The Flye and the Pen

Talleur, Richard W. - FLY-FISHING FOR TROUT (A Guide For Adult Beginners) 1974 1st ed. - 260p - Winchester, N.Y. - arguably one of the best instructional book ever written, easy to follow sound advice and not just for beginners- - f in f. $30.00
Talleur, Richard W. - FLY-FISHING FOR TROUT (A Guide For Adult Beginners) - 1974 1st ed. - 206p - Winchester, N.Y. - f no dj. $20.00
Talleur, Richard W. - FLY-FISHING FOR TROUT - 1987 ptg. - 282p - Winchester, Piscataway - signed & inscribed - f in vg - $35.00
Talleur, Richard W. - MASTERING THE ART OF FLY-TYING - 1979 1st ed. - Stackpole, Harrisburg - 223p - a hands on guide to better flytying skills, with over 30 new and traditional patterns, illust. with 500 color and b/w photos - signed - f in f. $45.00
Talleur, Richard W. - MASTERING THE ART OF FLY-TYING - 1979 1st ed. - 223p - Stackpole, Harrisburg - f in vg. $35.00
Talleur, Richard W. - MASTERING THE ART OF FLY-TYING - 1979 1st ed. - 223p - Stackpole, Harrisburg - f in g+ dj. $30.00
Talleur, Richard W. - THE FLY TYER’S PRIMER - 1986 1st ed. - 165p - Winchester, Piscataway - over 300 b/w photos and drawings, includes procedures, also tools, materials and techniques - f. $25.00
Talleur, Richard W. - THE VERSATILE FLY TYER - 1990 1st ed. - 339p - Lyons, N.Y. - more than 600 helpful photos, clear tying instructions, many innovations all aimed at improving your skills - *signed - as new.* $40.00
Talleur, Dick – DRY-FLY HANDBOOK – 1992 1st ed. – 161p – Lyons, NY – Illustrated with nearly 100 photos & line drawings, this is a clear, practical guide to the art & techniques of dry-fly fishing. – The author, acknowledged as a superb teacher, addresses all facets of fishing a floating fly; also tackle & casting for a variety of situations, leaders & knots, fly design options, the basic surface insects, plus proven techniques for fishing all types of rivers & streams. – A compact & extremely helpful book for the angler who wishes to improve their dry fly fishing. – as new - $40.00
Tapply, William G. – HOME WATER (Near and Far) – 1992 1st ed. – 155p – Lyons, NY – Moving from the intimacy of nearby creeks and other home waters, to the exploration of new waters, this popular author is always learning and we learn with him – f in f - $30.00
Temple, Michael - FIRST STEPS TO FLYFISHING - 1924 1st ed. - 62p - Mills & Boon, London - with an additional 16 pages of ads, contains chapters on tackle, where, when and how and an interesting discussion of 14 flies of note-sl foxing - o/w vg. $20.00
Thomas Jr., E. Donnal - DREAM FISH AND ROAD TRIPS - 1996 1st ed. - 177p Lyons, N.Y - the author states; “It’s the people that disappoint you in the end, not the fish”. Flyfishing from Montana, Alaska and beyond - f in f. $20.00
Traver, Robert – TROUT MAGIC – 1974 1st ed. – 216p – Crown, NY – There is enough of Traver’s “trout magic” in this book to rub off on every reader. The author weaves his bewitching, inimitable story-telling spell. This is a marvelous catch of wit, wisdom and anecdote sure to delight everyone who enjoys a master story teller who loves to write about fishing. This book includes the now famous; Testament of a Fisherman, which explains why the author loves fishing. – red ink gift inscription on free front endpaper – otherwise fine in very good dust jacket. - $65.00
Traver, Robert - TROUT MADNESS - 1960 1st ed. - 178p - St. Martins, N.Y. - f in vg. $50.00
Traver, Robert - LAUGHING WHITEFISH - albeit this is a non-flyfishing title, and one of only a few on the list , I threw it in for the abundant Traver fans or perhaps a token appeasement gift to a non-fishing spouse who just enjoys reading - f in f. $20.00
Turner, Eric Horsfall - ANGLER’S CAVALADE - 1966 1st ed. - Black, London - 131p a practical interpretation of the philosophy, the tradition and the requirements of flyfishing for trout, with a valuable apprasial of Norwegian salmon fishing, the author has 50 years experience - f in vg. $25.00
United States Dept. of Interior - SPORT FISHING U.S.A. - nd. - 464p - pub. by same- well done intro to the finny pursuits by Uncle Sam - nice photography - f. $15.00
Up De Graff, Thad S. – BODINES (Or Camping on the Lycoming) – 1994 reprint of 1879 1st ed. – 279p – Gateway, Baltimore – This is an enchanting tale of 2 anglers, who for 8 years, spent the entire month of June camped on Lycoming Creek in what was at that time the complete wilderness of the mountains of northern PA. – the scenery, the native trout caught of flies and the beautiful Lycoming make this a delightful trip. – vf no dj - $75.00
