The Flye and The Pen

Ingraham, Henry A. - AMERICAN TROUT STREAMS - 1926 Limited to 150 signed and numbered copies - 139p - pp, Angler’s Club, N.Y. - Illust. with 3 maps and 2 b/w plates, printed on hand-made Fabriano paper and bound in green paper covered boards with paper title labels - text is a discussion of the problems confronting anglers in the preservation, management and rehabilitation of American trout waters - a most rare and desirable title - sp. is age discolored as usual, top edge sl. bumped - light to moderate wear - a vg copy. $675.00	Click here for pictures.
Irish Tourist Board - ANGLER’S GUIDE TO IRELAND - 1957 ed. - 262p - Tourist Board - the where to go for salmon, sea trout and browns-vg in vg. $15.00
Janes, Edward C. - FISHING WITH RAY BERGMAN - 1970 1st ed. - 328p - Knopf, N.Y. - advice from a master on all types of fishing, plus the best of his favorite columns - f in scarce vg dj. $30.00
Janes, Edward C. - FISHING WITH RAY BERGMAN - 1970 2nd ptg. - 328p - Knopf, N.Y. - f in g.. $20.00
Jardine, Charles – THE CLASSIC GUIDE TO FLY-FISHING – 1991 1st American ed. – Random House, NY – 288p – a most comprehensive, practical guide to fishing all water types successfully, in all conditions with the correct flies and tackle - well illust. with over 600 flies, dressings and procedures – includes a unique collection of vintage tackle, beautiful photography – vf in vf - $45.00
Jennings, Preston - A BOOK OF TROUT FLIES - 1970 later ptg. Crown, N.Y.. - 190p This keystone work is one of the most important contributions in American fly fishing literature - illust. with 7 colored plates - f in f. $35.00
Jones, J.W. - THE SALMON - 1959 1st ed. - 192p - Harper, N.Y. - the Atlantic Salmon, leaping monarch of gamefish, a complete life cycle, diagrams and an eleven page bibliography - f in vg. $20.00
Jones, Sheridan R. - BLACK BASS AND BASS CRAFT - 1924 1st ed. - 205p -Macmillan, N.Y. - illust. with photos and drawings by author, much on the life, habits and haunts, as well as angling strategies and know how - signed - f+. $35.00
Jorgensen, Poul - MODERN FLY DRESSINGS FOR THE PRACTICAL ANGLER 1976 1st ed. - 224p - Winchester, NY - complete instructions for tying duns, spinners, nymphs, caddis and terrestrials by this world class tyer - well illust. with color photos and b/w drawings - f in vg - $70.00
Jorgensen, Poul - MODERN FLY DRESSINGS FOR THE PRACTICAL ANGLER - 1976 1st ed. - 224p - Winchester - f in vg $40.00
Jorgensen, Poul - DRESSING FLIES FOR FRESH AND SALT WATER- 1973 1st ed. - 192p - Freshet Press, Rockville Centre - how to, all the way from the basics to the finished frauds, richly illust. - includes Darbee’s Crane Fly also caddis, stoneflies, streamers and others - intro by Charlie Fox - this one is getting hard to find - signed by author - f in f $100.00
Jorgensen, Poul - DRESSING FLIES FOR FRESH AND SALT WATER - 1973 1st ed. - 192p - Freshet Press, Rockville Centre - *signed - f in vg* $90.00
Jorgensen, Poul - DRESSING FLIES FOR FRESH AND SALT WATER- 1973 1st ed. - 192p - Freshet Press, Rockville Centre - signed without dj- f - $60.00
Jorgensen, Poul - SALMON FLIES - 1978 1st ed. - 256p - Stackpole, Harrisburg - a modern guide to tying salmon flies from this master tyer - included are over 160 traditional and contemporary patterns - well illust. - *signed - as new -* $75.00
Karas, Nick - BROOK TROUT- 1997 1st ed. - 371p - Lyons, NY - there is nothing more pleasant than a well researched book and this is one of them, also well written this book offers a thorough study of America’s great native trout, its history, biology and angling possibilities - as new $35.00
Kaufmann, Randall – TYING DRY FLIES (The Complete Dry Fly Instruction and Pattern Manual) – 1991 1st ed. – 200p + index - Western Fisherman, Portland – Randall’s tying books are highly sought-after and rapidly become collector’s items – by popular demand this one has gone to 3 printings already - with drawings by Mike Stidman, includes b/w photos, 4 color plates of flies & patterns for 200 popular dry flies – inconsequential ink mark on title page o/w vf in vf – $95.00
