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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 dream of it. Full color; 9x12 inches, 208 pgs.

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Newly revised & updated with expanded 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. 8x11 inches, 128 pgs.

Only $19.99

Presents the first historical perspective of the people and companies involved in the dynamic post-war transition of the American fishing rod from the days of bamboo rods into the modern era of synthetics: fiberglass and graphite. B/w photos, reproductions of old magazine ads and catalog pages; 8x11 inches, 176 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 development of the first graphite rod. 185 historical photos & images. 8x11 inches 180 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 pgs.

Only $29.99

Featuring the Dunkeld Collection of 172 rare Hardy Reels, plus the first ever study of Hardy Lures. 2004 Price Guides to more than 240 Reels & Lures. Sewn binding, 180 colour plates; 203x254mm, 96 pages.

Only $39.99

More than 140 companies not in Volume 1, and includes illus of the important Shakespeare rods, catalog reprints of other rods, collectible pack rods from the sixties and seventies, Heddon rods of the modern era, and even a "field find" tackle box from the modern era which will be of serious interest to collectors. There is also a chapter on fly rod baits and a chapter on metal baits since 1940. 8.5x11 inches, 304 pgs.

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Features in-depth coverage of antique tackle from the 1860s to the 1920s and affordable production tackle from the 1930s through the 1960s. Campbell discusses the history, design, construction, fishing characteristics & id of important gear & offers tips on future collectibles; he adds specific instructions for the care & feeding of antique & classic tackle. Color insert, B&W photos, line illus; 8.5 x 11 inches, 368 pgs.

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3000+ lures! The most complete coverage. 50+ collectors contributed, with a panel of experts who set the values. 1,100+ color pictures; 295 pgs.

Only $50.99

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.

Only $29.99

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.

Only $34.99

Update to the highly sought-after "James Heddon's & Son's Catalogues", assembled by Harbin in the 1970s. Thorough coverage of Heddon catalogs dated 1902 to 1953. The covers & pages are prized by collectors & illustrate the stories of the early Heddon lures. 100s of full-color catalog photos are displayed. 336 full-color pages; 8.5x11 inches, 380 pgs.

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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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With the advent of "catch and release" the fishing creel no longer has much utilitarian value. Instead, it's being recognized for its folk art appeal. Beautiful coffee-table style book is a photographic perspective on a wide variety of creels & their makers. 200+ color photos; 25+ B/w photos & drawings; 11x11 inches, 196 pgs.

Only $49.99

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.

Only $27.99

Identification and evaluation of pre-1970 tackle. Meticously updated and revised with over 4000 plugs and 500 lure boxes pictured! Full-color; 9x11 inches, 328 pgs.

Only $34.99

Aimed at assisting the beginning, intermediate, & advanced collector & the general antique & collectible dealer in identifying both collectible older vintage lures & the more modern classic fishing lures. Begins with the 6 major companies, Creek Chub Bait Company, Heddon, Paw Paw, Plfuger, Shakespeare, & South Bend & moves on to 200 more companies & their major contributions. Photos; 5.5x8.5 inches, 224 pgs.

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Complete descriptions with adjacent photos, sizes & dates, current values and more. Vol. Two focuses on lures made since 1940. It is one of the first to place thorough emphasis on spinning lures, contemporary collectibles, and miscellaneous lure companies, covered only vaguely in other volumes 1700 color photos; 8.5x11 inches; 400 pgs.

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History, id, & value guide of fishing lure collectibles from 1940 until the mid-1980s. Features manufacturers such as Heddon, Creek Chub, South Bend Sleepers, Luhr Jensen & Sons, Shakespeare Sleepers, Paw Paw Bait Company, Pflueger, Weber Tackle Company, & many more. 8.5x11 inches, 288 pgs.

Only $24.99

The history & how-to's of collecting fly fishing gear from its English origins to present day techniques & equip. Includes info & prices for, rods, reels, hooks, flies, & accessories from lines, & bobbins to vests & creels. 4x8 inches, 110 pgs.

Only $14.99