Books & Miscellany
You will find sporting literature and fly fishing miscellany on this page that are available for purchase (unless noted otherwise in the description). You can click on the item photo to enlarge it. A sale pending tag denotes that an agreement to purchase the item has been reached, but the sale may not yet have been completed.
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Current Inventory of Sporting Literature
Bamboo Rod Restoration Handbook ~ Michael Sinclair ~ Spiral Bound ~ 1994 1st Ed. ~ EXC ~ This used and out of print collectible contains a plethora of information and nomenclature for the popular production rods, Granger, Heddon, Horrocks Ibbotson, Montague, Phillipson, Shakespeare, South Bend and associated trade rods….just to name a few. A must have for bamboo rod restorers and hobbyists and an invaluable source for bamboo rod identification. $75 (2 left)
Colorado Classic Cane ~ Dick Spurr and Michael Sinclair ~ Hard Bound ~ 1991 1st Ed. ~ VG ~ This used and hard to find hard cover collectible is out of print and is widely regarded as the definitive book for Granger, Phillipson and other Rocky Mountain classics. $125
Heddon: The Rod With The Fighting Heart ~ Michael Sinclair ~ Soft Bound ~ 1997 1st Ed. ~ VG ~ This lightly used and hard to find collectible is out of print lightly and is the definitive book for all things Heddon. $99 (Last One)
Hollica Snooze ~ Earnshaw Cook ~ No. 476 ~ 313 HB pgs. ~ This mint copy printed in 1995 as part of a limited run of 500 copies. Leather cover with gilt lettering, gilt design, and gilt to all three page edges. Slipcased in original wax paper protective cover. A must have for your library $99 $49
Larger Trout For The Western Fly Fisherman ~ Charles E. Brooks ~ 1970 Signed 2nd Large Printing ~ HB 217 pgs. ~ Full dust jacket with light fading $49 $29
Waterfowling On The Chesapeake ~ C. John Sullivan ~ 2003 Signed 1st Edition ~ HB 195 pgs. ~ Near perfect dust jacket. $35 $15
Current Inventory of Fly Fishing Miscellany
SOLD
Bamboo Tip Section ~ 36" ~ 12/64 Ferrule ~ EXC+ ~ This ferruled tip section comes with a 12/64th plated male ferrule and a hardened steel tip top guide. It looks like it is from a 9' South Bend bamboo rod. $19
Hog Creek Furled Leaders ~ 6’6” ~ Designed for dry fly work. Loop to loop connection to fly line. Small eye for easy tippet connection. One is Olive, the other is Dun. Made in the USA. $12 for both
Orvis Safe Passage Sling ~ EXC ~ This sweet little sling comes in the popular and stealthy digital camo format. Don’t let its small footprint fool you, it holds a ton of gear with strategically placed attachment loops, adjustable and removable straps, large main zippered compartment with organized storage pockets and front zippered compartment with removable fly patch (looks unused). All zippers work smooth and easy. Retail was $99. Get this one, gently used for $39
Partridge Landowner Walking Jacket ~ XXL ~ As New ~ This premium quality field jacket from the world famous John Partridge & Company, LTD comes in the attractive Dundee Check pattern. From the maker ~ “Our iconic men’s Landowner is the ultimate country walking jacket. Versatile, durable and above all stylish, it features 6oz medium weight waxed cotton in a Dundee tartan print that is weatherproof and wind proof for added protection against the elements. Investing in this British classic, you will get many years of wear with the waxed cotton's unique and authentic appearance getting even better with age. Sitting neatly on the black corduroy collar is our famous gold partridge pin. The inside cuff also features black cord for when you want a rolled up sleeve style. With a black lining, there is a neat inside pocket that perfectly fits your phone or wallet. Features include the following:
- Two way front zip
- Two moleskin lined hand warmer pockets
- Two lower bellow pockets
- Cord collar with throat tab
- Cord lined cuffs
- Brass studs
- Internal wallet pocket
- Made In England"
As a value added bonus, this one also comes with the matching detachable hood. Retail for this classic, sans hood is £275.00 (about $350 USD). Get this one, as new, for half that. $175
Columbia OmniTech Jacket ~ XXL ~ EXC- ~ This breathable fishing jacket looks it has seen normal use and features Columbia’s advanced performance Omni Tech technology. Lightweight and easily packable into its own zipper. All snaps and zippers work smoothly. Since its waterproofness cannot be guaranteed, it is being sold as is. Retail was north of $100. Get this one for less than a quarter of that. $29 $19
Cabela’s Windcrest Pullover ~ XXL ~ EXC+/As New ~ This soft and supple lightweight pullover looks like it was only used a few times and features ½ zip front, 2 zipper closure pockets, removable arms, and is easily packable. Perfect for any angler or outdoor use. $19 $12
Hardy & LL Bean Reel Cases ~ Used with good working zippers.