Kaufmann, Randall – AMERICAN NYMPH TYING MANUAL – 1975 1st ed. – 92p – Salmon, Trout, Steelheader, Portland – Probably the most popular nymph fly tying guide ever published. Randall gives you all the tips and techniques of the experts, plus advice on tools and materials. Includes 30 of his favorite patterns. This is truly a highly-sought book that never stays in stock. Becoming hard to find. – Book is fine in very good plus dust jacket. $75.00
Kaufmann, Randall – FLY TYER’S NYMPH MANUAL – 1986 2nd ed. – Western Fishermen’s Press, Portland – 200p – a very popular book from day one – includes 450 close-up b/w photos with over 10,000 words in captions – 100 Mike Stidham illust. – 200 nymph patterns, 8 full page color plates with 120 nymphs and a total of 30 demonstration patterns – f in f - $45.00
Keane, Martin - CLASSIC RODS AND RODMAKERS - 1976 1st ed. - 246p - Winchester, NY - what Marty doesn’t know about bamboo rods just isn’t worth knowing - I cannot keep these books in stock, so if you want one don’t dally - this one *signed &* warmly inscribed by Marty - f+ in f $400.00	Click here for pictures
Kelly, Greg – THE FLIES IN MY HAT – 1967 1st edition – 157p – Hodder & Stoughton, London – This is not just a book about trout fishing in back country New Zealand, although hard fighting fish figure largely in these pages. Lake Taupo and its steams are celebrated wherever serious angling gather, but the author takes us to lesser known places with a beauty of their own. In Southland, Canterbury and Nelson; In mysterious bush-rimmed streams deep in King County, the author casts a seductive line. This book has the feel of the country, the charm of the unknown and unexpected, good stories told with simplicity, humor and knowledge. Illustrated throughout with b/w photos of fish and fishing – book is fine in very good dust jacket. - $35.00
Kelson, George M. - THE SALMON FLY - 1895 1st ed. - pp by author, London - 510p plus 45p of illust. ads - 8 gorgeous chromolithographed plates & 84 illust. - this monumental classic work is a must have for both American and British collectors and lovers of the king of gamefish - truly a keystone book for the serious angler’s library - handsomely rebound in original moroon colored boards retaining original gilt title and salmon fly from original cover - this very rare and desirable book usually lists for $1700.00 - $2500.00 - has wear spot on the base of the section of original front cover which was saved and attached to new cover - usual light spotting/foxing to plates - text clear & bright throughout - a super copy - $1200.00	Click here for picture
Kendall, William Converse - THE FISHES OF NEW ENGLAND (The Salmon Family Part 2 - The Salmons) - 1935 1st ed. - 165p - Boston Society of Natural History - includes an 11p section of full color plates of salmon - this is the definitive work on the Atlantic Salmon - describes the salmon rivers of the Northeast and includes much on angling - very scarce - sl st on cvs o/w f - $150.00
Klots, Elsie B. - FRESHWATER LIFE - 1966 ptg. - 398p - Putnam, N.Y. - very comprehensive guide to recognition of aquatic animals and plant life - over 700 illust. - chapters on insects, crayfish, spiders and help with those plants you’ve always wondered about - f in f. $15.00
Knight, John Alden - MOON UP, MOON DOWN - 1972 ptg. - 163p - pp, Montoursville - f in f. $30.00
Knight, John Alden - FIELD BOOK OF FRESH WATER ANGLING - 3rd ptg. of 1944 1st ed. - 207p - Putnam, N.Y. - advice on rods, reels, knots, flies and lures - former owner’s name in twice o/w vg in ch. dj. $15.00
Knopf, Alfred A. - THE AMERICAN SPORTSMAN’S TREASURY - 1971 1st ed. - 252p - Knopf, N.Y. - in addition to some beautiful photography there are tales by Wulff, Waterman, L. Wright and others, good flyfishing - f in f. $25.00
Knopf, Alfred A. - THE AMERICAN SPORTSMAN’S TREASURY - 1971 1st ed. - 252p - Knopf, N.Y. - f in vg dj. $20.00
