[6] 199 pp. [colophon] Limited edition of 500 copies 8.5x11.25" Some shelf rubbing on this fragile dustjacket, and a 1" tear at the top of the rear panel. Now in protective mylar View More...
160 pp. A detailed history of the development of fishing reel technology and fascinating stories of the notable manufacturers who produced them are related here. Fly casting, bait casting, spinning, and spin casting reels produced in America and Europe during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries are shown in over 180 fine photographs and drawings. Reels produced by famous manufacturers are shown, including J. C. Conroy and Company*TM, William Mills*TM, Julius Von Hofe*TM, and the Kentucky reel smiths B. F. Meek & Sons*TM and B.C. Milam*TM. Current market values are provided in tables. This b... View More...
frontis, [3] i, 114 pp. One of only 150 numbered copies. Signed by both Authors. On a warm and sunny day in May, 1995, Larry Lauve and Robert Douglas joined Oscar Kovalovsky at his home in Kernville, California, for a series of conversations about his life, about working with his father, Arthur Kovalovsky, and about the reels Oscar dsigned and built. It was a fascinating journey through time with one of the most innovative fishing reel makers of the 20th century and a living link to the grand days of big-game fishing. In these pages, you will read about Oscar’s background and history, his rel... View More...
[colophon], 128 pp. In maroon leather with gilt lettering. Model listings and historical data on key bamboo fly rod makers. A concise, straightforward guide to fishing rods priced in three levels of condition. Includes illustrations, patent drawings, historical data, antique rod maintenance and repair tips. View More...
166 pp. Foreward by Leon Chandler. The evolution of the modern fly line from its horsehair and silk beginnings to the present. Also a good reference work for collectors. View More...
210 pp. In this book, Jolly reproduces and synopsizes the 48 lure and 22 miscellaneous tackle patents (hooks, bobbers, stringers, etc.) granted to Pflueger, as well as 23 patents assigned, purchased, or licensed by the Enterprise Manufacturing Company. From Neverfail hardware to the Cyclone Spinner to the legendary Flying Hellgramite, each patent is illustrated with its patent drawing, and where appropriate, a photo or catalog cut of each patented item. The perfect companion for any Pflueger collector or fishing historian, this book will give the reader a deeper appreciation and understanding ... View More...
410 pp. Hooks are the most elemental and important tool in catching fish predating lures, they form the foundation of fishing. This work is the most comprehensive study of hooks (including spring-loaded and mechanical hooks), harnesses and bait-holders ever published. Mr. Kieny takes the reader on an eye-opening, chronological walk through history; a walk that is as much about the inventors as their products. Hundreds of patented examples are individually profiled, discussed and valued. Each is photographed, presented with its original patent image, and assigned a findability-factor. Detail... View More...
352 pp. The first of a three-volume series on the history of the American fish hook traces the origins of the hook industry from its humble beginnings in Brooklyn to its position as a major competitor both in foreign and domestic markets by 1900. The product of more than ten years of research, this work covers - much of it for the first time ever in print - the detailed history of the manufacturers and wholesalers who provided Americans with billions of hooks during this era. Fully illustrated with over 200 images, including many of rare and collectable fish hooks, the first volume is 352 page... View More...
[8], 369 pp. Dustjacket: Sun faded spine. While the prices have changed, the information within still gives wise advice across the entire sporting collectables field. View More...
