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| Ames
Jr., Thomas: "Caddisflies", 2009
Stackpole Books, 1st Edition 1st Printing, Signed
by the Author, NFin NF DJ [312 pgs, 9" x 11"]:
(Description) In the first major work on caddisflies
in three decades, Caddisflies presents the most complete pictorial survey of
Trichoptera published to date. Author, angler, and photographer Thomas Ames
Jr. traveled from the southern Appalachian highlands to the Canadian
Maritimes to collect, study, and photograph more than 100 species in 55
genera and 20 families of the caddisflies that fly fishers are most likely
to encounter on the lakes and streams of the eastern United States.
Learn how you can use the ways in which these amazing insects have adapted
to a wide range of aquatic habitats to predict which flies to choose. And
learn how to present your flies when fish are feeding on caddisflies.
Detailed descriptions and vivid photographs help identify the caddisflies on
your favorite trout waters. This all-inclusive book includes advice on
tackle and technique and a comprehensive catalog of pattern recipes. |
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| Barr,
John: "Barr Flies", 2007
Stackpole Books, 1st Edition 1st Printing, Signed
by the Author, VG+ in VG+ DJ (New books, but slightly bumped
during shipping).
[184 pgs, 8.5" x 11"]:
In Barr Flies, John
Barr shares his “confidence” patterns, the flies that he carries with him at
all times to cover nearly every scenario an angler might encounter on the
water. When used at an appropriate time with a good presentation, they are
guaranteed to catch fish. Barr tells how he developed each fly, gives tips
on when and how to fish them, and explains how he fishes multiple-fly rigs
with the Copper John as the center of a 3-fly system that optimizes
fish-catching potential. Learn Barr’s methods for tying his favorite flies,
with step-by-step instructions and clear color photos so even inexperienced
tiers can create the Copper John, Barr Emerger, B/C Hopper, Tung Teaser,
Slumpbuster, and more. |
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| Beatty,
Al & Gretchen: "LaFontaine's Legacy", 2008
Lyons Press, 1st Edition 1st Printing,
Signed by the Authors,
NF in NF DJ.
(Description)
Gary LaFontaine has automatic name recognition
in the fly-fishing world—he’s known as one of the smartest and most
dedicated innovators of new trout fly patterns in the latter twentieth
century. His methods changed fly tying in America, and he was nowhere near
done when he died of Lou Gehrig’s disease in 2002 at age fifty-six. His
death was mourned around the world. Many of the flies in this posthumous
collection of trout-fly patterns are likely to become enduring standards.
Authors Al and Gretchen Beatty were working with LaFontaine and tiers Paul
and Char Stimpson on an instructional film in the months before the fly tier
died. These are the flies that LaFontaine spoke of during filming. These are
the flies showcased in LaFontaine’s Legacy. |
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| Behnke,
Robert J.: "About Trout", 2007
Lyons Press, 1st Edition 1st Printing,
Signed by the Author,
VG in VG DJ (edges bumped during shipping, else new). Trout Unlimited, the national cold-water
conservation group with membership of more than 152,000, has featured Robert
Behnke in its quarterly magazine, Trout, for more than twenty years.
Professor of ichthyology at Colorado State University, Behnke is our
nation’s pre-eminent authority on trout biology, as well as a
conservationist and superb fisherman. Known as "The Trout Doctor," Behnke
writes about topics such as native species introductions, genetic markers,
endangered species, improving habitats, angling tips, and improved
conservation in the wake of the efforts of Trout Unlimited. Illustrated with
full-color images throughout by world-renowned fish artist Joseph Tomelleri,
this book is the collection of Behnke’s best columns and most meaningful
insights about trout, the environment, and the future of fishing. |
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| Best,
A.K.: "Fly Tying with A.K.", 2008
Stackpole Books, 1st Edition 1st Printing,
Signed by the Author,
NF in NF Dust Jacket. [132 pgs, 8.5" x 11"]: These tips and
techniques from master fly tier A. K. Best help you meet the challenges of
today’s new tying materials. Part One addresses several common tying
problems and gives solutions that every tier can use. Part Two describes new
materials and patterns, explains how they differ from traditional materials,
and what that means for today’s fisherman. A. K.’s signature Quill Body
flies take on new life when tied according to his directions using these new
materials. Detailed photographs illustrate the step-by-step instructions for
working with Bugskin, Coq de Leon, and streamers. With this book on new
materials, new techniques, and new patterns, A. K. once again demonstrates
his expertise as a tier and as a teacher. |
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| Betts,
John: "Making Strip-Built Fly Rods on a Lathe", 2007
Frank Amato Publications, 1st Trade Edition 1st Printing,
Signed by the Author,
NF in NF DJ. [178 pgs, 12" x 9"]:
Originally
self-published as an elegant hand drawn and hand-written journal, this book
is being re-released in full color, while still retaining its unique style.
