspective of the trout themselves, giving true insight into the interesting world of a wild trout’s existence. – rear hinge starting otherwise very good - $25.00
Crawhill, Joseph - THE COMPLEATEST ANGLING BOOKE - 1970 Freshet Press facsimile of the 2nd ltd. to 100, the first being 1859 - 235p - black leather like covers are gilt stamped, Italian eps - humour abounds among the many woodcuts & engravings - vf in vf decorative sc. $40.00
Cross, Reuben C. – THE COWDUNG OF SHIN CREEK – 1949 Only Edition – Exposition Press, NY – 30p – I keep hearing that there are supposedly only a few of these little booklets left in existence. These type rumors are hard to substantiate, but I can tell you that this is not a very difficult book to find, it is an impossible book to find. If you are an avid collector I can guarantee you that adding this little gem to your library would give you bragging rights, because chances are no other collector you know has a copy of this little rarity. Rube Cross as you probably already know was an integral member of the historic Catskill School of Traditionalist Fly Tyers. All of his books are considered very collectible if you can find them. This is one you cannot find. This will not sit on the shelf, so you better decide quickly about this one. - There is a little damage to the front cover as seen in the photo, as well as some staining to the title page and back cover—but where this impossible find is concerened, Who cares?. The text and the remainder of the book are in good to very good condition. I repeat, impossible to find! - $200.00	Click here for pictures
Darbee, Harry – CATSKILL FLY TYER (My Life, Times and Techniques) – 1977 1st ed.,2nd ptg.– 174p – Lippincott, Phila. – The legend of the combined knowledge, skill, wit and endearing charm of both Harry and wife Elsie has spread far beyond the boundaries of their beloved Catskill rivers. Harry and Elsie are mentioned where ever and whenever serious anglers discuss fly fishing history. Owing this book is not only advisable, but for history buffs, an absolute necessity. Getting harder to find in fine condition, a copy signed by Harry is scarce, a copy signed by both Harry and Elsie is almost impossible to find. A super collector's copy.- fine in fine dust jacket. - $165.00	Click here for picture
Darbee, Harry – CATSKILL FLY TYER – 1977 1st edition – 174p – Lippencott, Phila. – same fine book as above only no signature – very fine in very fine - $100.00
Degville, Alan - CALLING ALL FLYFISHERS - 1949 1st ed. - 95p - McKay, Phila. - the author shows no respect for those of us who consider angling sacred, “There are two classes of people, those who indulge in flyfishing, and those who laugh their heads off at the very idea”, some good humor - vg in g dj. $15.00
Deindorfer, Robert G. - THE IMCOMPLETE ANGLER - 1977 1st ed. - 155p - Dutton, N.Y. - following in Walton’s shadow in an effort to enjoy the fishing and to pen some charming prose - vg in vg. $20.00
Dennis, Jerry - A PLACE ON THE WATER - 1993 1st ed. - 224p - St. Martins, N.Y. - memories of a lifetime spent on the rivers and lakes of northern Michigan, a personal reflection - as new. $20.00
Dick, Lenox - THE ART AND SCIENCE OF FLY FISHING - 1972 ptg of 1966 1st - 169p - Winchester, NY - this little book has all the basics along with some good tactics and a chapter on the all important ability to read water - f in vg. $15.00
Dietrich, William – NORTHWEST PASSAGE (The Great Columbia River) – 1st edition – 448p – Simon & Schuster, NY – The author, a Pulitzer Prize winner, gives us a wonderful look at this 2nd largest of the nation’s rivers. - The Columbia, once an inexhaustible supply of 16 million salmon – now with 14 major dams sadly only 4 salmon made the 970 mile journey. A thorough overview of this once mighty river before and after the hand of mankind. If you love rivers, you’ll enjoy this book. – as new - $20.00
Dilg, Will H. - TRAGIC FISHING MOMENTS - 1922 1st ed. - 266p - Reilly & Lee, Chicago - illust. in b/w, an anthology of angling stories that appeared in: “Outer’s Recreation”. - vg. $20.00
Dimock, A.W. – THE BOOK OF THE TARPON – 1990 Limited Edition Printing of 950 Copies of 1911 classic 1st edition – Meadow Run Press – 256p plus 22p bibliography – This book in the first edition has become very expensive. And that is simply because it is “the book” for the tarpon fisherman. This is a truly fascinating narrative of early tarpon fishing by one of the pioneers of the sport. This legendary masterwork embodies all of the expeditionary drama and excitement you would expect pursuing a primitive fish in primitive waters while using primitive equipment. It is a delight--vintage Florida and the Everglades teeming with leaping, crashing, somersaulting fish--defining, in many ways, what a great fishing book should be. Replete with many thrilling photo of leaping tarpon as only tarpon can leap. – Very fine in fine dust jacket - $90.00	Click here for pictures
Dube, Jean Paul -LET’S SAVE OUR SALMON – 1972 Privately Printed Limited to 850 Copies Edition – 211p - Ottawa, Canada – Illustrated with a frontispiece by Milton Weiler, b&w drawings and photographs and maps by the author. Includes fishing for salmon, the history and conservation of the Atlantic Salmon, with chapters on salmon fishing clubs, the salmon and the poacher, tackle and fishing methods, guides and those glorious Quebec salmon rivers. – *Signed by author & importantly this one has a seldom seen Signature & Inscription by the famed angling artist Milton Weiler.* - Book is as new in as new slipcase. - $100.00	Click here for pictures
Du Bois, Donald - THE FISHERMAN’S BOOK OF TROUT FLIES - 1960 1st ed. 340p - Barnes, N.Y. - contains over 5000 patterns, still very popular with flytyers and fly-tying historians - f in worn dj. $35.00
Dunham, Judith – THE ATLANTIC SALMON FLY – 1991 1st ed. – 137p – Chronicle, San Francisco – Stunning full color photography by John Carter – Includes the craftsmanship of 23 talented contempory tyers from the USA, Canada, Europe, & Japan as the present their creations. – In the intro (illust. with images of exotic feathers) the author explores why the Atlantic salmon fly enthralls so many tyers today. – Photos include minute details & dressings are available in appendix form. – Also, an extensive selection of books tracing the history of the Atlantic salmon fly. – as new - $40.00