The Flye and The Pen

Maclean, Norman – A RIVER RUNS THROUGH IT – 1976 later ptg. – 217p – University of Chicago Press – This is by now surely the best known angling book ever written. Thanks to the Robert Redford and the most enjoyable movie he based on this story. – This is the tale of a family residing in Montana, at the juncture of 2 great trout rivers, their joys & misfortunes. – This has become a true classic with the 1st ed. selling for as much as $3,000.00. – as new - $40.00
MacDonald, Alexander - ON BECOMING A FLYFISHERMAN - 1959 1st ed. - 168p -McKay, NY - a good guide for the budding flyfisherman - info from rods and reels, lines and casting to proper use of flies and strategy - f in ch dj $15.00
MacDougall Jr., Authur R. – WHERE FLOWS THE KENNEBEC – 1947 1st ed. – 180p – Coward, McCann, NY – more fun tales of Dud Dean, the lovable Maine guide who is the prototype of those self-reliant, un-ambitious, wonderful men who are thinly scattered over the fishing and hunting grounds of America – gift inscription on ffep o/w f in vg+ - $50.00
Madison, Larry – TROUT RIVER – 1988 1st ed. - 166P – Abrams, NY – With text by Nick Lyons, the author delivers you to a river locked in ice, to the first faint green touches of spring & the full flowering of summer. – Here are memorable portraits of more than 50 different rivers, in all parts of North America, small mountain rivulets, classic eastern streams, broad & tumbling western rivers, spring creeks & limestones, great salmon rivers of the northeast & delicate native brook trout creeks of the North Carolina Mts. – Add to this the trout, the flys & the anglers who love it all. – *as new - $30.00*
Madson, John - UP ON THE RIVER - 1985 1st ed. - 276p - Lyons, N.Y. - the Mississippi is the stage for a loving and often uproariously funny tribute to the trappers, hunters, commercial fishermen, wardens and other people with extraordinary lives along its’ shores - f in f. $20.00
Major, Harlan - FISHING BEHIND THE EIGHT BALL - 1952 1st ed. - 254p - Stackpole, Harrisburg - - a compilation of 15 tales of fishing around the world - the author was responsible for implementing a program to supply our World War 11 troops with fishing gear, which turned out to be a great morale booster - how very thoughtful and considerate! - f in vg. $35.00
Malloch, P.D. - LIFE HISTORY AND HABITS OF THE SALMON, SEA-TROUTAND OTHER FRESH WATER FISH - 1910 1st ed. - 264p - Black, London - extremely thorough report presented in an interesting manner - has been re-printed as a classic - very scarce in 1st ed. - vg $60.00
Malloch, P.D. - LIFE HISTORY AND HABITS OF THE SALMON- 1994 ptg of above early classic - 263p - Fly Fisherman’s Gold Series - if you’d like to become intimately acquainted with the salmon or just understand their life’s struggle, this book is an excellent place to start - vf $55.00
Malone, E.J. – IRISH TROUT AND SALMON FLIES - 1984 1st ed. – 427p – Colin Symthe, Buckinghanshire – Essentially a dictionary of over 800 traditional and modern dressings from an Irish fly tyer’s notebook. – Filling a major gap in angling literature. Includes 16 pages of illust., 11 of which are full color plates displaying 90 examples of the fly dresser’s art. – Getting both expensive and hard to find in this 1st edition - Book is fine in a find dust jacket.$90.00	Click here for pictures
Marbury, Mary Orvis – FAVORITE FLIES AND THEIR HISTORIES – 1994 reprint of 1892 classic – 522p – Wellfleet, Secaucus – During 1876 Mary took over the company’s commercial fly production & with a half a dozen tyers (all young women) to assist, she was responsible for the beginning of the standardization that brought order to the fly pattern chaos. – Orvis wrote letters to anglers in the best fishing sites solicting information on their favorite flies & how they were made & used. – The results were this book. Published in 1892, it was so well received that there were 9 printings by 1896 – a fly fishing bestseller even by today’s standards. – as new - $25.00