With ordinary skills and wood-working tools, Betts shows how to build
durable strip-build fly rods on a lathe. |
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| Betts,
John: "Making Strip-Built Fly Rods on a Lathe", 2007
Frank Amato Publications, Limited Edition of 1560 Signed/Numbered copies,
including a numbered remarque by the author,
Signed by the Author,
Fine Leatherbound book in F DJ. [178 pgs, 12" x 9"]:
Originally
self-published as an elegant hand drawn and hand-written journal, this book
is being re-released in full color, while still retaining its unique style.
With ordinary skills and wood-working tools, Betts shows how to build
durable strip-build fly rods on a lathe. |
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| Chan, Brian & Phil
Rowley: "Stillwater
Solutions Recipies", 2007
Superfly Int'l, 1st Edition 1st
Printing, Signed by BOTH Authors.
Fine Spiralbound softcover with fold-out frame to hold book upright at the
tying bench.
(Book Description)
Two of North America's most renowned stillwater fly fishers reveal the
secrets fly tiers need for success on the water in this one-of-a-kind fly
tying guide. 30 versatile patterns cover the key food groups found in spring
creeks, tailwaters & lakes t/out the seasons. Features: detailed
step-by-step tying instructions; traditional & non-traditional use of
materials, entomology section; fishing tips, tricks, & presentation tactics;
& much more. |
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| Craven, Charlie: "Basic
Fly Tying", 2008 Headwater Books, 1st Edition 1st
Printing, Signed by the Author.
VG++ in VG++ DJ (Book Description)
With clear, concise text, Craven provides tips and techniques from his over
thirty years of tying flies for fly shops on Colorado’s Front Range. This
book is built on Craven’s successful fly-tying classes, which start out with
simple flies and work toward more complex patterns, all the while teaching
techniques and introducing materials by tying popular patterns that catch
fish in Eastern and Western streams. This series of lessons show how flies
build on one another, enabling readers to tie a wide range of patterns
simply by breaking them down into parts. Craven illustrates the progression
with his meticulous directions to fingerbusters like Copper Johns,
Stimulators, and Humpies. This book, which is sure to become a standard text
for basic fly tying, covers 17 flies (including recipes for popular
variations), including the Brassie, Black Beauty, RS2, Hare’s Ear, Pheasant
Tail, Prince Nymph, Copper John, Woolly Bugger, Elk Hair Caddis, Stimulator,
Adams, Rusty Spinner, Parachute Blue-Winged Olive, X Comparadun, Royal Wulff,
Humpy, and Goddard Caddis. |
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Clemens, Dale P.: "Advanced Custom Rod
Building", 2008 Skyhorse Publishing, 1st Edition
Thus (2nd) 1st Printing,
Signed by the Author,
New in DJ. [368 pgs, 8.5" x 11"]: (Description)
Advanced Custom Rod
Building is the book that sent American fishermen back to their workshops.
Clemens believes that, both practically and philosophically, a rod is an
"extension of the angler's hand." Accordingly, Clemens explains the
principles necessary for making custom tackle that is superior to anything
off the rack, as well as exhaustive figures, illustrations, and tables for
the experienced builder. The book contains invaluable advice on how to build
rods of every kind, how to choose (and make) the best blanks, seats,
handles, grips, and guides, and how to finish and seal rods to make them as
handsome and durable as possible. Stunningly detailed and thorough, Advanced
Custom Rod Building is a complete guide to building a fisherman's most
essential tool. |
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Clemens, Dale P.: "Custom Rod Thread Art", 2008
Skyhorse Publishing, 1st Edition Thus (2nd) 1st Printing,
Signed by the Author,
New in DJ. [240 pgs, 7" x 10"]: (Description)
"Hand a person a
custom made rod," says expert rod maker Dale P. Clemens, "and in almost
every instance one of the first things he looks at is the decorative thread
work," because a handsome rod is more desirable to own and fish. Clemens
guides his readers through the organizational process of threading,
illustrates the uses of patterns and replicas, explains how to wrap and
weave, and gives his personal tips on how to make every rod "a never ending
kaleidoscope of form, shape and color." Offering a sound introduction to the
essentials of thread work on round surfaces and more than one hundred rod
art patterns suitable for both advanced hobbyists and professionals, Custom
Rod Thread Art is the authoritative work on the subject. |
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Ducker, Bruce.:
"Home
Pool", 2008
Stackpole Books, 1st Edition 1st Printing,
Signed
by the Author,
New in DJ. [175 pgs, 6.5" x 9.5"]: (Description)
16 short stories evoke the passion of fly fishing & those who
are entranced by the waters. Ducker dedicates this collection to his
favorite "uncounted mountain lakes & twice as many unnamed streams" where he
finds the inspiration for his fiction. His colorful characters include a
cantankerous old man who refuses to leave his home and brings the
sophisticated city developers to their knees, a young wife who outfishes and
outsmarts the staid "good old boys" fishing club, a Hassidic scholar who
astounds his fishing companions with his beginner’s luck, and a father who
can only understand his son when they share a rare afternoon of trout
fishing. The enchantment of the water and the land fill these stories and
remind readers of the magic of fishing their own home pools. |
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Fletcher, Roger L.: "Drift
Boats and River Dories", 2007
Stackpole Books, 1st Edition 1st Printing,
Signed by the Author.
