There are a total of nine plates, all contained in a white cardboard portfolio type encasement (not pictured). The first of these plates depicts the title page of the actual book and also a description of what the portfolio contains. This first plate also contains Joe’s signature along with a brief inscription to the former owner. Also you will note the number “74” which indicates that this is a relatively low number issue of the 500 limited edition.

The following eight plates contain the full color flies along with the name of both the fly and the fly’s originator.

The entire package is in very good to excellent condition with absolutely no foxing or soiling of any kind. This set of collector plates will make an excellent addition to any serious angler’s fly fishing memorabilia and will be a real enjoyable asset particularly for those of you who are serious fly tyers. As always, you have my personal assurance that if you are not totally happy with anything you purchase from me, I will cheerfully refund the amount immediately.

The package - $150.00   To purchase, or for additional information, please contact me (Bob) at caddis@tds.net for payment methods and shipping charges.

Poul Jorgensen Stonefly Nymph
Absolute Provenance

As a young serious angler/fly-tyer, I became very familiar with Poul Jorgensen and his many books on the subject. I later had the pleasure of meeting Poul personally when we were both doing demonstration tying for the Catskill Fly Fishing Center over 30 years ago when they were still located in the little town of Roscoe, NY, before they built the new Center and Museum now located Old Route 17. I was always enamored by Poul's tying skills, and with good reason, as he was long considered to be one of the foremost tyers in the world. Poul also authored more books and produced more videos on fly tying than anyone else in the world, just another example of his vast store of knowledge. Poul's books were always well accepted by the angling public due to the exceptional tying skills he possessed along with his easy-to-grasp manner of presenting instructions.
Poul would on occasion tie particular patterns which were encased in shadowboxes for display by serious collectors. My high opinion of both Poul and his obvious artistic talent were the impetus behind my purchasing several of Poul's exhibition type flies. This fly is an example of just how realistic a fly can be tyed by a multi-talented tyer with Poul's ability. This is a stonefly nymph that any knowledgeable fly-tyer will immediately recognize as a truly masterfully tyed lifelike imitation.

The fly is encased in Poul’s own shadowbox and that is Poul’s signature beneath the stonefly nymph. As can be seen by viewing the accompanying photos, there is also a small sticker on the back of the box indicating that this is one of Poul’s “artistic fishing flies”. Sadly Poul passed away in 2004 and is sorely missed by the angling public.
Here is a chance to own a beautiful example of Poul’s brilliant work at the vise. This shadowboxed stonefly will add a wonderful ambience to your fly tying room or den while it steadily increases in value over the years. I have enjoyed owning this fly for many years, now it is time for someone to have the pleasure.

Price - $225.00 + Postage
Professionally packed and shipped by Priority Mail.
To purchase, or for additional information, please contact me (Bob) at caddis@tds.net for payment methods and shipping charges.

Poul Jorgensen
Beautifully Tyed Naturalistic Dry Fly

This beautiful dry fly imitation is another prime example of why Poul Jorgensen received acclaim as one of the world’s best fly tyers. This fly, as you can see, is so lifelike you expect to see it fly away at any moment. This particular dry fly pattern is on display in the gallery which can be viewed by highlighting the words “the whole fly in color” in the paragraph below which is an excerpt from the Global FlyFisher web-site extolling Poul’s fly tying skills. You may be the judge, but I honestly think this fly looks better than the one on display. This type collector fly is an absolute no-lose purchase, this fly can only increase in value with the passing years. It comes with absolute provenance in as much as this is Poul’s personally designed shadowbox and that is Poul’s signature beneath the fly.

From Global FlyFisher:

This extremely realistic mayfly was tied by Poul Jorgensen. His inspiration for those very realistic patterns was mentioned in Judith Dunham's book, where he recounts the moment that he looked into the car trunk of Bill Blades' car and thought he saw an entomological collection.
See the whole fly in color in the gallery.

Price - $225.00 + Postage
Professionally packed and shipped Priority Mail
To purchase, or for additional information, please contact me (Bob) at caddis@tds.net for payment methods and shipping charges.

Poul Jorgensen
Jock Scott – Atlantic Salmon Fly

As the years passed, Poul turned his interest to tying the complicated and stunningly beautiful Atlantic Salmon flies which are truly the most aesthetically pleasing of all fishing flies. The Jock Scott is one of the butterfly patterns on the Victorian era and is considered a masterpiece in harmony and proportion. Designed by John Scott in 1850 and prominently featured in books by famed fly tyer and author George Kelson, this is a pattern that has long-endured as a favorite of both anglers and fly tyers throughout the world. This fly is Poul’s masterful rendition of the Jock Scott, reputedly the most famous and killing of all flies.
The fly comes with the absolute provenance of being encased in Poul’s own shadowbox with Poul’s signature appearing below the fly. What a beautiful attraction and inspiration this fly would be hanging above a serious fly tyer’s desk.

Photographing through glass is difficult, please forgive the glare appearing in two of the photos.

Price - $250.00 + Postage
Professionally packed and shipped Priority Mail
To purchase, or for additional information, please contact me (Bob) at caddis@tds.net for payment methods and shipping charges.

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