Howells: The Bamboo Fly Rods & Fly Fishing Legacy of Gary H. Howells

By: Beelart, Joseph

Price: $64.95

Publisher: Whitefish Press: 2013

Edition: 1st Ed, 1st Printing

Inscription: Signed by the Author

Seller ID: AB01229

ISBN: 193670255X

Condition: Near Fine

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(Description) Light bump to corner from shipping, esle new and unread! ***(Synopsis) Howells was an intensely private individual, and he valued his privacy most highly during his fishing sojourns. He once wrote, “I hide in the bushes so my customers can't find me …” Howells was also very secretive about his building techniques; but, with a limited group of rod builders, he willingly shared ideas. Thus, Howells craft lives on. In this, the first full biography written on Howells, author Joseph H. Beelart Jr. has tapped into archives, private letters, and unpublished material to craft a... View more info

Howells: The Bamboo Fly Rods & Fly Fishing Legacy of Gary H. Howells

By: Beelart, Joseph

Price: $389.95

Publisher: Cincinnati, OH, Whitefish Press: 2013

Edition: Ltd. Ed. of 100

Inscription: Signed by the Author

Seller ID: AB01395

ISBN: 193670255X

Condition: Near Fine

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Discounts not applicable for this book. (Description) Two volume set in slipcase containing signed and numbered 'Howells: The Bamboo Fly Rods & Fly Fishing Legacy of Gary H. Howells' Limited Edition biography and matching signed and numbered 'The Letters & Correspondence of Gary H. Howells'. The companion Letters volume will not be republished in any form, it is only available through the Limited Edition Two Volume Set. Both volumes cloth bound with highlights. Only blemish is slight bump at spine end, else as new and unread! ***(Synopsis) Howells was an intensely private individual, and he v... View more info

Reels and Making Them

By: Betts, John

Price: $78.95

Publisher: Groton, MA, Reel Lines Press: 2011

Edition: Limited Edition

Inscription: Signed by the Author

Seller ID: AB01062

ISBN: 1936702169

Condition: Near Fine

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(Description) 450 handwritten pages with over 500 color photographs and illustrations. Limited to 100 signed and numbered copies with an original plate drawn by the Author for each book. ***(Synopsis) Contained within Reels & Making Them is a complete second book entitled Aerials, presenting John's innovative approach to hand-crafting the beautiful and highly functional Aerial reels originated by Henry Coxon in the late 19th century. John's minimalist approach to reel building is based on hand-working tools and techniques and does not require machine tools. The information on laying out comple... View more info

The Chronological History of Penn Reels, 1932-1957 (with The Penn Reel Collector's Companion and Price Guide, and A Documentary History of Penn Reels, 1932 - 1957)

By: Cacioppo, Michael

Price: $294.95

Publisher: Cincinnati, OH, Whitefish Press: 2014

Edition: Ltd. Ed. of 100

Inscription: Signed by the Author

Seller ID: AB01309

ISBN: 1936702800

Condition: As New

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(Description) One 3-book set of the Hardcover Limited Edition set of 100 copies (matching numbered). Each book signed and numbered by the Author on publisher's bookplates. This listing is for all three books together and will not be split up. ***Synopsis - The Chronological History of Penn Reels, 1932-1957) One of the greatest success stories in the history of fishing tackle is the Penn Fishing Tackle Manufacturing Co. of Philadelphia, Penn. Founded by Otto Henze in the teeth of the great depression, Henze revolutionized the field of saltwater angling, making the sport affordable for the worki... View more info

Classic and Antique Fly-Fishing Tackle: A Guide for Collectors and Anglers

By: Campbell, A. J.

Price: $189.95

Publisher: New York, NY, The Lyons Press: 1997

Edition: 1st Ed, 1st Printing

Inscription: Signed by the Author

Seller ID: AB00155

ISBN: 1558214003

Condition: Very Good

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(Description) Author signed 1st printing!! Slight bump to spine ends, else clean and tight. *** (Synopsis) Anglers are always fascinated with fly fishing's Golden Age, and nothing brings back those years a vividly as a fine old rod and reel bearing the honorable scars of a lifetime afield. Classic & Antique Fly-Fishing Tackle features in-depth coverage of traditional gear from the 1860s to the 1920s and affordable production tackle from the 1930s through the 1960s. Campbell discusses the history, design, construction, fishing characteristics, and identification of important gear, and offers ti... View more info

Colorado Reels, and Old Fishing Tackle

By: Carbaugh, Gary; Dick Spurr

Price: $124.95

Publisher: Grand Junction, CO, Centennial Publications: 1994

Edition: 1st Ed, 1st Printing

Seller ID: C0287

ISBN: 188241814X

Condition: Near Fine

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(Description) Light edgewear, else clean and like new. ***(Synopsis) This book is the only reference that I personally know of for the collector involved with Colorado Reels. It's out of print at this time and there is limited numbers of these books for sale. View more info

Books of the Black Bass: An Annotated Bibliography & Checklist

By: Drury, Clyde E.

Price: $264.95

Publisher: Cincinnati, OH, The Whitefish Press: 2015

Edition: Ltd. Ed. of 30 copies

Seller ID: AB01458

ISBN: 1936702606

Condition: Near Fine

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(Description) One of a limited edition of 30 numbered copies. The 5th edition, revised and updated. ***(Synopsis) From Clyde Drury, the most esteemed historian of bass fishing since Dr. Henshall himself, comes the definitive work on published books on the bass. At nearly six hundred pages, this massive hardcover limited edition book contains descriptions of over 6,000 titles, including books, printed eBooks, booklets, pamphlets, technical papers, folders, maps and Bass magazines (including English, Africaans, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese & Spanish publications). Each t... View more info

Rod Crafting; A Full Pictorial & Written Hisstory

By: Hatton, Jeffrey

Price: $48.95

Publisher: Portland, OR, Frank Amato Publications: 2005

Edition: 1st Ed, 1st Printing

Inscription: Signed by the Author

Seller ID: AB00025

ISBN: 1571883568

Condition: Near Fine

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(Synopsis) This unique, one-of-a-kind book is a must for anyone interested in the history of our great sport and collectors of antique fishing tackle. It takes a look at the history of fishing rods from the early 1800s to the 1970s, through text and hundreds of color photographs. With access to five private and extensive collections, Hatton covers the first three ages of rod-making: The smith age, up to 1870; the expansion era, 1870-1900; and the classic era, 1900-1970s. Forty-nine beautiful rods are featured, each with a description, history, notable features, and much more. Be warned: o... View more info

Rod Crafting; A Full Pictorial & Written Hisstory

By: Hatton, Jeffrey

Price: $74.95

Publisher: Portland, OR, Frank Amato Publications: 2005

Edition: 1st Ed, 1st Printing

Inscription: Signed by the Author

Seller ID: AB00096

ISBN: 1571883576

Condition: Very Good+

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(Description) Book & jacket slightly bumped at corners, else a new copy of this book. *** (Synopsis) This unique, one-of-a-kind book is a must for anyone interested in the history of our great sport and collectors of antique fishing tackle. It takes a look at the history of fishing rods from the early 1800s to the 1970s, through text and hundreds of color photographs. With access to five private and extensive collections, Hatton covers the first three ages of rod-making: The smith age, up to 1870; the expansion era, 1870-1900; and the classic era, 1900-1970s. Forty-nine beautiful rods are ... View more info