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| 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. $875.00 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Janes,
Edward C. - FISHING WITH RAY BERGMAN - 1970 2nd ptg. - 328p - Knopf, N.Y. - f in
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$20.00
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| 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 – 1935 1st trade edition – Crown, NY – 190p - Orginally published by Derrydale Press as a limited edition of 850 copies in 1935 which are now high-priced collectibles costing at as much $600.00 to $900.00. This book was a giant-step in American fly-fishing literature in identifying insects and matching them with tying patterns to imitate the natural insects of trout streams and rivers. This book is considered to be the beginning of serious fly tying entomology on this side of the Atlantic. Surely this is one of the half-dozen most important books about trout stream insects ever published in America. – This is a nice copy in the original slip-case. – Book is very good - in a few nicks but still very nice slip case - $95.00 | Click here for pictures | |
| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Jorgensen, Poul – DRESSING FLIES FOR FRESH AND SALT WATER – 1973 1st edition – Fresher Press, Rockville Centre – 192p – Poul has long been considered not only one of the best fly tyers in the world, but also one of the best instructors of fly tying. From this master tyer here is the “how to” all the way from the basics to the finished frauds. – lots of illustrations and color plates – includes Harry Darbee’s Crane Fly, also caddis, stoneflies, streamers and others. Intro by Charlie Fox. – Getting hard to find and almost impossible to find in this superb condition. – Signed by Poul – very fine in very fine - $75.00 | Click here for pictures | |
| 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 -
$60.00 |
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| Jorgensen,
Poul - MODERN FLY DRESSINGS FOR THE PRACTICAL ANGLER - 1976 1st ed. - 224p - Winchester
- f in vg $40.00 |
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| Jorgensen,
Poul - DRESSING FLIES FOR FRESH AND SALT WATER - 1973 1st ed. - 192p - Freshet
Press, Rockville Centre - signed - f in vg
$60.00 |
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| Jorgensen,
Poul - DRESSING FLIES FOR FRESH AND SALT WATER- 1973 1st ed. - 192p - Freshet Press, Rockville Centre
- signed without dj- f $40.00 |
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| 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 |
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| Kaufmann, Randall – AMERICAN NYMPH FLY TYING MANUAL – 1975 1st edition – Salmon Trout Steelhead, Portland – 92p – What makes this author’s books so popular is his ability to get right to the gist of fly tying. His proven methods are presented in an easy to grasp style and he leaves nothing to be desired when it comes to supplying a plethora of patterns with thorough instructions for tying them. This book covers all the important nymphs that comprise a full 90% of the trout’s diet. – This book is getting hard-to-find in the 1st edition and this one is a very nice copy. – Signed by author – fine in a fine dust jacket - $90.00 | Click here for pictures | |
| 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 | ||
| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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
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| Knopf,
Alfred A. - THE AMERICAN SPORTSMAN’S TREASURY - 1971 1st ed. - 252p - Knopf,
N.Y. - f in vg dj. $20.00 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Kreh,
Lefty
- FLY CASTING WITH LEFTY KREH - 1974 1st ed. - 127p
- Lippincott, Phila. - signed & inscribed -
f in one tear dj. $75.00 |
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| Kreh,
Lefty - FLY CASTING WITH LEFTY KREH - 1974
1st ed. - 127p - Lippincott, Phila. - f in one tr. dj. $40.00 |
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| Kreh, Lefty – SALT WATER FLY PATTERNS – 1995 1st edition – Lyons, NY – 211p – This book is a compilation of superb color photographs and clear effective recipes for hundreds of the most popular and proven flies used by the experts. This is the much-needed complete revision of the standard handbook of salt water patterns. This new edition includes twenty new color plates and brings the total number of flies shown and described to more than 350. Also, this edition includes new and innovative flies from South Africa, Australia, France, England and elsewhere throughout the world. An essential book for any fly fisherman who fishes salt water anywhere in the world. – Signed & Inscribed by Lefty. - fine in fine dust jacket –- $45.00 | Click here for pictures | |
