Time to substantially reduce the library. This first listing contains virtually new condition Salmon Fly tying books.
If you want photos or more detailed descriptions of condition, please e-mail me at dnlock(at)shaw(dot)ca.
Century End: A Fly Tying Journey, Paul Ptalis Beautiful images of classic, modern and fanciful flies with recipes. Good instructions on proportions and the best section on hooks I've ever seen.
1 copy in paperback, small bump bottom right corner ........ $25US
2 copies of the Ltd. Edition in brown leather - as new ....... $200US
Tying the Classic Salmon Fly: A Modern Approach to Traditional Techniques, Michael D. Radencich Various expert tiers technique instructions with SBS photos and superb fly photos.
1 copy 1st edition, 1st printing, signed by MDR with M. Nolte business card
included, as new ......................................................... $80US
(The same book available from MDR directly is a 2nd printing)
Classic Salmon Flies: History & Patterns, Mikael Frodin A wonderful collection of the classics with their history, recipes and variations, lovely photos and history of the fly, inventor and credited tier.
1 copy 1st edition, 1st (only) printing, as new .................... $50US
The Atlantic Salmon Fly: The Tyers and Their Art, Judith Dunham Canadian, American, European and Japanese tyers really show their stuff. Great stories about/from the tyers. This is the book that brought classic tying up front with amazing full page photos artistically presented.
1 copy 1st edition, 1st printing, as new ............................. $60US
The Art of the Atlantic Salmon Fly, Joseph D. Bates, Jr. If there is a bible for Salmon fly tying, this might be it. Yes, the bible can and is de-bate-d. The history lesson is worth it if not the classic recipes and compendium.
1 copy 1st edition, 1st printing, as new ............................. (sold pending payment)
Salmon Flies: Their Character, Style and Dressing, Poul Jorgensen Had I known what this single volume would really cost me, I'd likely have purchased anyway. It covers everything you need to get started and correct what you struggle with.
1 copy 1st edition, 1st printing, tiny DC rubs on tail and top, otherwise as
new ............................................................................. $90US
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