Eric Sorenson provides historical background on the origins and evolution of fishing gear, from information on the inventors of particular pieces and backgrounds on the companies that produced them, to tips on which pieces are highly collectible and where to find them.
A history, identification, and value guide of fishing lure collectibles from 1940 until the mid 1980s, including lures, reels, rods, decoys, and miscellaneous items.
Anglers are always fascinated with fly fishing's golden age, and nothing brings back those years as 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 to the 1960s.Campbell discusses the history, design, construction, fishing characteristics, and identification of gear, and offers tips on future collectibles; he adds specific instructions for the care and repair of antique and classic tackle. (8 1/2 x 11, 368 pages, color photos, b&w photos, illustrations)A. J. Campbell has been collecting, restoring, dealing in, and fishing with antique and classic tackle most of his life. He a contributing editor for Saltwater Sportsman and lives in Maine.
Beginning in the mid to late 1800s, firms such as J.T. Buel, W.D. Chapman, and the Enterprise Manufacturing Company produced lures that rivaled their overseas counterparts both in quantity and quality. This book provides a written and visual history of these and many other American lure companies. Collectors will enjoy this complete history of several of America's earliest fishing lure manufacturers - prior to 1901. 2000 values.
Light tackle tips and techniques for fishing the Chesapeake Bay including full color photographs, fishing reports, and conservation methods for landing big fish on light tackle
Covering the collectible lures of the six most popular lure manufacturers in North America - Heddon, South Bend, Paw Paw, Pflueger, Creek Chub and Shakespeare, this full-color book is the most comprehensive identification and price guide available! This book features a history of each manufactures, with nearly 2,000 listings of the most collectible lures on the market, complete with up-to-date pricing and a brilliant color photos. No collector will want to be without this glorious tribute to the fishing lures of yesterday.
Russell E. Lewis, author of three volumes of Modern Fishing Lure Collectibles, has produced a new title that will be a handy resource for lure lovers everywhere. Field Guide to Fishing Lures is aimed at assisting the beginning, intermediate, and advanced collector and the general antique and collectible dealer in identifying both collectible older vintage lures and the more modern classic fishing lures. It includes a cross-section of both very old and more recent collectible lures and has prices of each lure shown. With the help of this easy-to-tote guide, collectors will be able to recognize all major categories of lures and the most significant companies in the industry while hunting for additions to their collections. The book begins with the six major companies, Creek Chub Bait Company, Heddon, Paw Paw, Pfleuger, Shakespeare, and South Bend. Then an alphabetical listing of more than 200 companies highlights other significant manufacturers and their major contributions. The book continues the tradition of high quality, detailed photographs useful in identifying small nuances important in lure collecting, as well as the author's practice of providing historical data for readers. 2005 values.
A treasury of classic wood patterns and techniques for creative woodworking embellishment. Woodcarving artist Lora Irish gives carvers, woodburners and painters a wide variety of designs they can transfer directly to projects or use to develop ideas of their own. Themes include natural patterns such as grapes, oak leaves and acorns, animals like lions and eagles, and intricate floral and fantasy designs. 180 drawings.
An entertaining overview of vintage fishing gear, this book takes you back in time to fishing's golden age. Remember when the lakes were constantly full and the rivers ran a little faster each year? Memories of your favorite fishing hole will come flooding back when you take a look through the gorgeous photographs included in Classic Fishing Lures and Tackle. Stunning artwork completes this nostalgic look at the sport of fishing, including intricate still life photographs of collectible lures and flys, fish spearing decoys, bobbers and sinkers, plus period ads and literature. Do you have a fishing enthusiast in your life? Or are you more interested in taking up fishing as a hobby during retirement? Whether you grew up fishing or are just curious about the early years of the sport, Classic Fishing Lures and Tackle is a joy to look through with classic lures and tackle as well as modern pieces. Female fisherman will love this book just as much as fathers and grandfathers do. With information on all the classic manufacturers, such as Heddon, Pflueger, Shakespeare, South Bend, and Orvis, this makes the perfect gift for yourself or the fishing enthusiast and collector on your giving list!