| 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 - fine in good dust jacket. $150.00 |
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| Kreider,
Claude M. - THE BAMBOO ROD AND HOW TO BUILD IT - 1951 1st ed. - 140p - Macmillan, N.Y. -- f in worn dj. $125.00 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 edition – 336p – Winchester, NY – Whenever you read one of this author’s books, you are benefiting from the meticulous research Gary applies to his works. This book is a result of ten years of studying both fish and flies, both under water and from above. The patterns suggested here involve some radical innovations which have now been used successfully for years. – This is a 1st edition, 1st printing which is getting hard to find. – Signed and Inscribed by Gary and includes a Cased Caddis Larva taped to a card which is also Signed and Inscribed by the author. – Book is very fine in a very fine dust jacket. - $100.00 | Click here for pictures | |
| 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 |
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| LaFontaine, Gary – THE DRY FLY, NEW ANGLES – 1990 1st edition – 308p – Greycliff, Helena – The author, after ten years of study and research, has figured out how and why-trout respond to major dry fly types. As a major innovator in American fly tying, Gary also introduces new flies of his own, patterns such as the Occasion, Shroud, Flame Thrower, Mohawk, Buzz Ball, Double Wing, Halo Emerger, and Flex Hopper. His understanding, wrapped up into a Theory of Imitation and a Theory of Attraction is what makes this book complete. Everything an angler needs to know for picking the best fly for any occasion on the trout stream is right here. – This is a 1st edition, 1st printing in as new condition. Signed and Inscribed by Gary, includes a letter signed by Gary along with an actual dry fly from the book taped to the letter. – Book is very fine in a very fine dust jacket. – A terrific collectible. - $100.00 | Click here for pictures | |
| 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 |
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| Lamb, Dana - NOT FAR FROM THE RIVER – 1967 1st Limited to 1500 Copies Edition - Barre, MA. – 101p – If you enjoy beauty. And who doesn’t? You are sure to enjoy this author’s books. When the average person sees a thunderstorm, they see a thunderstorm. When Dana Lamb describes a thunderstorm, he makes you regret not being there to be in on the occasion. Painting beautiful pictures with words is a unique talent. Lamb has an abundance of that talent. – Apparently given as a gift to the gracious first lady of fly tying Helen Shaw, the book is inscribed to Helen and also has Helen Shaw’s personal bookplate. – Book is very fine in a fine slip-case - $200.00 | Click here for pictures | |
| Lamb, Dana – ON TROUT STREAMS AND SALMON RIVERS – 1963 1st Limited to 1500 copies edition – Barre, Mass. – 97p – This is the original much sought-after 1st limited edition of Dana Lamb’s aesthetically written works that many readers find irresistible. This copy is complete with the clear wrapper, in perfect condition, that originally accompanied the book when issued. I removed it as the clear cover does not photograph very well. The book is very fine in the very good original slip case. - $225.00 | Click here for pictures | |
| 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 – 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 | 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Lawrie, W.H. – ALL FUR FLIES AND HOW TO DRESS THEM – 1967 1st ed. – Barnes, NY – 162p - some very good guidelines for tying with fur – includes its various applications – well illust. – 3 color plates, dry, wet, nympg and salmon flies – vf in unclipped f dj – nice collectors copy - $40.00 | ||
| Lee,
Art - FISHING DRY FLIES FOR
TROUT (On Rivers And Streams) - 1982 1st ed. 284p - Atheneum, N.Y.- copiously
illust. with more than 100 drawings and diagrams by Gordon Allen &
photos by Kris Lee - exploring in detail all the techniques and skills
developed by a master who put in an average of 250 fishing days per
year - getting scarce in the first ed. - vf in vf. $65.00 |
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| Lee,
Art - ON BLUE WATER - 1999 1st Limited Edition. of 1200 copies - pp - 59p - this limited
ed. was done by Art in recognition of the Ernest Hemingway Centennial
- the contents do not propose to teach you how to fish for marlin or
tuna, only to make you want to if you haven’t, or love it all the more
if you have - signed - as new.