Van Vliet, John – THE ART OF FLY TYING – 1994 1st ed. – 128p – DeCosse, Minn – With outstanding photography to assist, this book is a wonderful introduction to the fundamentals of fly tying – includes the tools and the materials & techniques required for fly tying & provides clear color photos of the most popular patterns and recipes you’ll need to tie them – hard cover spiral bound issued without dj – fine - $25.00
Venables, Bernard – A FISHERMAN’S TESTAMENT – 1997 Limited to 990 numbered copies reprint of 1949 1st – 120p – Medlar Press, Shropshire – This beautiful edition of what is now a rare and collectible book was specially published to celebrate the 90th birthday of the author. From trout to perch, from chub to pike, this book will be loved by all anglers. A many faceted approach to the all-round art of angling. Beautifully illustrated by the author with 35 drawings including vignette and full page. Superb job by Medlar Press. - as new - $90.00	Click here for pictures
Veniard, John - FLY-TYING PROBLEMS (And Their Answers) - 1972 1st American ed. - Crown, N.Y. - 124p - an important work, devoted exclusively to the particular problems that arise at the various stages of tying flies - well illust. with photos and line drawings - f in f. $35.00
Vernon, Steven – ANTIQUE FISHING REELS – 1985 1st ed. – 192p – Stackpole, Harrisburg – If you’re an aspiring or practicing fanantic in pursuit of antique fishing reels, this book is for you. Through his probing and digging the author provides an array of information and illustrations that will help you get more enjoyment from collecting. This book allows you to zero in on dates and critical reel developments. Few others speak with such knowledge and eloquence about the magnificent art of reel making. Some of the reels covered include: Malloch, Orvis, Ed & Julius Vom Hofe. W. Mills & Son, Leonard/Philbrook, Misselbach and Billinghurst plus countless others. – Fine in one small tear dust jacket - $55.00
Vesey/Lamonte - GAME FISH OF THE WORLD - 1949 1st ed. - 446p - Nicolson & Watson, London - fishing literally throughout the world for trout, bass, pike, walleye, tarpon, etc., Cuban fishing with Hemingway - cvs sunned o/w vg. $35.00
Voss Bark, Anne - WEST COUNTRY FLY FISHING - 1983 1st ed. - 131p - Batsford, London - this book is about the rivers and lakes of the West Country and is a distillation of the experience and knowledge of many people who have fished and loved them over the years - f in vg. $20.00
Voss Bark, Conrad - CONRAD VOSS BARK ON FLYFISHING - 1989 1st ed. - 166p - Hymen, London - illust. - basic advice on fly fishing for trout, salmon & sea trout - includes a 22p chapter on “Favorite Flies” with the patterns - vf in vf - $25.00
Waite, John – SERIOUS FLYFISHING (With Survey Results) – 1997 1st ed. – 288p – PP, Spokane – packed with useful information and designed for easy reference – full results of the most comprehensive survey of knowledgeable, experienced flyfishers are revealed – interesting concept, well written – signed – f in f - $30.00
Walden, Howard T. - THE LAST POOL - 1972 1st ed. - 297p - Crown, N.Y. - combined reprinting of BIG STONY & UPSTREAM & DOWN , forward by Sparse Grey Hackle - enjoyable stories - vf in vf. $40.00
Walden, Howard T. - THE LAST POOL - 1972 1st ed. - 297p - Crown, N.Y. - vg in g. $25.00
Walden, Howard T. - FAMILAR FRESH WATER FISHES of AMERICA - 1964 1st ed. - 324p - Harper & Row, N.Y. - drawings by Carl Burger, the title tells it like it is, they’re all in here - name on inside cv. o/w f in vg dj. $15.00
Walker, C.F. - THE ART OF CHALK STREAM FISHING - 1969 1st American ed. - Stackpole, Harrisburg - 192p - the author endeavors to present a re-statement of how to fish a chalkstream, covering everything from A to Z - including both natural and artificial flies - illust. with b/w photos - f in f. $25.00
Wallis, H.F. - WHERE TO FISH - 1963-64 ed. - 408p - Harmsworth, London - information concerning fishing clubs, addresses of secretaries, record fish in England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland - f in vg. $15.00
Walton, Izaak - THE COMPLEAT ANGLER - 1975 ptg. - Weathervane, N.Y. - 224p - this one is illust. by Arthur Rackham - f in creased dj. $30.00
Wanless, Alexander - THREADLINE ANGLING - 1st ed. - nd - 180p - Herbert Jenkins, London - deals with methods of presentation, lots of diagrams and drawings, a different approach - f in g dj. $15.00
