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| O’Gorman, James – THE PRACTICE OF ANGLING – 2 Volumes – 1993 Limited Edition of 1000 printing of 1845 1st edition – Fly Fisher’s Classic Library, Devon – 320 & 260p – This book was issued just one year before the great potato famine which caused the demise of fully one third of the author’s countrymen. Quite coincidentally this book stands out as one of just a few actually amusing works about angling produced before 1900. This book is replete with anecdotes, big fish tales, smashed tackle and wild Ireland. This is also notably the first book written about Ireland by an angler. – has former owner’s bookplate and library stamp - one very tiny scratch on spine of vol. 1 (all unobtrusive) - no slip case - books are otherwise as new. – $85.00 | |
| O’Reilly, Peter – TROUT & SALMON FLIES OF IRELAND – 1996 1st ed. – 163p – Merlin Unwin, England – This comprehensive, illustrated guide to the flies of Ireland critically assesses the trout, salmon and sea-trout patterns currently being used by anglers in Ireland. – Includes traditional Irish fly patterns plus those imported from other countries. – Flies include; Connemara Black, Green Peter, Murrough Kingsmell, Beltra Badger the popular Irish flies are featured. But also includes the more obscure patterns such as; Mosely’s Mayfly, the Ballinderry Black, Purcell’s Peter and Dabbler. – Well illust. with color plates of flies. – as new - $35.00 | |
| Orvis/Cheney - FISHING WITH THE FLY - 1989 ptg. - 325p - Wellfleet, Secaucus - f+ in f+. $25.00 | |
| Outdoor
Life - (Editorial Staff) - OUTDOOR
LIFE ANTHOLOGY OF FISHING ADVENTURES - 1945 1st ed. - 256p - Grosset & Dunlap,
N.Y. - a quaint old book containing 46 fishermen’s classics - illust. with
100 human, intimate photos snapped at the scene of action as well as drawings
by popular artists of the day - vg in g.
$15.00 |
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| Overfield, T. Donald – FIFTY FAVORITE NYMPHS – 1978 1st ed. – Bemn, London – 111p –a world recognized authority on the history of fishing with the fly describes his 50 favorite patterns – well illust. with drawings of flies & tying procedures – issued without a dj. – f - $20.00 | |
| Ovington, Ray - TACTICS ON TROUT - 1969 1st ed. - 327p - Knopf, N.Y. - how to take trout under any circumstances - f in vg - $20.00 | |
| Ovington, Ray - THE YOUNG SPORTSMAN’S GUIDE TO FLY TYING - 1962 1st ed. - 95p - Nelson, N.Y. - very thorough step-by-step instructions for the budding flytyer - this book would be a boon for the youngster just embarking on this attendant pleasure to fly- fishing - f in vg. $15.00 | |
| Parsons, P. Allen - FRESH WATER FISHING - 1963 1st ed. - 332p - Harper & Row, N.Y. - forward by Bergman, 32 chapters containing a wealth of info on freshwater gamefish and techniques, plenty of flyfishing - good advice from this prolific author and angler - former owner’s name in twice o/w f in ch dj. $15.00 | |
| Phair, Charles - ATLANTIC SALMON FISHING -1937 Derrydale 1st Limited Ed. of 950 copies-193p - illust. with beautiful color plates by Ogden Pleissner & b/w plates by Robert Nisbet, plus fold out map - one of the most collectible of the Derrydales - teg and elaborate gilt design on green cvs. - two tiny wear spots on back cv. o/w f+. $650.00 | Click here for pictures |
| Phair, Charles – ATLANTIC SALMON FISHING – 1995 re-print of 1937 Derrydale classic – 219p – Culler & Son, Camden – This is considered to be the most collectible of the Atlantic salmon books by the vast majority of knowledgeable students of angling literature. – This reprint is a very nice job which includes the beautiful, full page color prints of Ogden Pleissner & Robert Nesbet. – Also includes a fold out map displaying the Atlantic salmon rivers of America. – A faithful representation of the original for considerably less investment. – as new - $60.00 | |
| Piper, John - ALL ABOUT ANGLING - 1970 1st ed. - 207p - Pelham, London - how its done across the pond - f in f - $15.00 | |
| Pobst, Dick - FISH THE IMPOSSIBLE PLACES - 1974 1st ed. - 160p - Freshet Press, Rockville Centre - intro by Lefty Kreh - the story of the development and use of the keel fly - f in f. $25.00 | |
| Pobst, Dick - FISH THE IMPOSSIBLE PLACES - 1974 1st ed. - 160p - Freshet Press, Rockville Centre - vg dj - signed & inscribed $30.00 | |