$45.00 |
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| Lee, Art – LORE OF TROUT FISHING – 1999 1st ed. – 233p – Human Kenetics, Ill – Seasoned anglers turn to Fly Fisherman Magazine for the best in fly fishing inspiration and instruction. This book puts the most valuable lessons of the author into one comprehensive volume that should be a fixture in every serious angler’s library – this one is signed – as new - $30.00 | ||
| Leeson, Ted – THE GIFT OF TROUT – 1996 1st edition – Lyons, NY – 180p – Gierach, Thomas McGuane, David Quammen, Roderick Haig-Brown, David James Duncan, Harry Middleton & Paul Schullery – these are just a few of the memorable authors whose best essays grace this rich celebration of “The Gift of Trout”. The selections range from Early American Trout Fishing to Can Fly Fishing Survive the Twenty First Century. Mixed into the rich stew are such treats as First Native (Duncan), Walk on Water for Me (Lorian Hemingway), Big Water (a poem by John Engles) and many more. – very fine in very fine dust jacket - $25.00 | ||
| Leisenring, James – THE ART OF TYING THE WET FLY- 1941 1st edition – 81P – Dodd Meade, NY – “Big Jim” Leisenring was considered by many to be the best wet fly fisherman alive and was elevated to the status of being the American equivalent of England’s Skues. This was not hype, this man could catch fish. All experienced anglers are familiar with the “Leisenring Lift” which is a tactic many astute anglers now mimic to improve their fish catching technique. This first edition was followed in 1971 by a second printing entitled “The Art of Tying the Wet Fly and Fishing the Flymph”. This second edition is also very popular and often sells for over $100.00. This book, which is the true first edition is now very hard to locate, and all but impossible to find in a decent dust jacket. – Very rare – Book is fine in an edge worn but whole, very rare unclipped dust jacket. - $225.00 | Click here for pictures | |
| Leiser, Eric - THE DETTES (A Catskill Legend) – 1992 1st ed. - 267p – PP, NY – Walt and Winnie, along with daughter Mary were an integral part of the world famous Catskill School of Traditionalist fly tyers. This knowledgeable author discusses their classic tying techniques as well as their classic fly patterns which are displayed in over 200 photos. - Includes the wonderful Catskill angling history surrounding this important family, their lives, their times and the colorful lifestyle of a renown group of Catskill fly tyers. – very fine in very fine – signed by Walt, Winnie, Mary & Eric - $95.00 | Click here for pictures | |
| Leiser,
Eric - FLY-TYING MATERIALS - 1973 1st ed. - 191p - Crown, N.Y. - signed - f in vg. $40.00 |
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| Leiser,
Eric - FLY-TYING MATERIALS - 1974 2nd
ptg. - 191p - Crown, N.Y. - f in f. $30.00
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| Leiser,
Eric - FLY-TYING MATERIALS - 1977 ptg.
- 191p - Crown, N.Y. - signed
- f. $25.00 |
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| Leiser,
Eric - THE COMPLETE BOOK
OF FLY TYING
- 1977 1st ed. - 241p - Knopf,
N.Y. - a well illust. complete flyttying guide with easy to follow instructions
from a true expert fly tyer -
f in f. $35.00
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| Leiser/Boyle – STONEFLIES FOR THE ANGLER – 1982 1st ed. – 174p – Knopf, NY – Stoneflies are a staple of the trout’s diet, and they usually produces some of the larger trout caught on most rivers during the season. Here the expertise of the authors are at your fingertips. Using their extensive scientific knowledge they present the life history and ecology of 9 different stonefly families. This includes the very important, but little known, phenomenon of behavioral drift. Also a wealth of nymph, wet fly and adult patterns. – This one is signed by both authors – fine in one very tiny tear, otherwise fine dust jacket. - $50.00 | ||
| Leiser,
Eric - THE COMPLETE BOOK OF FLY TYING - 1977
5th ptg. - 241p - Knopf, N.Y. - signed - f
in f. $35.00 |
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| Leonard,
J. Edson
- FLIES- 1950 1st edition - Barnes, NY - 340p - 2200 patterns,
this extensive selection of wets, drys, nymphs and streamers include
their histories - ex-lib o/w f in g - $50.00 |
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| Leonard,
J. Edson - FLIES - 1960 later ptg of 1950 1st - 340p - Barnes, NY - f in f - $30.00
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| Leonard,
J. Edson
- FLIES - 1972 ptg. of 1950 1st - 340p - Barnes, N.Y.
