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| Odier, Georges – SWIMMING FLIES (A Revolutionary Approach to Successful Fly Fishing) – 1984 1st edition – 219p – Stone Wall Press, Washington, DC – This book has been called a major breakthrough in the art and science of successful fresh water fly fishing. Through empirical observation, supported by an aquatic entomologist, the author has discovered a family of trout flies that actually swims under water. Through fly pattern adaptation and emulating the swimming fly with new equipment and techniques, Georges has uncovered a new method of fly fishing that is absolutely devastating. This revolutionary yet controversial method has been proven in the United States, Canada and Europe. – book is fine in repaired but good dust jacket. - $30.00 | Click here for pictures | |
| Ordeman, John T. – WILLIAM SHALDACH (Artist, Author, Sportsman) – 1988 Limited to 1000 Copies 1st Edition – SIGNED AND NUMBERED BY AUTHOR (this # 243) – 118p – Privately Printed, St. Petersburg – The introduction begins with – “Wouldn’t you like to know more about this man?” What most outdoorsmen already know is that Schaldach was one of the most talented artist of his time. He had the remarkable ability to bring the outdoors right into your favorite chair on a winter’s evening. The book is loaded with color and black and white drypoints, etchings, aquatints, sketching and drawings, also a bibliography of books he illustrated for other authors and a catalogue type grouping of his beautiful prints perfect for referencing Shaldach’s work. – book is very fine in very fine unclipped jacket. - $45.00 | Click here for pictures | |
| 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 | Click here for pictures | |
| Orrelle, John – FLY REELS OF THE PAST – 1987 1st Paperback Edition – 155p – Amato, Portland – This is the one of the very few paperbacks you will find in my listings. But since my customers are for the greater part collectors, and this is a collector’s book, I will list it for those of you who, like myself, have an interest in collectible reels. The author takes us through the evolution of fishing reels and then goes on to deal with early British and American reels. He gives special attention to Vom Hofe, Meisselbach and Hardy reels and also delves into other collectible reels. There is advice regarding the actual collecting of these hard to find reels. All in all, this is just the kind and abundance of information a reel lover and collector would hope to find in a book. This book in hardback now sells for well over $300.00. – This one - $40.00 | Click here for pictures | |
| Orvis, Charles F./Cheney, Nelson A. – FISHING WITH THE FLY (Sketches by Lovers of the Art with Illustrations of Standard Flies) – 1886 2nd edition – 328p – Houghton Mifflin, Boston – This is a rare little book that is highly sought-after by those who are interested in collecting the important early books of American angling literature. Orvis apparently used all his angling fame clout to assure only articles by angling luminaries of the period were included in the text. These well-known contributors read very much like a -who’s who list among angling authorities of the day. Greats such as Seth Green, W.C. Prime, Charles Hallock, Fred Mather, Dr. James A. Henshall, and Henry P. Wells to name a few. The articles touch on all aspects of the sport which includes charming poetry, skills, geographic regions and much more. But what this book is actually noted for, are the 15 spectacular full color chromolithographic plates of the most famous flies of the day. The full color plates are complete with the names of each fly. There is a certain charm to books of this period that many lovers of the literature, myself included, find particularly appealing. – As you can see by the photos, this book is in unbelievably wonderful condition for a 125 year old publication. The gilt on both the cover and spine is still bright and the interior is spotless. With a firm binding this book actually rates better than very good for a 125 year old book. – All in all, a wonderful clean, bright copy sure to please the discriminating collector. - $175.00 | Click here for pictures | |
| Orvis/Cheney - FISHING WITH THE FLY - 1989 ptg. - 325p - Wellfleet, Secaucus - f+ in f+. $25.00 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Pfeiffer, C. Boyd – SHAD FISHING – 1975 1st edition – Crown, NY – 177p – At last! An all-inclusive book about the famous shad – its habits, history, range, times of spawning runs, and all the practical information needed for angling success. The author covers everything: bait casting, spinning, and fly rodding. Also the right rods, reels, lines, lures, flies and accessory equipment you’ll need; how to troll, fish from a boat or from shore: the best seasons and times of day to fish and much more. – Signed by author and includes a type addendum sheet also signed by author. - Very fine in a fine dust jacket - $45.00 | Click here for pictures | |
