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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, Dick – MASTERING THE ART OF FLY TYING – 1979 1st edition – 223p – Stackpole, Harrisburg – Sit down at the tying bench with Richard Talleur as he demonstrates not only how but why traditional fly patterns work - and how they can be improved using today's tools and materials - in over thirty "hands-on" lessons, fully illustrated in step-by-step photo sequences. Includes index & bibliography, illustrated with full-color plates plus hundreds of line-drawings in over 30 hands-on lessons, photography by Matthew Vinciguerra & drawings by Ernest W Lussier. Dick was both a superior tyer and tying instructor. Dick recently passed away and will be sorely missed by all that knew him, his talent and his droll sense of humor. Thankfully his substantial contributions to the world of fly tying will always remain at our fingertips. – This copy is signed by Dick. - Book is fine in very good to fine dust jacket . $45.00	Click here for pictures
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
Tod, E.M. – WET-FLY FISHING (Treated Methodically) – 1918 later printing of 1903 1st edition – 243p plus index and 4p of glowing newspaper reviews - Sampson Low, Marston, London – Since fish and their habits do not change and fish respond to the same stimuli as they did a hundred or a thousand years ago, it is a shame that these older books with their sage advice on both flies and techniques are so often overlooked while being labeled as outdated. If you read J.C. Mottram’s “Fly Fishing” (Some New Arts & Mysteries) you would see he wholeheartedly agrees with this principle. Changes do indeed take place, but they are limited to what man can do with his technology as regards new materials applied to the science of rod making and the synthetic materials now being used to tie flies. The fish, thankfully remain the same At any rate here is a wonderful little collectible with much helpful info for the angler that enjoys fishing wet flies and emergers. – *small neat inscription on free front end paper* – otherwise vg - $45.00	Click here for pictures
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	Click here for pictures
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, 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. – UPSTREAM AND DOWN -1938 1st ed. – Macmillan, NY – 367p – Finding these earlier American angling books in very good condition retaining their quaint dust jackets is one of the most enjoyable aspects of dealing in an angling books. This is a charming collectible sure to brighten up the shelves of any serious collector. With 14 exquisite pencil drawings by Milton C. Weiler, it includes essays on the art and philosophy of trout fishing. First published as a limited edition Derrydale which in 1938 was priced at $10.00. Oh, for those good old days. – very good plus in very nice repaired dust jacket - $45.00	Click here for pictures
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. - 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. - 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
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
Wells, Henry P. – THE AMERICAN SALMON FISHERMAN – 1886 1st edition – Harper & Brothers, NY – 166p + author’s 2p catalog – Here is a rare, extremely hard-to-find collectible by Henry P. Wells who was responsible for the historic, colorful Parmacheene Belle fly. The text contains much on rods, reels, flies, casting and techniques for this king of game fish. In rare very good condition in green covers with frontis B/W plate, of successful anglers resting on shore, plate is complete with tissue guard. Has former owner’s name on free front endpaper and a worn spot on inside cover. Binding is tight and book is overall in amazingly good condition. – very good $125.00	Click here for pictures
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 – PRACTICAL FLY FISHING – 1943 1st edition – 283p – Christopher, Boston – Although Charlie fished from Northern Canada to Florida and most other states worth fishing, he was best known in his home state of Pennsylvania where he was highly regarded as a outstanding authority on stream entomology, an expert fly tyer and an angler without peer. His excellence in all things angling would lead to his being regarded as the American Halford. His writing skills are also highly touted and he was responsible for several other books including his monumental work “American Fishing Books” still a very popular reference source. This early work is well illustrated with an extensive section explaining how to tie various flies accompanied by drawing and diagrams by the author. A nice copy of a hard to find work. – book is fine - $130.00	Click here for pictures
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	Click here for pictures
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, 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 PILGRIMAGE OF ANGLERS: & NORTH WOODS RENDEZVOUS – 1968 Limited Editions of 500 Signed & Numbered Copies – This 232 – 176p, 232p – Literary Investment Guild, Palm Beach – With sketches by the author’s wife Katherine, this is a two volume set of books encased in a colorful slipcase with a paste down label. The first is an account of the curious adventures of a company of salmon fishermen making their annual pilgrimage to the legendary angler’s paradise, Anticosti Island, including the poem “A Gaggle of Geese” inspired by the dictionary of Venery. – “North Woods Rendezvous” is a collection of the author’s experiences written in unique form with the desire to link the stories together. – Both book are almost as new in slipcase as pictures. – Hard to find both books still together in their original slipcase and especially in this fine condition. – Both books signed and numbered. - $85.00	Click here for pictures
