The Fle and The Pen

Egan, Van Gorman - TYEE (The Story of the Tyee Club of British Columbia) - 1988 Limited to only 188 copies edition - 208p - the fascinating history of the Tyee Club & members on the Campbell River made famous by Haig-Brown’s; “Return to the River” - includes a 2 page bibliography - profusely illust. with color photos, maps and drawings - also included tackle and catch records- impressive in full maroon leather in slipcase - signed by author & publisher - as new -$400.00	Click here for pictures
Elliot, Charles - GONE FISHING - 1953 1st ed. - 291p - Stackpole, Harrisburg - a pleasant tale of the pleasures a man derives from fishing and the outdoors in general, good fireside book - vf in vf. $20.00
Elliot, Charles - GONE FISHING - 1953 1st ed. - 291p - Stackpole, Harrisburg - f with no dj. - $15.00
Engels, Vincent - ADIRONDACK FISHING IN THE 1930’S (A Lost Paradise) - 1978 1st ed. - 155p - Syracuse University Press, Syracuse - a retrospective view to a time when most tourists still arrived by train and midsummer flyfishing for large native brook trout was unrivaled short of remote Canadian wilderness trips - oh, how we wish for those surroundings! - vf in vf. $35.00
Evanoff, Vlad - MODERN FISHING TACKLE - 1961 1st ed. - Barnes, N.Y. - 211p thorough well presented guide to rods, reels, lines, lures and accessories for all types of fishing - $15.00
Evans, Hubert - THE SILENT CALL - 1930 1st ed. - 248p - Dodd Meade, N.Y. - very interesting and entertaining stories of fishing and the outdoors - f in g. $20.00
FAMILY CIRCLE - A GUIDE TO TROUT FLIES (And How To Tie Them) - 1954 1st ed. - 48p - “Family Circle”, N.Y. - an excellent guide for the flytyer, popular then, very applicable now - glossy white boards - f in tattered dj. $30.00
Farrington, Cris - WOMEN CAN FISH - 1951 1st ed. - 238p - Coward & McCann, N.Y. - a heartwarming tale of the fishing exploits of the author who recovered from polio - f in frayed dj. $20.00
Farson, Negley – GOING FISHING – 1993 Limited Edition of 600 printing of 1942 1st edition – Fly Fisher’s Classic Library, Devon – 156p – I can think of no higher praise for an author and his book than this from the well-known fly fishing historian Dr. Andrew Herd; “If they let me take two books to my desert island, this would set on the shelf next to The Old Man and the Sea.” This author was truly an interesting man who surely led an interesting life. A journalist, drinker and hell-raiser, he was a witness to the break-out of the Bolshevik Revolution, Gandhi’s arrest, Dillinger’s body in the morgue and actually had Hitler describe his blond son as “a good Aryan boy”. Boy, what a life. – has former owner’s bookplate and library stamp (both unobtrusive) no slip case – otherwise as new. – $75.00
Fields, Wayne – WHAT THE RIVER KNOWS (An Angler In Midstream) – 1990 1st ed. later ptg. – 252p – winding through the subtle splendor of a northern wilderness, the author explores the currents of a single stream in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula – but more than the account of one fisherman’s trek, it is a wade into life – f in f - $25.00
Fitzerald, F-stop, THE ELEMENTS OF FLYFISHING - 1999 1st ed. - 230p - Simon & Schuster, NY - some helpful hints, mostly basics and some tactics, a good introductory book - as new $20.00
Flick, Art – STREAMSIDE GUIDE – 1947 1st ed. – 110p – Putnam, NY – This little book of Art’s ranks right up there with the Bible with those who fish the sparsely dressed patterns of the Catskills. Art fished with Preston Jennings and was the innovator of many of today’s popular patterns. Rare in this first edition, this one is almost impossible to find with a very fine original dust jacket. – a beautiful collector’s copy – very fine in very fine - $135.00	Click here for pictures
Flick, Art - STREAMSIDE GUIDE - 1947 1st ed. - 110p - Putnam, NY - this little book is tantamount to the Bible to those who fish the sparsly dressed patterns of the Catskills - Art fished with Preston Jennings and was the innovator of many of the popular patterns of today. - f - no dj. $90.00
Flick, Art - NEW STREAMSIDE GUIDE - 1969 revised and enlarged ptg. of the 1947 1st - 173p - Crown, N.Y. - this is the same important work with some valuable additions - an almost prerequsite for the serious angler - f in f. $40.00
Flick, Art - NEW STREAMSIDE GUIDE - 1978 ptg.- 173p - Crown, N,Y. - f in f. $30.00
Flick, Art - MASTER FLY-TYING GUIDE - 1972 1st ed. - 207p - Crown, N.Y. - numerous patterns and tying procedures by tyers of renown, photos of the tyers; Helen Shaw, Schwiebert, Richards, Whitlock, Ted Niemeyer and others - f in f. $40.00
Flick, Art - MASTER FLY-TYING GUIDE - 1972 1st ed. - 207p - Crown, N.Y. - f in one tiny tear o/w f dj. $35.00
Fling/Puterbaugh - BASIC MANUAL OF FLY-TYING - 1977 1st ed. - 192p - Drake, N.Y. - very well illust. easy to grasp instructions, also some good advice concern- ing tools, a good solid guide for the novice - f in f. $30.00
Foote, John Taintor – ANGLERS ALL – 1947 1st ed. – 212p – Appleton, NY – A compilation of the author’s wonderfully entertaining stories of frustrated anglers in perplexing situations because of their unyielding love of angling. Stories include: Change of Idols – A Wedding Gift – Fatal Gesture – Daughter of Delilah – The Fall of Mr. Barnstople – Soft Crows and others. – Book is very fine no dust jacket. - $30.00
Ford, Corey – TROUT TALES (And Other Angling Stories) – 1995 1st ed. – 188p – Wilderness, Bozeman – This effort has been edited by Corey Ford’s official biographer, it includes a collection of previously unpublished angling stories, the majority of which are fly fishing. – Ford was an outstanding outdoor writer and was responsible for giving the world the famous “Lower Forty”. – *as new - $30.00*
Forester, Frank - TROUTING ALONG THE CATASAUQUA - Derrydale Press 1927 1st Limited to 423 copies edition - 41p - with some pages still uncut and none of the usual foxing - this is a very nice copy of a very scarce and fragile collectible - frontis portrait of the author - cvs faded as usual o/w f+ - $300.00	Click here for pictures.