New in DJ.
[304 pgs, 9" x 12"] Description:
This is the
fascinating history of the river pioneers who designed, built, and used the
early river dories and their successive incarnations. Author Roger Fletcher
has collected stories, diaries, and photographs and recovered and recorded
the lines and plans of these early boats before they were irretrievably
lost. With marine artist Sam Manning’s drawings, the book documents the
traditional free-form method of drift-boat construction. Whether you are a fly
fisherman who appreciates the gentle lapping of water on wood or a boat
builder who wants to recreate a piece of history, Drift Boats and River
Dories is sure to satisfy. |
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| Galligan, John: "The
Clinch Knot", 2008 Bleak House Books,
1st Edition 1st Printing, Signed by the Author,
Near Fine
in NF DJ,
(Book Description)
The Dog is in Livingston, Montana, daydreaming about fishing the ‘Stone and,
as usual, subsisting on Swisher Sweets, vodka-Tang, and the hope that
pretending to forget will be enough.
He’s forged a
few tenuous friendships, and now finds himself watching from the bank as
troubled local girl Jesse Ringer leads D’Ontario Sneed into the swift
current of young love. It’s sweet, really … but some of the locals object to
the relationship on the basis of Sneed’s skin color.
Then the unthinkable:
vibrant, wild Jesse is found shot in the head, and Sneed is passed out in
her car, gun beside him, window seams taped, and engine running. Sneed is
hospitalized for severe carbon monoxide poisoning and can’t string together
a sentence to defend himself, so it falls to the Dog.
If only the Dog could
run from his life without ending up in the tangle and snarl of the lives of
others. A man who wants to lose himself in the current must be careful of
his backcast; it’ll always keep him tethered to a life he’s trying to
forget. |
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| Gawesworth,
Simon: "Spey Casting, 2nd Ed.", 2007
Stackpole Books, 2nd Edition 1st Printing, New in DJ.
[308 pgs, 8.5" x 11"]:
No other cast is
more graceful, or more fun to learn, than the spey cast. Champion spey
caster Simon Gawesworth teaches the casts, some of which he developed
himself, all of which he has mastered as an angler and instructor. Revised
and updated to include the latest trends, this new edition has a completely
new chapter on skagit casting, a remarkably easy way to lift the largest
flies and lines with the fastest sinking tips from the water--this cast is
ideal for tight backcasting situations. |
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Gierach, John:
"Trout Bum",
2006 Pruett Publishing, 20th
Anniversary Edition 1st Printing,
Signed by the Author, VG/VG (bumped in
shipping, else new)
There’s no telling how
many anglers have quit their jobs and headed west after reading the first
edition of this classic collection of fly-fishing essays. After twenty years in
print, our 20th anniversary edition includes a new extended essay from our now
seasoned writer & angler, John Gierach. Also included are commentaries from
notables in the world of fly fishing. Trout Bum’s 20th Anniversary Edition is
sure to reach a new readership and become required reading for Trout Bums of the
New Century |
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| Gierach,
John: "Fools Paradise", 2008
Simon & Schuster, 1st Edition 1st Printing, VG++ in VG++ DJ (very light
shipping bumps to spine or corner).
[224pgs, 6" x 9"]
Signed by the Author.
Gierach's fans
have waited for a new book and Fool's Paradise will reel them in: great fish
tales, lots of witty observations, and criticisms of all that's wrong with
the world today, that is, everything that isn't fishing related and even
some things that are. Everything is subject to scrutiny as Gierach weighs in
on subjects as varied as cellphones and airports, pick-up trucks and secret
streams. |
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Hanson, Chad:
"Swimming with Trout", 2007
UNM Press, 1st Edition 1st Printing,
Signed by the Author, New in DJ.