Knopf/Cormier – MAYFLIES – 1997 1st ed. – 366p – Greycliff, Helena – Forward by Gary LaFontaine. – This really is the “ new bible” on mayflies. It’s more than a step forward in fly fishing knowledge. It leaps over the old reliable compendiums on mayflies to include all the new information that anglers & entomologists have discovered in the past 10 years, - The fly fisherman’s key to success lies in his knowledge of these mayflies. – This book, with its updates on both flies & tactics will make anyone a better angler. – Signed by both authors – as new - $50.00
Koch, Ed -FISHING THE MIDGE -1972 1st ed. - 151p - Freshet Press, Rockville Centre - a well received guide to fishing the no-see-ums, includes patterns and tying procedures - f in f. $40.00
Koch, Ed – FISHING THE MIDGE – 1988 2nd ptg of 1972 1st ed. – 137p – Stackpole, Harrisburg – Ed has been a fixture for many years on the limestone creeks of Vince Marinaro and Charlie Fox fame located in the Carlisle area of PA.. His expertise in well-known among the anglers who frequent this area. In this popular effort Ed shares his valuable experience on both tying and fishing those difficult no-see-ums. – This one is signed & inscribed – fine in a fine dust jacket. $45.00
Koch, Ed – TERRESTRIAL FISHING – 1990 1st ed. – Stackpole, Harrisburg – 173p – from the knowledgeable author of “Fishing the Midge” comes this advice on tying and fishing the Jassid, beetles, cricket, hopper and inchworm – with a historic explanation of their development on the famed Letort – as new - $40.00
Koller, Larry - THE TREASURY OF ANGLING - 1963 1st ed. - 215p - Golden Press, N.Y. - handsomely illust., lovers of nature and fishing will consider the photography well worth the price and the text a bonus - f in st.dj. $20.00
Kreh, Lefty - FLY CASTING WITH LEFTY KREH - 1974 1st ed. 2nd ptg - 127p - Lippincott, Phila. - anyone who has seen Lefty’s casting ability will agree, you have to see actually see him casting to believe it - signed - with one of Lefty’s Crackling Shrimp flies tp. in - f in vg dj. $125.00
Kreh, Lefty - FLY CASTING WITH LEFTY KREH - 1974 1st ed. - 127p - Lippincott, Phila. - signed & inscribed - f in one tear dj. $75.00
Kreh, Lefty - FLY CASTING WITH LEFTY KREH - 1974 1st ed. - 127p - Lippincott, Phila. - f in one tr. dj. $40.00
Kreh/Sosin – PRACTICAL FISHING KNOTS – 1972 1st ed. – 160p – Crown, NY – I cannot think of two better qualified teachers to learn knots from than these knowledgeable anglers. This is the first thorough guide to fishing and boating knots and lines for fresh and saltwater and for fly fishing, spinning, wire-line trolling, bait casting and big game. – fine in good plus dust jacket - $30.00
Kreider, Claude M. - THE BAMBOO ROD AND HOW TO BUILD IT - 1951 1st ed. -140p - Macmillan, N.Y. - considered a good instructional guide with details for building five and six strip rods - scarce and one of the most collectible of the rod books - this is a real nice copy - f in f. $150.00
Kreider, Claude M. - THE BAMBOO ROD AND HOW TO BUILD IT - 1951 1st ed. - 140p - Macmillan, N.Y. -- f in worn dj. $125.00
Kylloe, Ralph – FISHING CAMPS – 1996 1st ed. – 144p – Peregrine, NY – In addition to providing valuable info about fishing camps, the author transports, you through personal experience, to camp all over North America – learn what it’s like to encounter a rattlesnake while fishing Colorado, battle king salmon in Vancouver, come face to face with a full grown alligator on Florida’s Lake Okeechobee of fight aggressive Muskie in New York. – fine in slight edgewear, unclipped dj. – *$20.00*
LaBranche, George M. L. – THE DRY FLY AND FAST WATER & THE SALMON AND THE DRY FLY – 1951 1st ed. – 251p – Schribners, NY – This is a lesson worth learning. George LaBranche was respected by all of his peers as a highly skilled dry-fly fisherman. Remember the peers I refer to, were all experts in their own right, so you can consider LaBranche to be the expert’s expert. – fine no dust jacket. - $45.00
