Here is a marvelously full and nostalgic collection of the most interesting pages from such outstanding old catalogs of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries as those of Orvis, Abercrombie and Fitch, Sears Roebuck, Montgomery Ward, William Mills, The House of Hardy, L.L. Bean, and scores of others. Illustrated.

FIELD & STREAM, America’s largest outdoor sports magazine, celebrates the outdoor experience with great stories, compelling photography, and sound advice while honoring the traditions hunters and fishermen have passed down for generations.

Invaluable history Heddon lures are the most popular lures to collect. Heddon catalogs provide the most complete record available to collectors regarding what lures they might seek for their collections. This book contains a sampling of the most significant catalogs produced by Heddon from 1902 - 1953. Collectors will enjoy the nostalgia of the times, be able to observe the evolution of Heddon's lures and marketing, and utilize the color chart and lure listings provided to grow and identify their own collections.

"From proverbs to professional tips to general words of insight, this collection is for anyone who loves some aspect of the wonderful world of fishing"--Page 4 of cover.

An introduction to bamboo fly rod fishing by a master of the sport, revised and updated.