| Prime, W.C. – I GO A-FISHING – 1873 1st ed. – 365p – Harper & Brothers, NY – Definitely one of the classics. Wetzel on p59 & 199 had this to say; will no doubt live long as being one of the great angling classics of the period. – Prime sagely praised old Thad Norris on his hand-made rods. - free front & rear end papers missing, may indicate ex-library – but with no interference of text – for age - very good. $45.00 | |
| Pringle, Laurence – WILD RIVER – 1972 1st ed. – Lippincott, Phila. – 128p – a scenic journey along wild rivers and to remote areas of nature’s splendor with particular attention paid to the flora and fauna along the way – great photography – f in f -$20.00 | |
| Quick, Jim - FISHING THE NYMPH - 1960 1st ed. - 139p - Ronald, N.Y. - a well accepted guide to the patterns, tying and fishing of the stage of aquatic life that represents the bulk of the trout’s diet - f. $25.00 | |
| Quick, Jim - TROUT FISHING AND TROUT FLIES - 1968 ptg. of 1957 1st - 258p - Barnes, N.Y. - 4 full color plates, plus patterns and tying techniques - f in g. $20.00 | |
| Quick, Jim - TROUT FISHING AND TROUT FLIES - 1971 ptg. of 1957 1st ed. - 258p - Barnes, N.Y. - f in vg. $20.00 | |
| Quinnett, Paul - DARWIN’S BASS - 1966 1st ed. - 254p - Keokee, Sandpoint, Id. an insightful look into the psychology of “fishing man” - signed - as new. $30.00 | |
| Quinnett,
Paul - DARWIN’S BASS - 1966 1st ed. - 254p - Keokee, Sandpoint - as
new. $20.00 |
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| Radencich, Michael D. – TYING THE CLASSIC SALMON FLY – 1997 1st ed. – 225p – Stackpole, Harrisburg – Classic salmon flies are the most vividly beautiful of all fishing flies. Whether tied to fish on big waters or to display in frames, they captivate the imagination. - Much more than a how to tie book, this comprehensive text focuses on varied aspects of the craft, featuring careful explanations & demonstrations by the most talented tyers in America. – Over 70 traditional & modern flies in full color with recipes for tying – Also full color gallery of flies show casing the work of 12 of America’s finest tyers. – With beautiful decorative endpapers – Signed - as new - $60.00 | |
| Raines,
Howell - FLY FISHING THROUGH
MIDLIFE CRISIS
- 1993 1st ed. - 352p - Morrow,
N.Y. - illust. with family photos, a man’s love for flyfishing and days
astream with his mentor - well received and hard to find - vf in vf. $25.00 |
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| Rat Rusty - SUMMERS’ SALMON - 1997 Limited to 1500 copies ed. - 70p - Meadow Run Press, Far Hills - The story of Summer’s first salmon trip to the Upsalquitch - illust. by John Swan - a drop dead gorgeous figure and the king of fishes in one book - what else can we ask for? - as new in slipcase - $200.00 | Click here for pictures |
| Raymond, Steve - THE YEAR OF THE ANGLER - 1973 1st ed. - Winchester, N.Y.-205p- illust. by Dave Whitlock - entertaining tales of fishing year round in the northwest, a good fireside book - f in f. $25.00 | |
| Rhead, Louis – AMERICAN TROUT STREAM INSECTS – 1916 1st ed. – 177p – Stokes, N.Y. – very highly sought-after early classic – has ¼ of rear free endpaper missing with no effect to overall appearance of book –front corner slightly bumped o/w f - $120.00 | |
| Richard, David Adams – LINES ON THE WATER (A Fisherman’s Life On the Mirimichi) – 1998 1st ed. – 240p – Doubleday, NY – the author weaves together tales of the guides and poachers, the “sports” and the city slickers, paying tribute to all who have shared in the joy of fishing the river of dreams, the Mirimichi – well written and well received – f in f - $75.00 | |
| Rickards, R.B. – FISHERS ON THE GREEN ROADS – 2002 Limited to 499 numbered copies – this #198 – 287p – Medlar Press, Shropshire – There are few people around who have fished as much as the author. Having 50 years experience traveling the world in pursuit of many species, he has written numerous articles on angling. This enjoyable effort is set in the Ridings of Yorkshire in the post-war period, it recalls the formative years of a young angler and his experiences in the delightful English countryside of the 1940’s and 50’s. Beautifully illustrated by Rebecca Freear with full page and vignette drawings. In rich green cloth with copper gilt, imprinted angler and gold silk bookmarker – as new - $90.00 | Click here for pictures |