#1 ~ 4 ½” ~ Waxed cotton and leather LL Bean zippered reel case $12 SOLD
#2 ~ 3 ½” ~ Waxed cotton and leather LL Bean zippered reel case $12 Sale Pending
#3 ~ 3 ¾” ~ Hardy Brothers blue/cream zippered reel case $19 Sale Pending
#4 ~ 3 ¾” ~ House of Hardy blue zippered reel case $12 Sale Pending
Fly Tying Materials Lot No. 1 ~ Available for purchase as a set only. $15
- 6 bags of stripped quills: Red Quill, Ginger Quill, Hendrickson, Baetis Olive, Sulphur, White
- 4 bags of beaver dubbing: Tan No, 12, Olive No. 13,Pale Evening Dun No. 14, Adams Gray No. 20
- Dubbing mix in box: Adams Gray, Dk. Gray, Lt. Dun, Dun, Dusty White, Olive, Caddis Green, Orange
- 7 bags of marabou: Mottled Olive (2), Mottled Orange, Grizzly Brown, Purple, Olive, Brown
- Pink egg poms, Bead Heads, Glass Beads, Flex Tubing
- 10 Spools: Thread, Tinsel, Tubing
- Whiting Tailing Feather
- Blue Damselfly Kit Sz. 12
Lot of Rod Sections ~ 10 butts ~ 17 Mids ~ 40 Tips ~ As Is (sold as a complete lot only) ~ Here's a plethora of bamboo rod sections parts and furnishings (there may be a couple fiberglass/steel sections included). At $0.75 apiece, it's a real nice find for the hobbyist/restorer . $99 $50
L.L. Bean Kennebec Angler’s Travel Case ~ 33.5"L x 4¼"W x 7¼"H ~ New ~ This high quality compact case with spacious interior and thick padded pockets will keep rods, reels and miscellany safe and secure. It is constructed of TPU-coated double ripstop nylon that is highly durable, water resistant and features six interior lid pockets, four clear and two mesh, zippered, overly padded pocket for camera, phone or valuables and padded exterior, and removable, adjustable shoulder strap that allows the case to be carried horizontal or vertical. $99 $75
Troutstream Bite Sandals ~ Sz. 13 ~ New with tag and box. Retail was $69. $29
Hardy Carbon Fibre Ultra Plus Rod Bag for an 8.5’ ~ 2pc. with hang tag and ferrule plug pocket ~ As New ~ $19 $12
T&T Rod Bag ~ 38” ~ EXC ~ Light gray 4 compartment rod bag with tag and stiffener $35 $25
Vintage Rod Bags ~ All in good shape, no holes, sold as is
1 – South Bend 346 ~ 8½’ ~ 4 compartment ~ approx. 34” long2 – South Bend 346 ~ 9’ ~ 4 compartment ~ approx. 35 1/2” long
3 – South Bend 47 ~ 9’ ~ 4 compartment ~ approx. 35” long - $19 $15
4 – South Bend 59 ~ 9’ ~ 4 compartment ~ approx. 36” long - $15 $105 – Olive ~ 4 compartment ~ approx. 36” long6 – Cabela’s ~ 4 compartment ~ approx. 31½” long 7 – Black ~ 4 compartment ~ approx. 31½” long8 – Orvis ~ 2 compartment ~ approx. 43” long9 – Olive ~ 3 compartment ~ approx. 48” long
WM Eagle Claw M4TMS81/2 Rod Tube ~ 21 1/8” long (20 ¾” usable interior length) ~ comes with a red bag. $15 $9
