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Eliason, Sid: "Madison River Country" 1992 Charleston Books, 1st Edition 1st Printing, Fine in Fine DJ, Signed by the Author,

A Historical Fly-Fishing Novel, and sequel to Eliasons "Snake River Country".

Ellis, Ron: "Cogans Woods" 2001 Pruett Publishing, 1st Edition 1st Printing, Fine in Fine DJ, Signed by the Author, Cover Price $21.95

Enger, Jim: "The Incompleat Angler" 1996 Countrysport Press, 1st Edition 1st Printing, Fine in Fine DJ, Signed by the Author.

The best part of trout fishing is where you end up doing it," writes Jim Enger in this book of angling adventure.

Engle, Ed: "Seasonal, A Life Outside", 1989 Pruett Publications, 1st Edition 1st Printing, Signed by the Author, Near Fine in VG+ DJ (very minor shipping bumps at corners). [173 pgs, 6" x 9"].     (Publishers Weekly Review) After graduating from the University of Colorado, Engle, a member of the Woodstock generation, tried his hand at various minimum-wage jobs - landscaping, quarrying - then found work as a seasonal employee with the U.S. Forest Service. This is his engaging account of his 12 years as a "timber beast." Engle has manned visitor centers, maintained campgrounds, inventoried timber, supervised tree planting, fought forest fires. The work clearly suits him. He introduces readers to colorful characters hired by the Senior Community Service Employment Program and describes a mountain race - 11 miles up, seven miles down - that willl have the reader gasping. Engle writes that he finds time to fish, look at birds and other wildlife, enjoy scenery. Nature lovers will appreciate his attitude.

Engle, Ed: "Splitting Cane" 2002 Stackpole Books, 1st Edition 1st Printing, Signed by the Author, Fine in Fine or better DJ. [256 pgs, 6" x 9"]  Cover Price: $29.95   *** Interviews with 16 contemporary rodmakers.   *** Tips on caring for a bamboo rod     (Excerpt/Review:) The old-school bamboo fly-fishing rod, with its irresistibly warm, natural, and romantic tradition, is explored through conversations with 16 bamboo rodmakers. Profiled in the book are Mike Clark of South Creek, Ltd.; Walt Carpenter; John Bradford; Jim Hidy; Homer Jennings; Joe Arguello; Jeff Wagner; Charlie and Steven Jenkins; Glenn Brackett and the R.L. Winston Rod Company; Ted Knott; George Maurer; Robert Gorman; Bernard Ramanauskas; Dwight Lyons; Don Schroeder; and Carl-Johan Anderberg. The author test-casted the rods and then interviewed the makers to get the story behind each rod's making. The in-depth stories, along with clear, detailed descriptions of bamboo rods, and a chapter on rod-making basics make this an excellent read for all who appreciate a fine bamboo rod.

Engle, Ed: "Tying Small Flies", 2004 Stackpole Books, 1st Edition 1st Printing, Signed by the Author, Near Fine  in a Near Fine DJ (book and jacket bumped at corners during shipping.) [240 pgs, 7" x 9"] Cover Price: $34.95.     Taking trout on lightweight rods with flies as small as size 20 and 30 is a challenge. Learn to imitate midges' trailing shucks and drowned adults, tie tiny parachutes and white-winged Tricos, and create patterns that mimic microcaddis and micro scuds. Engle covers small-fly history, tying tools, and materials. Tips on fishing techniques come from Ed Engle's 30 years of experience fishing small flies on the South Platte River.

Fergus, Jim: "The Sporting Road" 1999 St Martins Press, 1st Edition 1st Printing, Fine in Fine DJ, Signed by the Author.  Cover Price $24.95

Flick, Art: "New Streamside Guide" 1969 Crown Books, 1st Printing, Very Good (light edgewear) in Very Good (small  bends at edges) DJ.

Fox, Charles: "this Wonderful World of Trout" 1963 Foxcrest, Privately printed Limited Edition #788, Very Good in a Good DJ, Previous owners signature to FEP, Signed by Author.

Fromm, Pete: "Blood Knot" 1998 Lyons Press, 1st Edition 1st Printing, Fine in Near Fine DJ.

Fromm, Pete: "Night Swimming" 1999 Picador, 1st Edition 1st Printing, Fine in Fine DJ, Signed by the Author ,

Fuller, Tom: "Underwater Flies for Trout" 1996 Ragged Mtn Press, 1st Edition 1st Printing, Near Fine in VG DJ

Fullum, Jay "Fishy": "Fishy's Flies" 2002 Stackpole Books, 1st Edition 1st Printing, Fine Paperback. [96 pgs, 8.5" x 11"]  Cover Price: $9.95    (Excerpt/Review:) With an artist's deft touch, Fishy Fullum presents 27 original, innovative, and effective fly patterns. Each fly was designed to be tier friendly, using a few readily available materials and taking less time and skill to tie than more elaborate ties. Materials lists, step-by-step tying instructions, and introductions describing the fly give all the necessary help for tying these simple yet unusual flies.

Furtman, Michael: "Trout Country" 1995 North Word Press, 1st Edition, Fine in Fine DJ, Signed by the Author, Cover Price $39.00     (Excerpt/Review:) An absolutely beautiful book with full page photos and artwork covering the subject of trout and the locations they're fished.