[112 pgs, 5.5" x 8"] (Book Description)
From the banks of the
Tomorrow River in north central Wisconsin to the North Platte in Wyoming,
and anywhere in between, Hanson presents eleven literary sketches that offer
the world through the fly fisher's eye. Swimming with Trout uses the sport
of angling as a vehicle to address broader issues such as the plight of
Native Americans, the state of the environment, consumerism, property
rights, species extinction, and the depth of human friendship. Whether he is
reflecting on the multimillion dollar industry fly fishing has become,
contemplating the ethics of the sport, or wondering what musical instrument
a brook trout would play if it could, Hanson's vignettes drive at the heart
of the force that turns an ordinary person into a passionate angler.
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Harms, Bill & Tom Whittle:
"Split & Glued by Vincent Marinaro", 2007
Stony Creek Rods, 1st Edition 1st Printing, New in DJ. Signed by
BOTH Authors, (Book Description)
Acclaimed as one of Pennsylvania’s most influential
fly-fishermen & authors, the book connects Marinaro’s life & times to the
larger world of fly-fishing & the history of bamboo rod-making. Focuses on
Marinaro's bamboo rod building interests while providing biographical &
historical info. Covers: his influence on angling, streams, entomology &
fish habits; founding of the Fly Fisher's Club of Harrisburg; connections w/
well-known Catskill & Michigan anglers; friendship w/ President Jimmy Carter
& international fishing on the rivers Itchen & Test. Kim Mellema, Illus.
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Heck, Mike:
"Spring Creek Strategies",
2008 Headwater Books, 1st Edition 1st Printing,
Signed by the Author, New in DJ.
[166 pgs, 7.5" x 8.5"] (Book Description)
Spring creeks, those rare waters that flow right out
of the earth--in whole or in part--are both a blessing and a curse for
anglers. They are a blessing because the clear, cold, nutrient-rich waters
grow abundant insects, which in turn grow and sustain large populations of
healthy trout. They flow free of ice in the winter and run cool during the
hottest parts of summer, providing year-round angling. In many ways, this
bounty becomes a curse, because the abundance and steady supply of food can
spoil the trout, making them less likely to take a piece of fluff and
feathers. Many spring creeks are also small, their challenges enhanced by
weed-choked runs and tricky currents.Whether you fish Letort Spring Run in
Carlisle, Pennsylvania, or DePuy’s Spring Creek in Livingston, Montana,
Heck’s Spring Creek Strategies will help you become a more successful
angler.
*Strategies for selective trout in clear water
*New patterns designed for spring creeks and how to fish them
*Simple explanations of the major hatches on spring creeks across the
country
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Hughes, Dave:
“Nymphs for Streams & Stillwaters”, 2009 , Stackpole, 1st Edition 1st Printing, Fine in Near Fine DJ,
Signed by the Author, (Description)
Nymphs for Streams and Stillwaters is broken logically into four parts. The
first part is an introduction to the way nymphing shapes itself with notes on
streamside and lakeside observation, nymph selection based on what you
observe, and recommendations on tools and materials for both basic and
advanced methods for tying nymphs that take trout. The second part deals with
the selection and detailed tying of all sorts of effective searching nymph
patterns for moving water. The third part examines imitative nymphs for moving
waters, tightly relating naturals to their imitations. The fourth part covers
stillwater nymphs. Trout are more often selective in lakes and ponds, and the
things they eat in stillwaters are often unlike trout foods in rivers and
streams. Hughes takes a subject that has been considered complex and confusing
and makes it understandable, presenting the information that you really need
to improve your tying and your fishing. Nymphs for Streams and Stillwaters is
destined to be the step-by-step reference to tying and fishing every nymph
you’ll ever need. Filled with good advice from a trusted master of the
subject, it is the most thorough and enjoyable book about selecting, tying,
and fishing nymphs that has ever been written. |
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Johnson, Les &
Bruce Ferguson:
“Fly Fishing for Pacific Salmon II”, 2008 , Frank
Amato Publications, 1st Edition 1st Printing, Limited
Edition #13 of 75!! Fine in Near Fine DJ,
Signed by the Authors,
Description:
This is a completely rewritten and updated, full-color
follow-up to their popular 1985 book of the same name. The authors share their
experience gained over the years, and also the knowledge of many respected
people throughout the Pacific salmon fly-fishing community, including: lodge
owners, guides, sportfishing club members, tackle manufacturers, biologists
and technical experts: along with an elite group of legendary guides who have
contributed so much to the sport. |
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Kaufmann,
Randall & Mary: "Fly Patterns, Tie Thousands
of Flies", 2009 Western Fisherman's Press, 1st Edition 1st Printing,
Signed by BOTH Authors,
New in DJ. [478 pgs, 8.5" x 11" - Huge Book]: (Description)
An amazing
treasure trove of 3,600 flies from many of the world's most respected fly
innovators & producers. All the great classics & the latest innovations by
the leading 200 fly designers of the day are included. A materials chapter
explains & pictures 90 commonly used materials; a hook chart compares all
major hook manufactures. This is truly the contemporary encyclopedia of
flies. 2800 Color photos.