| Phair, Charles – ATLANTIC SALMON FISHING – 1937 1st Derrydale Limited to 950 Copies Edition – 193p – Designed and printed by Eugene Connett, this book is one of the most, if not the most, desired collectible of all the Derrydale angling books. And this particular copy is an exceptionally handsome copy. This copy comes resting in an attractive matching green clam-shell box with red label and gilt title. As you can see by viewing the photos, the covers are original ribbed green cloth, with gilt spine titles and decoration, and adorned with gilt decorated canoe motif borders on the upper cover. Beautifully illustrated (a total of sixty nine) by the great sporting artists Ogden Pleissner and Robert Nesbet. There are six color plates from watercolor paintings by Pleissner signed in pencil by the artist and each is complete with tissue guard. Includes two more unsigned full color plates, two etchings and two maps, one being a fold-out. Also a black & white plate depicting fly tying. The text includes chapters describing the Salmon Waters of New Brunswick, Quebec, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, Labrador, Anticosti Island as well as Maine and Iceland, Selection of Guides, Tackle, Flies and their Uses, and both Wet and Dry Flies. The author also interestingly mentions that most of the best pools in Canada are controlled by Americans. – This is an exceptionally nice copy of a very collectible Derrydale with the only sign of wear being a slight sunning of the spine, obviously book shelf induced. The illustrations and text are bright and clear with absolutely no spotting or marks of any kind. This beautiful copy would sell elsewhere for much more than. - $575.00 | 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 | ||
| Pickard, F. W. – TROUT AND SALMON FISHING IN IRELAND – 1938 1st edition – 142p – Putnam, NY – This interesting work is based on an angling tour made by the author and his wife early in 1938. Pickard; “Its aim is to call the attention of American anglers for trout and salmon to Ireland as a fishing mecca. Pickard authored quite a few popular angling books, among the most popular was “Trout Fishing in New Zealand in Wartime” and he was considered a favorite angling writer by many lovers of angling literature. - This copy has Pickard’s rare signature. – Book is very good with sunned spine as usual. - $85.00 | Click here for pictures | |
| Piper, John - ALL ABOUT ANGLING - 1970 1st ed. - 207p - Pelham, London - how its done across the pond - f in f - $15.00 | ||
| Watkyns-Pitchford, Denys “BB” - THE WHOPPER – 1997 Limited to 998 numbered copies reprint of 1967 1st – 101p - Medlar Press, Shropshire – This author’s books are extremely popular and so rare that his admirers formed the “BB” Society. Members include readers and collectors from the U.S., Canada, South Africa, Eire, Australia, Denmark and the Netherlands as well as all across the U.K.. His colorful outdoor books for children are among those most eagerly sought by collectors. This title is the enchanting story of Tigger Thomas and his battle with a huge fish. Beautifully illustrated with the author’s own superb drawings. A very classy production job by Medlar Press. - as new - $90.00 | Click here for pictures | |
| Watkins-Pitchford, Denys “BB” – THE FISHERMAN’S BEDSIDE BOOK – 1950 reprint of 1945 1st. – 568p – Eyre & Spottiswoode, London – In this slightly larger version of the first edition, one of England most beloved authors, BB as he is fondly known, presents a most pleasant anthology by authors old and new, giving special attention to the capture of big fish. Beautiful woodcut illustrations by BB highlight the stories. In blue covers with gilt fish on front and lettering on the spine. This copy has a very good rare dust jacket. A pleasant little addition to an angler’s book shelves. - $35.00 | Click here for pictures | |
| Pool, J. Lawrence – IZAAK WALTON (The Compleat Angler and His Turbulent Times) – 1976 1ST Limited to 2000 Copies Edition – 134p – Stinchour, West Cornwall, CT. – Izaak Walton’s 1653 masterpiece “The Compleat Angler” was the only angling book ever to make the crossover into mainstream literature until Norman Macclean’s “A River Runs Through It” did the same, albeit in a much smaller way, in 1976. Only the Bible has endured as many re-printings as Walton’s opus. Interestingly Walton is known for his endearing charm and grace and the language in “The Compleat Angler” speaks of a much more idyllic time in history. Those not familiar with the actual history associated with Walton’s period may be led to believe all was calm and peaceful. On the contrary, this time in English history was full of turmoil and even old kindly Izaak had more than his share of dissenters. Hard to believe as it may be, some of those dissenters were early animal rights activists. If you enjoy angling history, you will want to read this book. Includes frontispiece portrait, 9 illustrations, a map of Walton’s London with map endpapers. Also included a bibliography of notable editions of “The Compleat Angler” – Both book and dust jacket are as new. - $35.00 | Click here for pictures | |
| 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 | ||
| Proper, Datus – WHAT THE TROUT SAID – 1982 1st edition – 286p – Knopf, NY – Every now and then a book comes along the quality of which somehow or another eludes the attention of the angling public, this is one of those books. Fortunately the importance and relevance of this work is recently experiencing a resurgence of interest from knowledgeable anglers. Proper writes in the great tradition of Skues and Halford, La Branche and Marinaro. Beginning with a discussion on insect behavior, Proper proceeds to examine each of the main types of trout flies in use today, on streams as widely varied as the Liffey and the Yellowstone. – book is like new in like new dust jacket – Note: please forgive glare in photos. - $65.00 – | Click here for pictures | |