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 $45.00
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*
Wright, Leonard M. - FISHING THE DRY FLY AS A LIVING INSECT - 1972 2nd ptg. - 187p - Dutton, N.Y. -a novel and unique approach to presenting and fishing the dry-fly. f in f. $25.00
Wright, Leonard M. - FLY-FISHING HERESIES - 1975 1st ed. - 239p - Winchester, N.Y. - controversial approach to both gear and methods, caused quite a stir among traditionalists when first published - f in f. $30.00
Wright Jr., Leonard – NEVERSINK – 1991 1st ed. – Atlantic Monthly, NY – 191p – Few rivers are as well known, but little understood, as the Catskills’ fabled Neversink, once the preserve of Edward Ringwood Hewitt and fished regularly by such legendary anglers as Theodore Gordon and George LaBranche. For over 20 years this noted angling author has fished the Neversink, studied it, and struggled to improve it. Now in this book he brings to life the river, its fish and fauna, and the lovely valley that created and sustains it. Wright’s exploration of the river is a fascinating natural history written with the skill and precision of an expert angler and the sensitivity of a naturalist. – very fine in a very fine dust jacket. – Signed and Inscribed by author. - $50.00	Click here for pictures
Wright, Leonard M. - NEVERSINK - 1991 1st ed. - 191p - Atlantic, NY - entertaining look at what can be done to a section of a trout river with knowledge, effort and love - much fishing - as new - $40.00
Wulff, Lee - THE ATLANTIC SALMON - 1958 1st ed. - 222p - Barnes, NY - a classic work by a classic angler - illust. by Lee plus photos & 4 color fly plates - considered to be the last word on the Atlantic salmon - signed with warm inscription - f in g tp dj - $95.00	Click here for pictures
Wulff, Lee – SALMON ON A FLY – 1992 1st ed. – Simon & Schuster, NY – 223p – Lee offers his collective wisdom and lore acquired from his many years of salmon fishing – Lee was a conservationist long before it became popular - as new - $40.00
Wulff, Lee - (Edward Janes Editor) - FISHING WITH LEE WULFF - 1972 1st ed. - 348p - Knopf, N.Y. - Lee, always a light tackle advocate, demonstrates how it’s done while fishing for salmon, also fishing for trout, bass and other gamefish - signed & inscribed by Janes - vf in vf. $40.00
Wulff, Lee -THE SPORTSMAN’S COMPANION-1968 1st ed.-413p - Harper & Row, lots of fishing, plus hunting and camping info from the man that did it all -f in f. $20.00
Young, Paul H. - MAKING AND USING THE DRY FLY - “SPECIAL MENTION” 1934 1st ed. - 81p - pp, Michigan - this is an unbelievably pristine copy of a very scarce and desirable title, obviously stored in a smoke free enviornment and handled very little if at all, a collector’s dream - although I am tempted to list this 70 year old book “as new”, I’ll opt instead for - excellent vf+. $450.00
Young, Paul H. - MAKING AND USING THE FLY AND THE LEADER - 1938 3rd ptg. - pp, Michigan - this is the maroon cvs. copy - spiral bound - Paul’s books are scarce in any edition - f. $100.00
Younger, John – RIVER ANGLING (For Salmon and Trout, with a Memoir of the Author: Together with a Treatise on the Salmon, and a list of the Tweed Salmon Casts) – 1995 Fly Fisher’s Classic Library printing of the 1864 expanded edition of the 1840 1st. – 222p – John Younger shook the angling world when he penned this classic. The life he had led left him little time for any formal education. These were hard times as his family had struggled just to keep food on the table. As an adult, John labored as a shoemaker, not a trade conducive to acquiring writing skills. Nonetheless obviously a very intelligent man, he read extensively and began to write poetry and later angling articles and finally this highly regarded classic work. The author, who’s angling skills were legendary, eventually found his workshop had become a gathering place for serious anglers where stories were exchanged along with angling methods and techniques. How nice it would be to have been there. This was Sparse Grey Hackle’s favorite angling book and he literally begged publishers to make the book available at a sensible price as the 1st and 2nd editions as collector’s items, were very expensive. Simply put, this is a good book. – Book is almost as new. - $75.00	Click here for pictures
Younger, John – RIVER ANGLING (For Salmon & Trout – More Particularly as Practiced in the Tweed & Its Tributaries) – 1967 Abercrombie & Fitch, NY edition – 94p – Here is a quaint little collectible from the Arno Press printed for the Abercrombie & Fitch Library after they received a special request from Sparse Grey Hackle, who stated; “To a lot of us, this is one of the ‘greats’ in angling literature, and I wish I could see it as he wrote it.” – fine in good dust jacket with some edge wear. - $30.00
Youngson/Hay – THE LIVES OF SALMON – 1996 1st Edition – 144p – Swan Hill, Shrewsbury – This book has been written for all those with an interest in Atlantic Salmon. The authors are two biologists who have studied the species for more than 20 years. Salmon have been studied for much longer than this by anglers, fishermen and scientists, but new issues of interest and importance arise all the time. This book is a popular scientific account of the lives of salmon, written in a straightforward style, with the sportsman and naturalist in mind. – For serious anglers, I thoroughly enjoyed this book. – Both book and jacket are very fine. - $30.00	Click here for pictures
Zahner, Don - ANGLISH SPOKEN HERE - 1986 1st ed. - Green Press, Lexington - with a forward by Charles Kuralt, forty three of the best columns from “Flyfisherman” - as new $25.00

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