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Talleur, Dick: "Pretty and Practical Salmon Flies", 1999 Abenaki Publishers (Vermont), 1st Edition 1st Printing, Fine in Near Fine DJ, Signed by the Author.   [236 pgs, 11.25" x 8.75" Oblong] Cover Price $65.00. (DJ Excerpt) When I first began chasing salar. I was very much in awe of salmon-fishing tradition. Since then, I been privileged to have fished extensively in the magnificent rivers of Russia’s Kola Peninsula. There, in salar’s last stronghold, I've had the chance to cast to a lot of salmon, under varying conditions, and also to observe many other anglers, some of whom are world class. One learns from such experiences.     So, if one has such a broad view of the salmon fly, how does that person assay to write a treatise on the construction of it? Simply by focusing on technique rather than pattern, character rather than style, construction rather than image, expediency rather than dogma, and experience rather than bias. I believe that form follows function. I believe that materials that are physically similar can and should be considered interchangeable. I believe that educated, competent tying opens up a world of possibilities that may be tempered and disciplined, but not limited by, hidebound tradition, And that’s what this book is all about.

Talleur, Dick: "Pretty and Practical Salmon Flies", 1999 Abenaki Publishers (Vermont), Limited Edition of 125 copies of the 1st Edition, Fine in Fine DJ, Signed by the Author, Numbered and with a fly tied by the author laid in on special mount.   [236 pgs, 11.25" x 8.75" Oblong] (See description above)

Talleur, Dick: "Guide to Fly Tying", 2000 Stackpole Books, 1st Edition 1st Printing, Fine in Near Fine DJ, Signed by the Author.   [193 pgs, 8.75" x 11.25"] Cover Price $50.00  (DJ Excerpt) Here in exquisite detail are the essential steps for tying dry flies, wet flies, nymphs, streamers, terrestrials - even a crayfish imitation - from the author who set the standard for step by step instruction. Talleur's classic reference, Mastering the Art of Fly Tying taught a generation of fly fishers how to tie. Now he has updated that work with full color photos and the latest in materials, tools and techniques. All the popular patterns are here, as well as many of the author's favorite variations Each step is explained and illustrated, with special emphasis on tricky or difficult maneuvers.

Talleur, Dick: "Inside Fly Tying", 2004 Stackpole Books, 1st Edition 1st Printing, Fine paperback, Signed by the Author.   [92 pgs, 8.75" x 11.25"] Cover Price $19.95 (Back cover Excerpt) Inside Fly Tying is filled with master fly tier Dick Talleur’s tested tips for solving common fly-tying problems and techniques to simplify tying methods. Full of advice and step-by-step color photos, this book will make tying the most fishable and popular flies easier.

Tapply, William G.: "Opening Day & other neuroses", 1990 Nick Lyons Books, 1st Edition 1st Printing, Signed by the Author, Fine with gift inscription in Fine DJ.

Tapply, William G.: "Home Water ", 1992 Lyons & Burford, 1st Edition 1st Printing, Fine in Fine DJ, Signed by the Author.

Tapply, William G.: "Sportsman's Legacy", 1993 Lyons & Burford, 1st Edition 1st Printing, Fine in Fine DJ, Signed by the Author.

Tapply, William G.: "A Fly-Fishing Life", 1997 The Lyons Press, 1st Edition 1st Printing, Fine in Near Fine DJ,  Cover Price $25.00.

Tapply, William G.: "Pocket Water", 2001 The Lyons Press, 1st Edition 1st Printing, Fine in Near Fine DJ, Signed by the Author, Cover Price $24.95.   In this eclectic collection of essays - twenty-eight in all - William Tapply moves with remarkable ease from the quirky to the lyrical to the downright hilarious. To wit, Tapply explores the frenzy that leads him to "forgo sleeping and eating and nursing important relationships and earning a living" in order to be where the trout and bass are. He details the fly-fishing corollaries of Murphy's Law (such as, "If you drop a reel onto the pavement, it's your new Abel, not that old Pfleuger Medalist."). He provides instructions on raising children to be trout-fishing partners ("Anticipate when they'll get bored, and quit five minutes earlier."). He ruminates on the art of tying flies ("Pretty soon, it's not enough to catch fish on flies you've tied yourself. You want to catch fish on flies you've invented.") And lots more.

Tapply, William G.: "Bitch Creek", 2004 The Lyons Press, 1st Edition 1st Printing, Near Fine in Near Fine DJ, Signed by the Author.   William G. Tapply has created a fresh new world in BITCH CREEK, a steamy, perfectly crafted mystery introducing Stoney Calhoun, an unlikely hero. Stoney is a man without a past. A lightning strike obliterated his memory; and, as so many might like to do, he was given a chance to completely reinvent himself. That’s not an easy task when a man doesn’t know the slightest thing about himself . But Stoney was driven by some current within and ended up as a fishing guide in Maine. He’s reeducating himself, he’s in love, and life is good - until his friend and fellow fishing guide is murdered and Stoney suspects that he himself was the target. In a riveting process of revelation, Stoney begins investigating the murder and learns to his surprise that he is, in fact, a trained investigator. The process of discovering the murderer is also a process of self-discovery. Tapply has introduced an unlikely, yet intensely likeable protagonist. He has fashioned an ingenious plot simultaneously unfolding layers of personality and intrigue in his stunning new novel.