All material
references, pattern listings, tying sequence, organization, format,
indexing, and abbreviations have been standardized for ease of
understanding, tying, and reference. Nothing has been spared to make this
book accurate and user friendly. Hard binding opens flat. An exhaustive
index with thousands of entries makes it easy to find any fly. |
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| Kreh,
Lefty: "Casting with Lefty Kreh", 2008
Stackpole Books, 1st Edition 1st Printing,
Signed by the Author,
New in DJ. [456 pgs, 8.5" x 11" - Huge Book]: (Description)
This
comprehensive guide explains effective approaches and presentations for
steelhead and gives suggestions for fly patterns that will attract the most
fish. It provides an in-depth look at steelhead behavior and carefully
outlines techniques commonly used by fly-fishing guides. Larison presents a
different way of approaching the river, a methodology that is more aptly
suited to the habits and habitat of modern steelhead. |
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| Larison,
John: "The Complete Steelheader", 2008
Stackpole Books, 1st Edition 1st Printing,
Signed by the Author,
New in DJ. [240 pgs, 8.5" x 11"]: (Description)
This
comprehensive guide explains effective approaches and presentations for
steelhead and gives suggestions for fly patterns that will attract the most
fish. It provides an in-depth look at steelhead behavior and carefully
outlines techniques commonly used by fly-fishing guides. Larison presents a
different way of approaching the river, a methodology that is more aptly
suited to the habits and habitat of modern steelhead. |
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| Leiser,
Eric: "The Complete Book of Fly Tying", 2008
Skyhorse Publishing, 2nd Edition 1st Printing,
Signed by the Author,
New in DJ. [272 pgs, 8.5" x 10"]:
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| Marriner, Paul C:
"Atlantic Salmon; A Fly Fishing Reference", 2009
Gales End Press, 1st Edition 1st Printing,
Signed by the Author,
[8.5 x 11 inches, 237 pages] NF
Paperback, (Book Description)
Atlantic salmon angling is intimidating to some, challenging for most, and
second-nature to a few. To help the first two groups, and entertain (perhaps
intrigue) the last, Paul Marriner has distilled more than forty years of
experiences on some 150 publicly-accessible salmon rivers into Atlantic
Salmon: A Fly Fishing Reference. For example, Chapter 10 - Patterns, focuses
on designs to cope with the range of conditions (e.g., pool type, season,
water conditions, time of day) encountered streamside. Although each design
is illustrated with a successful pattern, the intent is to simultaneously
educate and encourage innovation. |
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| Marriner, Paul C:
"Atlantic Salmon; A Fly Fishing Reference", 2009
Gales End Press, 1st Edition 1st Printing - Limited Edition of 50 Signed
hardcover copies,
Signed by the Author,
[8.5 x 11 inches, 237 pages]
Near Fine HC - no DJ issued (Book Description)
Atlantic salmon angling is intimidating to some, challenging for most, and
second-nature to a few. To help the first two groups, and entertain (perhaps
intrigue) the last, Paul Marriner has distilled more than forty years of
experiences on some 150 publicly-accessible salmon rivers into Atlantic
Salmon: A Fly Fishing Reference. For example, Chapter 10 - Patterns, focuses
on designs to cope with the range of conditions (e.g., pool type, season,
water conditions, time of day) encountered streamside. Although each design
is illustrated with a successful pattern, the intent is to simultaneously
educate and encourage innovation. |
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| Morris, Skip
"Morris on
Tying Flies", 2006
Frank Amato, 1st Edition 1st Printing,
Signed by the Author,
[8.5 x 11 inches, 112 pages]
Paperback, (Book Description)
World-renowned fly
tier Skip Morris has gathered his personal favorite fly-tying articles,
rewriting and even reshooting some of the photographs, then compiled them into
a current and relevant book for fly tiers of all skill levels. You'll find
decades-old standards and hot new patterns; there are 74 patterns in this
book, including dry flies; nymphs; streamers and bucktails; emergers;
steelhead and Atlantic salmon flies; flies for bass (largemouth and
smallmouth) and panfish; flies for tropical saltwater fishing and even some
flies for salt water north. |
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| Nemes, Sylvester:
"
The Soft-Hackled Fly & Tiny Soft Hackles: A Trout Fisherman's Guide"
, 2006 Stackpole Books, Revised and
Updated Edition
1st Printing,
Signed by the Author [224 pgs,
6" x 9"]
Fine in Near Fine DJ (Book Description)
This classic
introduced the soft-hackled fly to North America in the 1970s. Includes tips
on using the fly successfully in any stream. * 61 fly patterns: Partridge
and Orange, Iron Blue Dun, and many more historically proven flies. * Ten
new chapters on tiny soft hackles and how to tie them. * New color photos of
38 tiny soft hackles. |
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| Nichols, Jay:
"
Tying Dry Flies"
, 2009 Stackpole Books, 1st Edition
1st Printing,
Signed by the Author [184 pgs,
9" x 11"]
Near Fine Spiral-bound HC (Book Description)
This book of
practical fly design is for every tier, from beginner to expert. Tying Dry
Flies presents traditional techniques and innovative patterns along with
clear and concise instructions and photographs for flies that will work for
all kinds of insects in all kinds of situations. It’s time to spruce up your
fly box with these essential trout patterns. |
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| Pallot, Flip:
"All
The Best, Celebrating Lefty Kreh", 2008 Collectors Covey books, 1st Edition
1st Printing, Signed by Lefty Kreh.
