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| 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 |
| 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 | |
| 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 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 |
| 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 | |
| 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 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, 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 | Click here for pictures |
| 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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