Tapply, William G.: "Gone Fishin'", 2004 The Lyons Press, 1st Edition 1st Printing, Near Fine in Near Fine DJ, Signed by the Author.   Here is longtime fly-fishing writer William G. Tapply on the big and small pleasures of fishing, from fly tying to hunting the big ones. In "Extreme Angling," Tapply dismisses the idea of fly fishing as "The Quiet Sport," with tales of grizzly attacks, rogue logs, and big water. In "Hexed," he finds out that his local stream - overstocked and overfished - offers a lot more than he ever suspected. In "Paying Homage," he describes the mystical joys of the Beaverkill in upstate New York. In "Seven for the Road," he gives readers a peek at some of the most important things he stows in his tackle bag, including the books he carries on every trip.

Taylor, Bernie: "Big Trout", 2002 The Lyons Press (Globe-Pequot), 1st Edition 1st Printing, Signed by the Author , Fine in VG+ (shipping bumps) DJ. [192 pgs, 7" x 10"]  Cover Price: $24.95.     All anglers want to catch "big" trout, but what exactly constitutes big? For author Bernie Taylor, truly big trout are measured in pounds, not inches. Taylor considers a big trout to be a brown or rainbow of eight pounds or more; a cutthroat of five pounds or better; or a brook trout exceeding four pounds.     Topics covered include locating waters likely to hold big trout; choosing the right equipment to take them; learning how big trout hunt their prey; determining the best time to fish; and honing the necessary angling skills. Included is a special section on innovative tactics and flies likely to produce trout of truly monstrous size.

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Taylor, C. Barr: "Shadow of the Salmon", 1994 Tehabi Books (Harper Collins), 1st Edition 1st Printing, Fine Paperback. [128 pgs, 10" x 11"]  Photographic paper covers. Cover Price: $24.95.     (Publisher's Description) From Northern California to the wilds of Alaska, the compelling stories and color photos capture the thrill of the strike, rush of the run and the beauty of the wilderness and waters upon which they depend.

Tertuliani, John: "Smallmouth Bass and Streams: Thoughts on Fly-Fishing", 2005 Lotic Books, 1st Edition 1st Printing, Fine Paperback, Signed by the Author, Issue Price $19.95.   Stream biologist John Tertuliani applies scientific principles to dispel common beliefs about smallmouth bass and streams and helps you catch bigger fish than ever before. These principles also apply to trophy trout.

Thomas, E. Donnall, Jr,: "Dream Fish and Road Trips", 1996 Lyons & Burford, 1st Edition 1st Printing, Fine in Near Fine DJ, Signed by the Author, Cover Price $22.95.     (Dust jacket Excerpt): ...a brilliant new collection of fly-fishing stories from a man who has been fortunate enough to life in two angling meccas - Alaska and Montana - and who has traveled the world in search of fly-fishing adventures, from Christmas island to Siberia..

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Tirana, Turhan:"Fly Fishing, A Life in Midstream ", 1996 Kensington Books, 1st Edition 1st Printing, Fine in Fine DJ, Signed by the Author, Cover Price $20.00.

Tosches, Rich:"Zipping My Fly" , 2002 Berkeley Publishing (Perigee Books), 1st Edition 1st Printing, Fine in VG DJ that has minor shipping bumps at edges, Signed by the Author, Cover Price $19.95. Armed with a rod, a pen, and an eccentric sense of humor, Rich Tosches begins his globe-trotting exploration in the Grand Teton Mountains, site of the World Fly Fishing Championship. From the choices of a creek in Massachusetts, where he was first introduced to fly fishing, to the wilds of Alaska and New Zealand to his Colorado home, Tosches offers up a side-splitting collection of observations on every angle-and angler-of one of America's favorite pastimes.

Troy, John:"You Should Have Been Here Yesterday ",   2003 Lyons Press, 1st Edition 1st Printing, Fine Paperback. Cover Price $12.95  (Back cover descriptioon) This marvelous collection contains 150 hilarious cartoons - both old and new - by John Troy, one of America's most gifted outdoor humorists. They treat all forms of fishing, from dry-fly angling for trout to party-boat fishing in salt water. From the man standing in the prow of a storm-tossed lifeboat casting a fly rod (while his fellow shipwrecked passengers cry: "For the love of God, man, switch to wets...they'll never rise in seas like this!") to the new arrival at the Pearly Gates in full fishing gear (who is told, as every angler is at one time or another: "You should have been here yesterday. They were really biting."), this priceless collection of brilliant wit and laughter will entertain anglers everywhere. It makes a perfect gift for anyone who loves to fish.

Ulanski, Stan L.:"The Science of Fly Fishing ", 2003 University of Virginia Press, 1st Edition, Fine in a Fine DJ. [204 pgs, 6" x 9.25"] Cover Price $27.95  (DJ Excerpt) The foundations of fly fishing history, literature, and mechanics are firmly anchored in the disciplines of science, yet until now there has been no work that integrates scientific components into the sport of angling for trout and other game fish. The Science of Fly-Fishing fills that void. Stan L. Ulanksi presents the basic elements of the physical and biological sciences in a way that helps the reader see their practical application to fishing. The Science of Fly-Fishing is designed for anglers - whether they have any formal background in science or not - who are curious about the relevance of science to their sport. The angling-related scientific concepts revealed in the book require no more of the reader than a good dose of common sense and a willingness to expand his or her fly-fishing knowledge. Ulanski’s thoughtful explorations of topics such as the physics of fly casting, the angler’s environment, the diet of trout, and the role of lake geology and biology will help anglers reach a greater understanding of and appreciation for the natural aquatic home of their quarry.