VG+ in VG DJ (slightly bumped) [215pgs,
11.5" x 9.75" Oblong] (Book Description)
In All the Best,
another fly-fishing luminary, Flip Pallot, writes with admiration about the
amazing Lefty Kreh. Pallot chronicles Lefty's life from the early days in
Frederick, Maryland, when his family struggled through the Great Depression,
to his years in Miami as the director of the world's most prestigious
big-game fishing tournament, followed by his long career as an outdoor
writer for the Baltimore Sun and a contributing editor for countless
fly-fishing magazines. A special section of color photographs, many taken by
Lefty himself, presents some of his favorite fishing destinations around the
world, along with his commentary about the people and places featured. All
the Best is how Lefty signs his letters to friends. This is a collection of
all the best stories about one of the finest men in American sporting
history. |
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| Prosek, James
(Illustrator) - Various Editors:
"Tight Lines, Ten Years of the Yale Anglers'
Journal", 2007 Yale University Press, 1st Edition
1st Printing, Signed by the Illustrator (Prosek). Near Fine in NF DJ [264 pgs, 9" x 6"] Cover Price $28 (Book Description)
Since the first
copy of the Yale Anglers’ Journal appeared in 1996, readers with an interest
in fish and fishing have opened the pages of each issue with anticipation
and delight. YAJ’s founders suspected that others would share their passion
for literature and art related to angling; what they had not fully
anticipated was the intensity of enthusiasm from readers and writers
everywhere. Perhaps they shouldn’t have been surprised. Statistics tell us
that 35 million Americans regularly fish, and among their numbers are
presidents and students, old and young, the famous and the unknown, the busy
and the idle. This anthology presents a selection of 50 stories,
recollections, essays, and poems featured in the Yale Anglers’ Journal
during its first remarkable decade. Accompanied by original artwork from
James Prosek, these writings all celebrate fish and the experience of
fishing, yet they could hardly be more diverse. Some evoke a nostalgic
earlier time, others vibrate with excitement, and still others offer a
humorous view of life’s surprises. The contributions come from well-known
current writers, little-known newcomers, and even authors of antiquity, such
as Homer, who had a thing to say about fishing. Anyone who has felt a line
pull tight, or is curious to know why the experience has inspired anglers
throughout human history, will want to open the pages of this inviting book. |
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Sawada,
Ken:
"Wet Flies,
400 Patterns
& Dressing Techniques", 2007
Self-Published, 1st Edition Hardcover Collectors Edition,
Signed by the Author, Fine in Fine DJ.
[152 pgs] (Book Description)
With many
powerful photos, Ken shows how to tie wet flies & the great result is 400
patterns. Pattern lists are written in English only. Other articles are
written in both English & Japanese.
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Sawada,
Ken:
"The Tube Fly", 2007
Self-Published, 1st Edition 1st Printing Hardcover Collectors Edition,
Signed by the Author, As New.
[160 pgs] (Book Description)
Sawada dressed
300 patterns of tube flies, including new styles, new arrangement & his new
original dressings, from small trout flies to big salmon & taimen flies.
500+ full color photos,
Pattern lists are written in English only. Other articles are written in
both English & Japanese.