| Prosek, James – FLY FISHING IS SPOKEN HERE – 2001 1st Limited to 750 Copies Edition – Meadow Run Press, Far Hills – 224p – This book is an interesting collection of radio interviews from “The Fishing Zone” a weekly radio show hosted by the author with accomplished personalities from the fly fishing world. These interviews took place at various locations such as; from at home, a phone booth in Madrid, on location beside aa Scottish Loch, or streamside in the Patagonian Andes or on a cellular phone at Beaver Lake, Arkansas, Fisherman’s Paradise on Spring Creek near State College, PA., or the Texas Hole of the San Juan River in New Mexico. – Needless to say, very interesting subject material. – Signed by author and illustrator – as new in slip case - $90.00 | Click here for pictures | |
| Prosek, James – JOE AND ME – 1997 1st ed. – Morrow, NY – 190p – When the author was just fifteen, a ranger named Joe Haines caught him fishing without a permit in a stream near his home in Conn.. But instead of trying to escape like his fishing buddy, James put down his rod and surrendered. It was a move that would change his life forever. Expecting a small fine a lecture, James instead received enough knowledge about fishing and the great outdoors to last a lifetime. The story of this unlikely friendship between two men, one old, one young captures the enthusiasm of youth and the wisdom of experience. The author’s reflections are intimate and expansive, inspirational and full of wonder. – very fine as issued without dust jacket, - Signed by author - $35.00 | Click here for pictures | |
| Prosek, James – TROUT OF THE WORLD – 2003 1st ed. – Stewart, Tabori & Chang, NY – 223p – From the extinct giant trout of the Caspian Sea to the small golden brown trout of British chalk streams, the author has dedicated his unique painting talent to bringing to life trout from around the world, several of which are the few remaining of their type. Prosek has a passion for trout and conveys their beauty with the stroke of his brush in this collection of 100 gorgeous watercolors. The text provides an historical profile of each fish along with personal reflections by the author. Both sensitive and informative, this book is a must for the library of the angler as well as the ichthyologist. – very fine in very find dust jacket. - $35.00 | Click here for pictures | |
| Prosek, James – TROUT – 1996 1st ed. – Knopf, NY – 158p – Having developed a passion for fishing as a boy, the author searched in vain for a book that catalogued the trout he had come to treasure. Then he began painting them himself, inspired by John Audubon’s classic bird portraits. This book is the dazzingly beautiful result, with more than seventy original watercolors by a true prodigy – only 20 years old and already considered “a fair bid to become the Audubon of the fishing world” (The New York Times). – With youthful passion and stunning accuracy, Prosek celebrates as never before the indelible beauty and variety of the trout. – Very fine in very fine dust jacket – Signed by author. - $50.00 | Click here for pictures | |
| 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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| Ransome, Arthur – ROD AND LINE - Fly Fisher’s Classic Library 1998 Limited to 950 Copies Edition of the 1929 1st. – 240p – The author wrote a weekly column “Rod and Line” for “The Guardian”. He is responsible in part for saving the seldom re-printed work of Sergei Aksakov (1791-1859) a wealthy Russian land-owner and a angler of renown who penned the very entertaining “Akasakov On Fishing” concerning his fishing adventures. Also includes Ransome’s essays on fishing, tackle, fishing adventures and more or less saves the author’s fishing articles from oblivion. A work that should be placed in the front rank of contemporary angling literature, both for its insight into the “sunset hues” through which most see the sport and its literary excellence. – $75.00 | Click here for pictures | |
| 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 (Editor) – THE SPECKLED BROOK TROUT – 1902 First Trade Edition, First Printing – 184p – Russell, NY – This is the first trade edition of this highly-sought collectible after an original limited edition of 350 copies. Attractively bound in birch-bark-patterned boards decorated with angling flies this book has long been considered a classic collectible with its unique production values which accompany Rhead’s always incomparable art work. Illustrated throughout with numerous charming vignette (in text) type drawings and 17 full-page plates. Page 110 is a full color plate of flies and was prepared by Mary Orvis Marbury, daughter of Charles F. Orvis founder of the renown Orvis tackle company. – This book is notoriously fragile and is extremely difficult to find even in fair condition. As you can see by viewing the accompanying photos, this book is in unusually good condition. It does exhibit some of the usual flaking of the spine inherent with this book but retains the little sticker with the title. The front hinge is starting but should not be a problem. There is a signature on the free front end paper and a bit of paper surface disrupted also on the end paper. The book exhibits absolutely no foxing with the text as clear as a bell. For this rare 1902 fragile book – Very good plus - $275.00 | Click here for pictures | |