Marinaro, Vincent C. – A MODERN DRY-FLY CODE – 1970 Limited to 350 Signed and Numbered Copies Edition – 269P – Crown, NY – This beautiful fully leather-bound limited edition is about as gorgeous a production job as you will ever see. Encased in a matching leather slip-case and signed by Vince it is truly a super collectible that will appreciate in value with the passing of time. Book is immaculate in a fine slip-case - $350.00
Marinaro, Vincent C. - A MODERN DRY-FLY CODE - the 1950 1st ed. - 269p - Putnam, N.Y - with former owner’s name on inside cv - a true classic - f. $130.00
Marinaro, Vincent C. - A MODERN DRY-FLY CODE - 1972 ptg. - 269p - Crown, N.Y. - f in f.. $35.00
Marinaro, Vincent C. - A MODERN DRY-FLY CODE - 1970 ptg. - 269p - Crown, N.Y. - f in f. $35.00
Marshall, Mel - HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN LURES AND FLIES - 1976 1st ed. - 186p - Funk & Wagnalls, N.Y. - this is the fun way to save money, advice on all phases of this fascinating hobby - f in f. $20.00
Mathews/Juracek – FLY PATTERNS OF YELLOWSTONE- 1987 1st ed. – 84p – Lyons, NY – While much has been written about Yellowstone waters the question “What flies do I need” has gone largely unanswered. This book provides answers to that question. Together the two authors own and operate Blue Ribbon Flies in West Yellowstone, Montana which is right in the heart of this western fly fishing Mecca. This little book has been very accepted and can be difficult to locate at a reasonable price. – book is in very good condition with covers showing some wear – as issued without dust jacket. - $60.00
Maunsell, G.W. - THE FISHERMAN’S VADE MECUM - 1944 ptg. - 317p - Black, London - instructions from a true master on fishing and tying for salmon, trout and grayling - also knots, tatics and much more -vg. $25.00
McCafferty, W. Patrick - AQUATIC ENTOMOLOGY- 1981 Limited to 300 Signed & Numbered Copies - signed by both author & artist - 448p - SBS, Boston - bound in full pigskin with large mayfly on front cover, this book is lavishly produced - outstanding illust. by A.V. Provonsha - with 124 color paintings & 893 b/w drawings - a classic in every way. - as new $350.00	Click here for pictures
McClane, Al - THE PRACTICAL FLY FISHERMAN - 1975 revised & enlarged ed. - 217p - Prentice, Englewood Cliffs, N.J. - f in f. $25.00
McClane, Al - THE PRACTICAL FLY FISHERMAN - 1975 revised & enlarged ed. - 217p - Prentice, Englewood Cliffs, N.J. - f in vg dj. $20.00
McClane, Al - THE WISE FISHERMAN’S ENCYCLOPEDIA - 1951 1st ed. - 1336p - Wise, N.Y. - this book truly has it all, history, rod making, trout and salmon flies, method and techniques and much more, a very informative reference on every topic related to fishing - f in vg. $95.00
McClane, Al - MCCLANE’S STANDARD FISHING ENCYCLOPEDIA - later ptg. of the 1965 1st. - 1057p - Holt, Rinehart, Winston, N.Y. - if it isn’t in this book it isn’t worth the trouble of learning - dj has 1 small tear - book f. $20.00
McClane, Al - MCCLANES NEW STANDARD FISHING ENCYCLOPEDIA - 1974 revised and enlarged ed. - 1156p - Holt, N.Y. - contains much on fly- fishing and just about everything else you need to know - f in f. $25.00
McClane, A.J. – THE PRACTICAL FLY FISHERMAN – 1953 1st edition – 257p – Prentice Hall, NY – Here is a first edition of one of McClanes early works. On the cover it states: The authoritative guide to fly fishing. Complete with practical tips & pointers from the author’s own broad experience. - Illusts.by Walt Dower include 5 full page color plates of more than 100 flies. Of much importance to the fly tying historian, Dame Juliana Berner’s flies are reproduced by the superb tyer and historian Helen Shaw and are pictured in full color in this book for the first time. – Book is fine in chipped but more than decent very rare dust jacket. - $85.00	Click Here for Pictures
McCormick, Robert - THE ANGLER’S ALMANAC (Where, When and How to Fish in North America Around the Year) - 1955 1st ed. - 304p - Harper, NY - where to go - includes fresh and salt water fisheries and almost all gamefish - f in ch dj - $15.00
