Few anglers in the 60s & 70s were untouched by the splendid Tight Lines! catalogs produced by ABU for the British market. This book gives an insight into the famous company & some of the finest writing published in the Tight Lines catalogs. Angling histor
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Here is the 1st in-depth study of artificial baits made in the British Isles. This identification guide is the result of 5 years intensive research & traces the history of our lures from Izaac Walton's detailed description of a silk minnow in 1653 through
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Here is the 1st in-depth study of artificial baits made in the British Isles. This identification guide is the result of 5 years intensive research & traces the history of our lures from Izaac Walton's detailed description of a silk minnow in 1653 through
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Anglers the world over are familiar with the reels of the firm J. W. Young but few are aware of the history of their development. With astonishing attention to detail & a wealth of historical documentation & illustration in support, Attwood has traced the
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This introductory book for collectors covers the history of the reels made by Hardy, the key features of each of the main models, their date of manufacture & their description in the Hardy catalogues. It also includes a list of the main reel makers at Har
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Offers, for the first time, detailed histories of a number of rodsmiths whose stories have been misrepresented or incomplete, such as Will H. Cruttenden, George Morgan, Alonzo Fowler, & Roy F.B. Shaver. Better understand & appreciate the origins & develop
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Beginning in the late 1960s Kelly began to work on chronicling the history of American fishing, with an emphasis on fly fishing & tackle. What resulted were several dozen articles published in a variety of venues. These works here cover the breadth of thi
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Reproduces & synopsizes the 48 lure & 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. 200 B&W illus; 9x6 inches, 210 pgs
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The most comprehensive study of hooks (including spring-loaded & mechanical hooks), harnesses & bait-holders ever published. A must read for anyone interested in fishing history or tackle collecting. 1000+ B&W illus; 8.5x11 inches, 410 pgs.
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Covers the detailed history of the manufacturers & wholesalers who provided Americans with billions of hooks during this era. Includes many rare & collectible fish hooks. 200+ B&W illus; 9x6 inches, 352 pgs.
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The definitive identification guide to the American McGinty & Devon Minnow. A uniquely American twist on the Phantom Minnow, this lure has puzzled collectors & historians alike - until now. 150 full color illus; 9x11 inches, 100 pgs.
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Offers, for the first time, detailed histories of a number of rodsmiths whose stories have been misrepresented or incomplete, such as Will H. Cruttenden, George Morgan, Alonzo Fowler, & Roy F.B. Shaver. Better understand & appreciate the origins & develop
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A 1828 fishing writer stated fishing & drinking are the devils decoys & warned of the adverse health impacts from wading. Follow the development of waders through the history of Hodgman Rubber Company. Hodgman has been a consistent provider of fishing
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Aids you in your effort to accurately id, price & better understand the history behind vintage & modern lures from 31 manufacturers, starting with the Big Six": Heddon, PawPaw, Creek Chub, Plueger, Shakespeare & South Bend.
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Coverage includes: Duck decoys, duck & game calls, fishing lures, rods & reels, hunting collectibles, shot shell boxes & more. 1000+ color photos; 8x11 inches, 256 pgs.
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Hays helps you carve lures step-by-step, from the initial blank to a finished broke-back lure. Lists tools, techniques, & painting instructions. All you need to know to challenge yourself! 242 color photos; 8.5x11 inches, 64 pgs.
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From a humble beginning, the Fred Arbogast Co. became one of the largest suppliers of bass lures in the world. 857 photos & 3 color charts; 11x8.5 inches, 224 pgs.
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Details the Pflueger history from its founding in 1881 through 1952. Every lure & reel found in Pflueger catalogs & the literature are listed, described, & dated. 700 photos; 11x8.5 inches, 352 pgs.
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Expanded manufacturer info & new companies are highlights of the book. A selected tour of 1972 to 1987 is a special chapter of the book, as well as full details on 1986: A Year in Review. Heddon lures from 1972 to 1987 are given coverage, as are modern fi
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Fascinating autobiography of the man & his reels. Beautifully written & full of history, including important photos, correspondence, & stories from Stan & his fiercely loyal clientele. A must for all Bogdan reel owners...& for those of us who can only dre
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The first questions a beginning lure collector usually asks are: 'What is it?'; 'What is it worth?'; and 'Who made it?' Descriptions, sizes, dates, current values, & quick comparisons of similar features of lures. 2007 values. 8.5x11 inches, 448 pgs.
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The perfect lure guide for any collector. Fishing lure auctions are big buisiness; 11,500+ listed among major online auctions daily. Pocket-sized edition provides detailed descriptions, sizes, colors, & up-to-date prices. 500+ color photos; 4x5 inches, 51
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Informative, fascinating book is a must for anyone interested in the history of fishing in the U.S., antique fishing memorabilia, or metal traps. 494 illus; 8.5x11 inches, 304 pgs.
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Expanded manufacturer info & new companies are highlights of the book. Deals primarily with items made in the U.S. since 1940; details the fishing tackle industry & its changes until the closing of most companies in the early 1980s. All-new material not p
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With 3500+ lures, this is the most complete & convenient single volume on fishing lures available today. Provides insight into spinning lures, folk art lures, & the rapidly growing area of contemporary collectibles. Full color; 11x8.5 inches, 416 pgs.
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First complete historical analysis of this famous rod making firm. The first half of the book examines the history of Fenwick during its 7 phases of ownership from 1955-1988. There is also an in depth account of the events & technology associated with the
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The "lure Bible" is back & better than ever, now in full color! The best reference guide for fishing lures & tackle. ID & value guide of 5000+ listings. Expanded, fully indexed. 2,500+ full-color photos; 8x11 inches, 768 pgs.
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Officially licensed, complete illustrated history of the company & its lures, from the 1930s' original "Wounded Minnow", carved by Lauri from pine bark & wrapped with foil, to the "Super Shad Raps" of today. 130 color, 60 B&W photos; 8.5x11 inches, 208 pg
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Covers the 6 most popular lure manufacturers in North America -- Heddon, South Bend, Paw Paw, Pflueger, Creek Chub & Shakespeare; the most comprehensive id & price guide available! 2000 color photos; 8x11 inches, 352 pgs.
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1500 collectible lures from the company's beginning in 1924 to 1984 when the company was sold, are shown in full color accompanied by current collector pricing. Includes catalogs, color charts & advertising, as well as historical info on Heddon as a compa
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