Foster, Muriel - MURIEL FOSTER FISHING DIARY - 1990 ptg. of 1980 1st. - pp not no. - Penguin Books, N.Y. - the unique fishing history of a very unique woman - in an attractively boxed diary format with biography laid in - as new. $25.00
Fox, Charles K. – THIS WONDERFUL WORLD OF TROUT – 1971 1st trade ed. – 338p – Freshet Press, Rockville Centre – This effort by Charlie received the highest praise from one of angling literature’s biggest fans Arnold Gingrich who recommended it be in every serious angler’s library. This is a good and timeless lesson in all phases of the pursuit. – signed & inscribed – fine in very good dust jacket - $55.00
Fox, Charles K. - THIS WONDERFUL WORLD OF TROUT - 1971 1st. trade ed. of 1963 Limited Ed. - 338p - Freshet Press, Rockville, Centre - this is the same good book as above without the signature. - fine in very good dust jacket - $40.00
Fox, Charles – RISING TROUT – 1967 Ltd Edition – 163p- PP, Carlisle – having had the extreme pleasure of fishing with Charlie on his home water the Letort, I can readily attest to his tremendous knowledge and skills, always the epitome of a true gentleman - a class act on and off the stream – *signed & numbered* – f in dj with some minor edge wear - $110.00
Fox, Charles K. – RISING TROUT – 1978 revised & enlarged 1st trade ed. – 217p – Hawthorn, NY – This book is a compilation or the observations, discoveries, and informed opinions of a man who knew trout & trout fishing as hardly any other person can claim to. - Watching Charlie perform his magic with rod in hand on his beloved Letort was enough to convince me to read and re-read his books. Mr. Fox did indeed know how to catch fish. – fine in fine - $40.00
Francis, Austin “Mac” – CATSKILL RIVERS – 1983 1st ed. – 258p – Winchester, Piscataway – a wonderfully well written book on the history, rivers and people of the famed Catskills – this one is quite unique as it is signed & inscribed by Art Flick, and where else would he sign? Why on the first page of the chapter about the Schoharie, Art’s old stomping grounds. – f in f - $85.00
Francis, Austin M. - CATSKILL RIVERS (Birhtplace of American Fly Fishing) - 1983 1st Limited ed. of 300 signed & numbered copies - 258p - Winchester, Piscataway - a very well written retrospect of the hallowed Catskill waters, contains fascinating details of a spectacular cloudburst and ensuing flood - 9 detailed river maps by John Manikowski- full brown leather with raised bands - aeg. with gilt title - this #112 - f+ in sc $500.00	Click here for pictures
Francis, Austin M. - LAND OF LITTLE RIVERS (A Story In Photos Of Catskill Fly Fishing) - 1999 1st ed. - 279p - (pp), Beaverkill Press, N.Y. - the breathtaking photography of Enrico Ferorelli makes this perhaps the most beautiful flyfishing book published to date - includes historical and physical profiles of the rivers, river maps, classic rods, reels and flies, also a parade of angling pioneers - *signed* - promotional literature laid in - as new. $125.00
Frodin, Mikael – CLASSIC SALMON FLIES – 1991 1st ed. – 200p – Bonanza, NY – Includes 165 specially selected and fully dressed classic salmon flies in words & pictures. – Also shows both their original pattern & different variants which will be of great value to those tyer & angler with a historical interest. – This book is an inspiration for all anglers, especially those who are intrigued by the old fly tying masters, such as George Kelson, Francis Francis & Thoman Pryce-Tannatt & how they fished with their flies in famous waters. – very fine in very fine - $40.00
Fulsher, Keith - TYING AND FISHING THE THUNDER CREEK SERIES - 1973 1st edition - 101p - Freshet Press, Rockille Centre - I started tying and fishing these durable little streamers when this book was first published in 1973. I'm happy to be able to tell you that they have accounted for many active days one the rivers. Tying these flies becomes easy after the first few attempts and they are very productive particularly in the riffles. They last forever and they catch fish, what else can we ask for? - fine in very good to fine dust jacket - $45.00

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