McDonald, John – THE COMPLETE FLY FISHERMAN (The Notes and Letters of Theodore Gordon) – 1970 Limited to 950 Editions – 551p – Theodore Gordon Flyfishers, NY – I was in attendance when this author was inducted into the Catskill Fly Fishing Museum’s Hall of Fame – this is just one of a list of honors this author has received due to his monumental work to preserve this important part of fly fishing history. – This book makes available the letters sent and received by Theodore Gordon, the father of American dry fly fishing. This book contains much historical significance including reproductions of letters written to Halford, Skues, Guy Jenkins & Roy Steenrod. – An absolute necessity for anyone with an interest in angling history. – fine in fine slip case with a slight soiling of paste down label. $150.00	Click here for pictures
McDonald, John – THE COMPLETE FLY FISHERMAN (The Notes and Letters of Theodore Gordon) – 1947 1st ed. – 551p – Schribners, NY – This is the same hard to find 1st edition, only this one is for those who would like a less expensive copy and comes without the dust jacket. – fine - $95.00	Click here for pictures
McDonald, John – THE ORIGINS OF ANGLING – 1997 ptg. of 1963 1st. – 273p – Lyons, NY – Recently inducted into the Catskill Hall of Fame this author, long noted for his successful effort to preserve the history of Theodore Gordon with an earlier book, now brings us another historical work. – This important book attempts to solve the mystery of the sporting nun, Dame Juliana Berners, who is believed to have written the first essay on sport fishing in 1496. – Includes both the original & modernized versions of; The Treatise of Fishing with an Angle. – This work is in appreciation of that first piece of angling written in English. – *as new - $45.00*
McDonald, John - QUILL GORDON -1972 1st ed. - 196p - Knopf, NY - includes chapters on Dame Juliana, Cotton and others, also John Atherton’s trout and salmon flies - another good book for the historian - f in vg. $40.00
McFarland, William Lundram - SALMON OF THE WORLD- 1925 1st ed. - 156p - Parke, Austin, Lipscomb - a complete study of the salmon - vf - $35.00
McKelvie, Colin – FLY FISHING FOR SALMON – 1995 1st ed. – 160p – Swan Hill, Shrewsbury – The idea of fly fishing for salmon may be intimidating for the average trout angler. – Here the author tries to dispel much of the unnecessary mystique of fishing with a fly rod for this king of fish. – Includes choice of good tackle on a realistic budget, proven tactics for fishing on rivers & loch, finding good salmon fishing at moderate cost & provides insights into the natural history and conservation of this wonderful migratory gamefish. – as new - $30.00
McNally, Tom - FLY FISHING - 1978 1st ed.- 420p - Harper & Row, N.Y. - complete instructions for flyfishing with wet and dry flies in fresh and salt water, a ton of information, a very good guide - f in f. $20.00
McNally, Tom - FLY FISHING - 1978 1st ed. - 420p - Harper & Row, N.Y. - f one tear in dj. $15.00
Meck, Charles R. - MEETING AND FISHING THE HATCHES - 1977 1st ed. - 194p - Winchester, N.Y. - well illust. indepth assistance toward properly presenting the all important right fly at the right time - *signed & inscribed - f in f.* $40.00
Meck, Charles R. - MEETING AND FISHING THE HATCHES - 1977 1st ed. - 194p - Winchester, N.Y. - f in f. $30.00
Meck, Charles – PATTERNS, HATCHES, TACTICS, AND TROUT – 1995 1st ed. – 338p – Vivid, Williamsport – Loaded with new info – includes the top 75 fish producing flies selected from over 10,000 – Bead-heads and why they work – the author’s new pattern, the Patriot, a top water attractor – learn the 2 fly tandem rig fishing system – fishing the sunken spinner – also includes advice on new materials – as new - $35.00
Merwin, John – THE BATTENKILL – 1993 1st ed. – 190p – Lyons, NY – an intimate portrait of a great trout river, its history, people and fishing possibilities – photos and maps – *signed – vf in vf - $45.00*