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Schollmeyer,
Jim and Tracy Peterson:
"Basic Stream Flies, How to Choose, Fish & Tie
Them", 2008
Frank Amato Publications, Signed by BOTH Authors,
1st Edition 1st Printing, Fine Spiralbound
softcover. [143 pgs,
6" x 8.5"] (Book Description)
The patterns in
this book were chosen not only for their ability to catch trout, but also to
show the different types and styles of commonly used flies that can be used
to match most fishing situations. To reduce the number of patterns needed,
natural insects with similar body shapes or stages of development are
grouped together, and one or two basic patterns that imitate the insects in
each group are presented. Then by changing the size and or body color of the
basic pattern, you can match all of the naturals in its group. Contains
detailed information covering 28 fly patterns -- what the fly imitates; and
when, where, and how to fish it. With each basic pattern there is a
photograph showing useful variations of the fly or a similar pattern,
accompanied with tying instructions.
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Schullery,
Paul:,
"If Fish Could Scream", 2008
Stackpole Books, Signed by the Author,
1st Edition 1st Printing, Fine in Fine
DJ. [196 pgs,
5.5" x 8.5"] (Book Description)
Schullery
ruminates on the evolution of fly fishing & delves into the big issues
affecting the world of fly fishing today & tomorrow. The 7 essays are
sometimes controversial, sometimes reflective, & all fascinating: Dams’
effect on fishing, the supposed cruelty of catch-and-release, competition
among fly fishers, spinning versus fly fishing, and how transportation has
changed the sport are just a few of the topics he covers.
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Scott,
Kathy:
"Changing Planes", 2008
Alder Creek Publishing, Signed by the Author,
1st Edition 1st Printing, New Hardcover. [225 pgs,
6" x 9"] (Book Description)
In Changing Planes, Kathy Scott takes
plane in hand, learning the craft from her husband, David Van Burgel, an
experienced, highly talented, rodmaker. The nature of change, the changes in
nature, and the inspirations of community are intertwined in the resulting
engaging journal of their lives together. Making the rod becomes a metaphor
for embracing the changes in life, changes where we find ourselves living on
a different plane, still good, still to be celebrated, though not always
easy to face. Readers of her other books will be pleased to continue her
story; new readers will find an outdoor world they’ll love to share: Maine,
Michigan, Labrador, the conservation community, the community that is
rodmaking today. Anyone facing changes in his or her life will find
themselves in these pages.
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Streit, Taylor:
"Man vs Fish, The Fly Fisherman's Eternal Struggle",
2007 UNM Press, 1st Edition 1st Printing,
Signed by the Author, New in DJ.
[184 pgs, 7" x 10"] (Book Description)
Man vs Fish comprises
the highlights of Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame guide Taylor Streit's
fifty years of fly-fishing. From New Mexico to Argentina we follow Streit,
and his sidekick "superfly," from hooking the tail of a great marlin to
getting hooked, barefoot, to the living room carpet. Reading these dramatic
tales will inspire the armchair angler to thrash their way to a wild place,
don waders, and become part of the action.
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Tapply William:
"Trout Eyes", 2007
Skyhorse Publishing, 1st Edition 1st Printing,
Signed by the Author, New in DJ.
[240 pgs, 6" x 9"] (Book Description)
Fly
fishermen everywhere will enjoy these varied, witty, and engaging adventures
by one of America's finest outdoor writers. There is a long section on
trout fishing called "Brookies, Browns, and Bows," and another on the
challenges and excitement of saltwater fly fishing, and an exciting group of
memoirs about fishing near home and in far-flung and often exotic
places—like the Minipi, Bighorn, and Norfolk rivers, where the trout can
beggar the imagination, and where frustration can be the occupational
hazard. Trout Eyes is a love letter to the fish we pursue and insects they
eat and the waters in which they live.
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Tapply William:
"Gray Ghost", 2007
St Martins Press, 1st Edition 2nd Printing,
Signed by the Author, New in DJ.
[272 pgs, 6" x 9"] (Book Description)
Stoney Calhoun
hasn't recovered the memories he lost to a lightning strike seven years ago,
but he's acting more and more like the cop he suspects he once was. A
routine fishing trip to Maine's Casco Bay with historian Paul Vecchio as
client and Stonewall Jackson Calhoun as guide ends prematurely when they
stop at Quarantine Island and discover the corpse of a man who'd been
tortured, castrated and set on fire. At first, Stoney refuses Sheriff
Marshall Dickman's request for help. But he changes his mind after Kate
Balaban, his bait-and-tackle partner and lover, tells him she's going to
break off their affair, which has gone on under the approving eye of her
MS-stricken husband, Walter, and Vecchio is shot to death as he sits outside
Stoney's house. Questioning possible witnesses as doggedly as any pair of
British coppers, the sheriff and his new deputy establish that Errol Watson,
the Quarantine victim, was a convicted child molester who may not have been
entirely undeserving of his horrifying fate. The State Police are convinced,
reasonably enough, that the person who executed Watson was Franklin Dunbar,
the father of his traumatized victim, who had concluded his court testimony
by announcing that Watson should lose his masculinity and burn in hell.
