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.

A lushly illustrated, in-depth collectors' survey of a century of antique fly-fishing tackle from the 1860s to the 1960s.

An inside view of a community of extraordinary people: the leading collectors, dealers and auctioneers of antique fly fishing tackle.

Fishing with a floating line is not only a pleasurable way to spend your day, but also, because it allows you to cover every inch of water, is a highly effective method for catching fish. Join Bob Arnold as he fishes his favorite waters for steelhead on the floating line. With interesting detail Bob shares his extensive knowledge, experiences and the colorful characters that he encounters on his quest for steelhead. If you enjoy fly fishing for steelhead you will find this fascinating book hard to put down.

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.