LaBranche, George M.L. - THE DRY FLY AND FAST WATER & SALMON AND THE DRY FLY - 1964 Arno Press ed. - 252p - with an obvious emphasis on the dry fly, this is a good general fishing lesson from a highly regarded flyfisherman - f in f. $35.00
LaBranche/Hallock - THE FISHING TOURIST & THE SALMON AND THE DRY FLY - 1994 Ltd ed. - Derrydale, Miss - 239 & 134p - here is an opportunity to read these two important titles for the price of one - one of the Fly Fisher’s Gold series combining the two titles into one volume - as new - $60.00
LaBranche, George M.L. – THE DRY FLY AND FAST WATER & THE SALMON AND THE DRY FLY – 1967 Abercrombie & Fitch Edition – Arno, N.Y. – 252p – combining the important works of LaBranche into one volume – enjoy these two books for the price of one vf in f to vf dj - $40.00
LaFontaine, Gary - CADDISFLIES - 1981 1st ed. - 336p - Winchester, NY - covers entomology, fishing techniques and tying, all backed by Gary’s meticulous research - a virtual necessity for the serious angler - f with one small tear o/w f dj - $60.00
LaFontaine, Gary - CHALLENGE OF THE TROUT - 1976 1st ed. - 243p - Mountain Press, Missoula - photos and illust., lots of how to instructions and emphasis on the all important presentation - f in f. $40.00
Lamb, Dana – GREEN HIGHLANDERS AND PINK LADIES – 1971 Limited to 1500 Edition – “Presentation Copy” – 92p – Barre, Mass – Here is a Presentation Copy of this very collectible Lamb work. These 1500 copies were printed from Bembo type by The Stinehour Press, Lunenburg, Vermont. The paper is Curtis Utopian Wove. This being a special signed and warmly inscribed copy with the low number of 8. The book is very fine and still in a somewhat worn fragile glassine wrapper in a colorful slip-case that has one nick at a front corner. - $175.00
Lamb, Dana – ON TROUT STREAMS AND SALMON RIVERS – 1996 Limited to 1000 copies edition – 97p – Meadow Run Press, Far Hills – With artwork by Gordon Allen including the pictorial slip case, this, the first of Lamb’s books, is a fine example of Lambs enduring works. Printed on 70 lb. Mohawk Ticonderoga are 26 stories which originally appeared in the Angler’s Club Bulletin and the Atlantic Salmon Journal. With titles like “Fifty Miles of Miramichi – 1930” and “Ausable” told with Lamb’s endearing style. – as new – still in shrink wrap. - $70.00	Click here for pictures
Lamb, Dana S. – BRIGHT SALMON AND BROWN TROUT – 1996 Limited to 1000 copies edition – 111p – Meadow Run Press, Far Hills – The original 1964 Barre Press copies of this book sell for several hundred dollars. Meadow Run Press has produced this beautiful encased limited edition allowing those who would like to own a more reasonably priced copy of this Lamb classic. Includes a total of 33 stories told by one of angling’s favorite spellbinders. With art work by Gordon Allen this is a nicely done production. – as new still in shrink wrap. - $65.00	Click here for pictures
Lampman, Ben Hur – A LEAF FROM FRENCH EDDY – 1965 1st ed. – 109p – Touchstone, Portland – Really great fishing writers are rare, The pace of the times, the pressure on the waters and the solitary secrecy prevalent among men engaged in deceiving fish all work against the classic angling book. Inevitably, of course, the superb lakes and rivers of North America would inspire some gifted fisherman/writer to give us a memorable book. This author fished a mountainous land of wild rivers where the spectacular steelhead returns from the sea and wherever he traveled he appreciated the beauty surrounding the waters and he contemplated , as if in a sanctuary, those imponderables which captivate us all. – Very fine in lightly soiled but unclipped very good dust jacket. - $45.00
Lariar, Lawrence - FISH AND BE DAMNED (or The Nightcrawler’s Companion) - 1953 1st ed. - 128p - Prentice Hall, NY - the author describes fishing as an “ancient sport” and describes himself as another ancient sport - many illusts. with accompanying humorous text - an old favorite - genuinely amusing - f in ch dj - $15.00	&nb