| Richey, David - STEELHEADING FOR EVERYBODY - 1976 1st ed. - 224p - Stackpole, Harrisburg - illust. with photos, just about everything you need to know to successfully fish for steelhead in the Great Lakes region or the Pacific northwest - signed & inscribed - f. $40.00 | |
| Roberts,
John - THE WORLD’S BEST TROUT FLIES - 1995 1st ed. - 182p - Tiger, London - Aideen
Canning provides color photos and color fly plates - while 30 expert tyers
from 18 countries give instructions for their 6 favorite flies - f in f
- $40.00 |
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| Robins, John D. - THE INCOMPLETE ANGLER- later ptg of 1944 1st - 229p - Duell, Sloan & Pearce, NY - truly amusing account of a canoe fishing trip into the wilderness of Canada - illust. - f in ch dj - $15.00 | |
| Robinson, Ben C. - POND, LAKE AND STREAM FISHING- 1941 1st ed. - 370p - McKay, Phila - general advice on freshwater fishing - includes both flyfishing and bait casting for speckled trout, bass, pike, musky and black bass - illust. with photos and drawings - f in vg - $20.00 | |
| Robinson/Gilmer/David
- THE BASIC GUIDE TO FLY FISHING - 1979 1st ed. - 106p - Barnes, N.Y. - all the fundamentals in an
easy to grasp format - f in f.
$15.00 |
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| Ronalds, Alfred – THE FLY FISHER’S ENTOMOLOGY – 1990 ptg. of 1836 1st ed. - Wellfleet, Seacaucus – 132p – this is a very attractive production of a very important work – includes 20 color plates – well done – cvs in brown leatherette with mayflies and their imitations on paste down – issued without dj – vf+ - $45.00 | |
| Rosborough, E.H. “Polly” - TYING AND FISHING THE FUZZY NYMPHS - 1978 Limited to 300 deluxe signed and numbered copies - Stackpole, Harrisburg - 192p - bound in full green morocco with all edges gilt and a golden stone nymph tied by the author in a sunken mount on the front cover - color plates of flies on eps - signed twice by “Polly”, one includes an inscription to Alec Jackson - a truly superb production - vf - $325.00 | |
| Rosborough, E.H. “Polly” – REMINISCENCES FROM 50 YEARS OF FLYRODDING – 1982 Limited to 150 signed & numbered copies – PP, Caldwell – 309p – a low no. 15 of this collector’s issue – color frontis photo of “Polly” includes photos & drawings – priceless stories from this very knowledgeable angler, flytyer and author – bound in full green Oasis leather with gilt artwork in leather slipcase – a handsome job – as new - $275.00 | Click here for pictures |
| Rosenbauer, Tom - THE ORVIS FLY FISHING GUIDE - 1984 later ptg. of 1984 1st - Winchester, N.Y. - 246p - John Randolph considers this to be the most complete beginner’s guide to fly fishing in print - well illust. - covers it all - vf in vf - $25.00 | |
| Russell, Jack – Jill AND I AND THE SALMON – 1950 1st ed. – 204p – Little Brown, Boston – This is honestly one of my personal favorites. The author presents a delightful tale which is all true about the pleasures the trials and the tribulations of a man and his wife owning and operating a salmon camp on the famed Miramichi. I particularly enjoyed reading how he dealt with a wealthy, obnoxious drunk who disrupted the entire camp. - very good no dust jacket $50.00 | |
| Russell, Keith - THE FLYFISHINGEST GENTLEMAN - 1986 Limited to 1200 copies edition - Winchester, N.Y. - 334p - bound in full green leather imitation this is a compilation of stories by 69 brothers and sisters of the angle - illust. with drawings, woodcuts and engravings - well received - signed and numbered - has neat gift inscription on title page o/w vf in vf slipcase - $100.00 | |
| Ryan, Will – SMALLMOUTH STRATEGIES (For the Fly Rod) – 1996 1st ed. – 212p – Lyons, NY – Everything you’ll ever need to know about fly fishing for smallies. This is a complete guide to taking smallmouth with the fly rod in all types of habitat, throughout the year and up and down the water column. The author deals with the life cycle of the smallmouth, his behavior, forage and seasonal and daily movements. Included full page color plates of imitations. Has former owner’s name on free front endpaper – otherwise – fine in a fine dust jacket. $30.00 |
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