| 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 | ||
| Rhead, Louis – AMERICAN TROUT STREAM INSECTS – 1916 1st edition – 177p – Frederick A. Stokes, NY – With the lengthy sub-title – A Guide to Angling Flies and Other Aquatic Insects Alluring to Trout, selected and painted for each month of the trout season from nearly one hundred living specimens native to the rivers and lakes of the temperate zone of North America, with notes on and reproductions of artificial imitation flies tied by the author, and a chapter on the mode of tying artificial flies, with assisting charts and illustrations of a complete set of new artificial nature-lures copied exactly from carefully colored life-pictures that bass and other game fishes consume as food. – This is the very hard-to-find first edition, which when published was the first and most comprehensive studies of stream entomology ever published in American. – Book is fine, still crisp and clean with absolutely no foxing – front hinge is starting but does not present a problem – A rare, very collectible book in very good condition. - $140.00 | Click here for pictures | |
| Rhead, Louis – BAIT ANGLING FOR COMMON FISHES – 1907 1st edition – 152p – Outing Publishing Co., NY – Obviously this is not a fly fishing based book. But I, like many other angling literature lovers, always perk up when I hear Louis Rhead’s name mentioned. Well know as the author of many book and illustrator of countless others and having written classic angling books such as “American Trout Stream Insects” (1916) and The Speckled Brook Trout” (1902), it poses the question. How talented can one man be? Many people collect angling books just to amass the artwork of Rhead, and yes, he was that good. This is an early work and is in absolute wonderful condition for a book over a century old. A very nice collectible. – Book is fine with no foxing exhibited anywhere throughout the interior – a superb copy - $75.00 | Click here for pictures | |
| Rhead, Louis – FISHERMAN’S LURES AND GAME FISH FOOD – 1920 1st ed. – Schribner & Sons, NY – 186p – I intentionally seek book by this author because of the large number of lovers and collectors of Rhead’s artwork. His books are replete with his drawings and most like this one, include the usual viginettes at the head of each chapter. In this effort Rhead depicts with his colored drawings of various creatures fish eat and new and improved artificial imitations nature lures. Also includes chart-plans to show the haunts where fish feed on them in lakes and rivers. All tissue overlays are present. – A spot on front cover, but the book is otherwise in very good shape with no foxing exhibited. - $40.00 | Click here for pictures | |
| 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Ripley, Aiden Lassel – SPORTING ETCHINGS – 1970 1st edition – 91 printed pages, 40 etchings – Barre, MA. – This is not an angling book, but I know many of my angling friends are also serious bird hunters. So this book is for all you wildfowling enthusiasts out there. A collection of black & white etchings, all worthy of being framed, by this premier sporting artist with commentary by Dana Lamb. Ripley along with Ogden Pleissner and William Schaldach, were the preeminent painters of sporting scenes of the twentieth century and his beautiful etchings allowing the reader to vicariously see the countryside and join in the hunt, make it easy to see why his art was so highly valued. As you can see by viewing the accompanying photos, Ripley’s etchings captures the hunter’s world at that breathless second every hunter experiences and would like to experience again. – book is very fine in very fine dust jacket. - $45.00 | Click here for pictures | |
| Ritz, Charles – A FLY FISHER’S LIFE – 1960 1ST American Edition – 230p – Holt, NY – Charles Ritz truly was an expert angler and in all honestly this is not a book for amateurs. Ritz was a technician where angling was concerned and he investigated every aspect thoroughly of to gain the insight required to become one of the true luminaries of the angling world. But Ritz discusses more than art and technique. Gathered here are the experiences and observations of a long and fascinating career. His stories of famous fishermen who wade the best fly waters of Europe, Canada and the USA will stir anyone who has ever held a rod bent double by the struggles of a fighting fish. Ritz was such a renown fly caster that his methods are still being studied today. This is a book that really should be on the shelves of all serious anglers. –A rare Signed and Inscribed copy to his personal friend Arthur H. Alintuck who was a founder of United Fly Tyers and arranged for Ritz’s visits to America. – Has lightly written in pencil information about Alintuck on half-title page easily erased if desired. – Book is very good with spot from past newspaper insert – dust jacket worn but whole. - $100.00 | Click here for pictures | |
| Ritz, Charles – A FLY FISHER’S LIFE – 1960 1ST American Edition – 230p – Holt, NY – This is the same good book as above but without the signature and inscription. – Book is fine in worn but whole dust jacket. - $60.00 | Click here for pictures | |
| Roberts, John - THE WORLD’S BEST TROUT FLI |
