Collectors have been waiting for the newest book from Dudley and Deanie Murphy. In this volume of more than 3,500 lures shown in full color, the authors address the most collectible fishing lures made since 1940. In addition to the major 'Big Six' companies and miscellaneous lure makers, this volume, for the first time, provides insight into spinning lures, folk art lures, and the rapidly growing area of contemporary collectibles. Considered by collectors to be the most useful reference available on post 1940 vintage antique fishing lures, this volume takes a fresh approach to explaining the hobby. The reader will quickly discover the combination of significant historical information, realistic values, and crisp photography in a concise presentation to be a real asset in lure identification and values. This book is sure to be the most complete and convenient single volume on fishing lures available today. 2006 values.
Buggy, buoyant, blendable! Fly Tying With Poly Yarn will show you the best ways to utilize this perfect material for your tying needs.
Many fly plates of the author's recommended best flies and the situations in which to use them. This book is almost as fun as the stream itself -- but it will reveal its secrets to you quickly!
This book is a must-have for all steelhead fly-fishermen.
The book is short, portrays its points expertly, it's touching and sad, even for an adult, and ends on one of those "fighting back a tear while I smile" moments that every single one of them seems to give me.
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.
A history, identification, and value guide of fishing lure collectibles from 1940 until the mid 1980s, including lures, reels, rods, decoys, and miscellaneous items.
This remarkable book contains over 800 color photos, depicting every type of lure ever produced by the Creek Chub company. Plus there are many other fishing collectibles featured, as well as charts, historical pictures, and catalogs.
This book opens up a whole new world in fly fishing, it's time to start tying your own flies.
Explains how to identify, maintain, and restore vintage fishing equipment.
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.