Waterman, Charles F. – A HISTORY OF ANGLING – 1981 1st ed. – 253p – Winchester, NY – a unique and very interesting look at angling from earliest times to the present – many interesting facts and surprises – an informative book – well illust. with both old and new photos – f in g+ - $35.00
Waterman, Charles F. - MODERN FRESH AND SALT WATER FLY FISHING - 1972 1st ed. - 368p - Winchester, N.Y. - a treatise on methods, gear and principles, from this well known expert - f in vg. $15.00
Waterman, Charles F. - BLACK BASS & THE FLY ROD - 1993 1st ed. - Stackpole, Harrisburg - 248p - complete instructions for better bass fishing, includes gear selection, bass bugs with a history, casting, reading water and proper or boating approach - as new. $20.00
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
Weeks, Edward - FRESH WATERS - 1968 1st ed. - 223p - Little Brown, Boston - trout and salmon fishing experiences by a former editor of the; “Atlantic Monthly” - many text illust. by Walter Dower - vg in one tr. dj. $15.00

Westman, James - WHY FISH BITE AND WHY THEY DON’T - 1961 1st ed. - 211p - Bonanza, N.Y. - a new approach to what must rank as one of the oldest questions - nicely illust. with drawings and maps - f in f. $15.00
Wetherell, W.D. – VERMONT RIVER – 1984 1st ed. – Lyons, NY – 149p – This is a book of joy and delight, an extended love letter to a river, a region, a fish and a sport. The river runs through the hills of eastern Vermont, the fish is the trout; and the sport is fly fishing and the literary tradition that goes with it. – former owner’s name on ffep – o/w – f - $40.00
Wetzel, Charles M. – PRACTICAL FLY FISHING – 1943 1st ed. – 283p – Christopher, Boston – This is truly one of America’s classic angling works. Includes modern angling techniques from this acknowledged expert along with entomology and a solid fly tying lesson. This book definitely falls into the hard to find category but finding one with the original very fragile dust jacket in close to impossible. – very good in worn but otherwise rare good dust jacket. - $130.00
Wetzel, Charles - TROUT FLIES (Naturals and Imitations) - 1955 1st ed. - 152p - Stackpole, Harrisburg - a pioneering effort on hatches and streamside entomology, includes many patterns - a scarce and desirable title - f in worn dj. $100.00
Wetzel, Charles - TROUT FLIES (Naturals and Imitations) - 1955 1st ed. - 152p - Stackpole, Harrisburg - corners sl. rubbed - no dj o/w vg+. $85.00
Whitlock, Dave - GUIDE TO AQUATIC TROUT FOODS - 1982 1st ed. - 216p - Lyons, N.Y. - line drawings and color charts by author - chapters on concepts of imitation, water, how trout feed, mayflies, caddisflies, etc. - plus Dave’s favorite patterns - *signed &* inscribed - f in vg. $40.00
Williams, Russ & Cadieux, Charles L. THE WAYS OF GAME FISH - 1972 1st ed. 326p - Ferguson, Chicago - 48 color plates & literally loaded with photos & drawings - a plethora of info on most gamefish, also interesting fishing stories - vg $20.00
Wilson, Dermont – FISHING THE DRY FLY – 1974 ptg. of 1957 1st – Black, London – Considered one of England’s foremost anglers, the author offers advice concerning the do’s and don’ts of successful dry-fly fishing. Also advice on newly developed tackle. Signed with lengthy inscription – fine in very good plus dust jacket. - $40.00
Wilson, Dermot - FISHING THE DRY FLY - 1987 ptg of 1970 1st ed. - 172p - Lyons, N.Y. - the do,s and don’ts of fishing the dry-fly, by one of England’s foremost flyfishermen, plus advice on newly developed fishing tackle - f in f. $30.00
Wilson, Eugene - A PILGRAMAGE OF ANGLERS - 1952 Limited to 500 Ed. - PP, Hartford - 176p - tales regarding an annual salmon fishing trip to Anticosti Island - well written with some humor thrown in - sketches by Katherine Wilson - signed and numbered - vf $125.00
Witter, Dean – MEANDERINGS OF A FISHERMAN – no date – 61p – PP, San Francisco – The author shares his turn of the century angling experiences fly fishing from Calif. to South America to New Zealand & beyond. – Written is a relaxed style so sadly missing in today’s world. – Includes colored maps & drawings. – Bound in green cloth with gilt decorations and title. – *very good - $30.00*
Woolner, Frank - TROUT HUNTING - 1977 1st ed. - 246p - Winchester, N.Y. - a master angler shares all his expertise on the pursuit of the trout, many useful tips and advice - f in f. $20.00