Migel, Michael J. - THE STREAM CONSERVATION HANDBOOK - 1974 1st ed. - 242p - Crown, N.Y. - how to protect, restore and preserve our rivers and streams, this is considered an important work and becoming scarce, needs to be read - page edges sl. st. o/w vg in vg. $45.00
Migel, Michael J. - THE MASTERS ON THE DRY FLY - 1977 1st ed. - 246p - Lippincott, Phila. - well illust. - experts such as Whitlock, Haig-Brown, Schwiebert, Fox, Wulff and others share their considerable experience on how to fish the dry - f in f. $40.00
Migel/Wright – THE MASTERS ON THE NYMPH – 1979 1st ed. – 272p – Doubleday, NY – A host of true experts pool their substantial knowledge to offer you a thorough lesson in tying and fishing this most important ingredient of the trout’s diet. With help from the likes of; Schwiebert, Caucci, Nastasi, Kreh, Brooks and Frank Sawyer you can’t go wrong. – very fine in fine $40.00
Miller, Bob – TRICOS – 1997 1st ed. – 205p – Rodcrafters, Allentown – Born and raised in the Lehigh Valley of PA., the author plies the waters on streams like the Little Lehigh, Cedar and Bushkill all famous small fly streams of a region known for small fly fishing. Includes well illust, tying instructions and patterns, with color plates of finished imitations. – signed – as new. $75.00
Mills/Piggins - ATLANTIC SALMON (Planning for the Future) - 1988 1st ed. - 587p - Timber Press, Oregon - this book based on the 3rd annual Atlantic Salmon Symposium represents state of the art reference material for all those who truly love salmon and salmon fishing - f. $50.00
Montgomery, M.R. – IN SEARCH OF L.L. BEAN – 1984 1st edition 2nd printing – 242p – Little Brown, Boston – I am offering this book which is not all fishing primarily because of the obvious interest the subject matter has for the outdoorsman. – In the minds of Americans, the name L.L. Bean conjures up the good life of Atlantic Salmon, hunting lodges and the big woods. It also brings the vision of the quintessential backwoods outdoorsman, L.L. Bean. For students of American business L.L. Bean Inc. is a success story of dramatic proportions. This highly interesting work explains the mystique of L.L. Bean Inc. and the incredible success by exploring the man himself, the company he founded, the state of Maine and the culture of the trout ponds and tall tales. – fine in fine - $30.00
Moore, W.E. - MOUNT YOUR OWN FISH TROPHIES - 1975 1st ed. - 79p - Doubleday, N.Y. - profusely illust. guide with step by step instructions by a veteran of 35 years - f in f. $20.00
Morris, Holly - A DIFFERENT ANGLE (Flyfishing Stories By Women) - 1995 1st ed. - 207p - Seal Press, Seattle - angling from the point of view of the fairer sex - buy this for your wife or girlfriend and you’ll have a much prettier fishing buddy-as new. $20.00
Murphy, Brian - THE ANGLER’S COMPANION - 1978 1st ed. - Paddington, N.Y.- 352p - an enjoyable and interesting anthology of fishing stories both past and present - f in f. $20.00
Murray, Harry - FLY FISHING FOR SMALLMOUTH BASS - 1989 1st ed. - 190p - Lyons & Burford, N.Y. - author discusses all aspects of smallmouth fishing, including dry-flies, bugs, poppers, new streamers and strymph fishing - f in f. $20.00
Nemes, Sylvester - THE SOFT-HACKLE FLY - 1988 Limited to 180 copies edition - PP, Bozeman - 130p - this is copy #46 of 180 - bound in full maroon rexine in attractive red slipcase - signed with a soft-hackle fly tied by the author tp in on half title page - vf in vf sc - $125.00
Nemes, Sylvester - SOFT-HACKLE FLY IMITATIONS - 1991 Limited to 300 copies edition - PP, Bozeman - 113p - this copy #201 - bound in full dark green rexine - Signed by Sly with one of his soft-hackle patterns tipped in on half page - in green slip case - vf in vf - $125.00
Nemes, Sylvester – SPINNERS – 1995 1st ed. – 155p – PP, Bozeman – the first book dealing solely with adult mayflies – includes dates of appearance, molting & mating habits, colors, sizes and shapes – more than 30 new spinner patterns – beautiful color photos by author – *signed – as new - $40.00*