Stoney thinks differently. More ambitious and densely plotted than Stoney's
heartfelt debut (Bitch Creek, 2004), but with the same unruffled sense of
time and place.
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Thornton, Steve:
"Listen to the River, Vol 2"
,
2006 Virtual Nymph Publications, 1st Edition 1st Printing, New Spiral
Softcover, Signed by the Author,
Issue Price $60, (144 Pgs) Full Color, (Book Description)
A new book of 16 new innovative patterns from Steve Thornton”. This new
volume is packed with new un-published tying techniques not yet seen by the
flytyer, including new detached abdomen tying techniques, new legging
techniques and "Hair Rig" abdomens. "Hair Rig" abdomens make small insects
like hatching olives, duns and spinners, realistic. These new "Hair Rig"
abdomens are easy to tie, yet very realistic and create a natural movement,
just like the real insect. Steve shows you in high quality step by step
photography how to make these exciting new tying techniques and patterns and
more.
Steve has constantly
made notes on his travels about new techniques he has learnt. One technique
he learnt in British Columbia and on the storied rivers of the Catskills,
New York is the art of fishing streamers. This highly effective technique
really does search out the larger fish in the rivers. Another technique
Steve has learnt is "speed fishing". This is an absolutely fantastic dry fly
style of fishing. The patterns that followed this and other techniques are
all revealed all in this new book. Dont delay in reserving your copy as
Volume 1 was an instant sell out
Also available in a clothbound hardcover
edition - perfect bound with marbled end papers with a red ribbon page marker.
Signed by the Author - Limited to 100 copies. |
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Van Put, Ed:
"Trout Fishing in the Catskills", 2007
Skyhorse Publishing, 1st Edition 1st Printing,
Signed by the Author, New in DJ.
[540 pgs, 8.5" x 11"] (Book Description)
Ed Van Put begins this
important new book with the history of native brook trout and offers
little-known details about their sizes and abundance, and then their demise
from over-fishing, the growth of streamside industries, and the introduction
of competitive species. He records the attempts to restore the depleted
fishery by restocking streams with hatchery-bred trout, and then the
introduction of rainbow trout from California and brown trout from Europe,
and their impact upon Catskill trout fishing. Throughout, this is a history
of people and methods as well as rivers. Theodore Gordon, Art Flick, Harry
and Elsie Darbee, Sparse Grey Hackle, and more are profiled. No serious
trout fisherman, in any part of the country, will want to miss this
pioneering portrait of a seminal region in American angling history.
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Waller, Lani: "A Steelheader's Way", 2009
Headwater Books, 1st Edition 1st Printing,
Signed by the Author,
New in DJ. [202 pgs, 8.5" x 11"]: (Description)
Steelhead legend Lani Waller covers the essential elements of fishing for
trophy steelhead with prose as beautiful and surprising as the fish
themselves. The blend of how-to and why-to not only captures the essence of
these elusive fish but also uncovers what it takes to consistently bring
them to hand. Waller shares his techniques for swinging wets and waking dry
flies, including proper approach, presentation, and his favorite fly
patterns, both classic and contemporary. Chapters on hunting trophies,
equipment, casting, and conservation provide readers with a life’s worth of
wisdom learned from his time on the water. |
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| Williams, Ted:
"Something's Fishy",
2007 Skyhorse Publishing, 1st Edition 1st Printing, NF in NF DJ, Signed
by the Author, (Book Description)
Williams, an avid fisherman who has devoted years to
writing about the sport and advocating the preservation of bodies of water
and species of fish, brings together his love of angling with his profound
sense of responsibility for the environment. These lively, perceptive pieces
take readers across the United States and around the world: trout fishing in
Patagonia; bone-fishing on South Andros Island in the Bahamas; tuna fishing
off the coast of Massachusetts; and more. Williams addresses the
complexities of conservation, including the delicate balance between
species, the controversial use of piscicides, and the oft-discussed morality
of catch-and-release policies. Always, his purpose is to unite anglers and
conservationists in perceiving fish as wildlife deserving of our attention
and respect. His observations can be stinging, controversial, damning, or
full of praise, but they can never be dismissed. Williams' passion and
commitment will inspire fishermen everywhere. |
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