- vg in tp.dj. $20.00 |
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| Leonard,
J. Edson - THE ESSENTIAL FLY TYER - 1976 1st
ed. - Prentice Hall, Englewood Cliffs, N.J. - 262p - color plates of
flies, an exceptional flytying book - the words “Good Fishing”with Ed
Shenk’s signature are on ep - an apparent gift from Ed, one
of Pa. premier flyfishermen - f in f. $60.00 |
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| Leonard,
J. Edson - THE ESSENTIAL FLY TYER - 1976 1st
ed. - 262p - Prentice Hall, Englewood Cliffs - page edges st. - possible
smoke damage? - should clean - o/w vg in vg. $20.00 |
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| Leonard,
J. Edson - FEATHER IN THE
BREEZE - 1974 1st ed. - 175p - Freshet Press, Rockville Centre - all about
recalling and sharing a lifetime of the pleasures of flyfishing - f
in f. $25.00 |
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| Leonard,
J. Edson - FEATHER IN THE
BREEZE - 1974 1st ed. - 175p - Freshet
Press, Rockville Centre - f in vg dj. $20.00 |
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| Leopold, Luna B. – A VIEW OF THE RIVER – 1994 1st ed. - 298p – Harvard University Press, Mass – a highly interesting discourse on rivers and how they function – also why they are best left to remain natural (I firmly agree with that statement) – the author is Emeritus Professor of Geology at Berkley and one of the world’s leading authorities on river hydraulics and geomorphology – f in f - $40.00 | ||
| Letourneau,
Gene L. - SPORTSMEN SAY - 1975 1st ed. - 215p - pp, Augusta - a compilation of 19 tales of
fishing and the outdoors by an outdoor columnist with 40 years experience
- f in f. $35.00 |
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| Lily/Schullery - BUD LILY’S GUIDE TO WESTERN FLY FISHING - 1987 1st ed. - Lyons, N.Y. - 184p - if you ever plan to fish the western rivers, or plan to make another trip, this book is a much have - all you need to know about the big rivers, cold spring creeks, clothing, equipment, flies, and more - vf in vf - $30.00 | ||
| Lingren, Arthur James – FLY PATTERNS OF BRITISH COLUMBIA – 1996 1st Limited to 162 Copies Edition – Amato, Portland – 103p – An unbelievably beautiful production with 9 full page color plates of flies. Also includes more than 140 full color photos of individual flies with accompanying patterns. Many other photos and with a text that includes some interesting history and background surrounding these British Columbia fly patterns. Also photos of enviable catches. – A Signed and Numbered Copy – As New - $125.00 | Click here for pictures | |
| Livingston,
A.D. - FLY-RODDING FOR BASS - 1976 1st
ed. - 203p - Lippincott, Phila. valuable information concerning flies,
gear and tactics for bassing with the long rod - f in f.
$30.00 |
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| Livingston,
A.D. - FLYRODDING FOR BASS - 1976 1st ed. - 203p - Lippincott, Phila. - f in
frayed dj. $20.00 |
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| Livingston,
A.D. - FISHING FOR BASS - 1974 1st ed. - 256p - Lippincott, Phila. - insightful instruction
toward becoming a better bass fisherman, some flyfishing - page edges
st. o/w vg in vg. $25.00 |
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| Long,
Joe B. - PAPA WAS A FISHERMAN (Memories of the Great Smokies) - 1969 1st ed. - 98p
- Barre, Mass. - reminiscences of life in the Smoky Mts - a gentle,
pleasant diversion - lovely gift inscription to Dad - f in tp dj - $15.00 |
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| Lose, Charles – THE VANISHING TROUT – 1993 re-printing of 1931 1st – 318p – Gateway, Baltimore – This is the first re-print of this hard to find study of trout and trout fishing in the waters of central PA. – This work has been popular for many years, particularly with those who live in or just enjoy fishing the area. – as new with no dust jacket as issued - $60.00 | ||
| Lutz,
Frank - FIELD BOOK OF INSECTS- 1948 revised ed. of 1918 1st - 510p - Putnam, NY
- over 800 illusts. - includes info on collecting and identifying all
types of insects including Mayflies, stoneflies, Dragon flies, caddis
and all the terrestrials - a good reference book - f in f $15.00 |
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| Lyons,
Nick - A FLY FISHER’S WORLD- 1996 1st ed. - 287p - Atlantic Monthly, NY - more
about our sport from this very popular fly fishing enthusiast - vf in
vf - $25.00 |
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| Lyons,
Nick - THE SEASONABLE ANGLER - 1970 1st ed. - Funk & Wagnalls, N.Y. - 177p - the story of a
fisherman’s year, from the prospects and fantasies of an angler’s winter
through the thrill of a June evening’s rise on the hallowed Beaverkill
- this is one of the most difficult to find of Nick’s books and enjoyable
reading- rear blank ep missing o/w f in g. - $35.00 |
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