Fly Tackle : A Guide to the Tools of the Trade
Henkin, Harmon
ISBN 10: 0397010729 ISBN 13: 9780397010721
Published by Lippincott Company, J. B., 1976
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Fly Tackle is the only book to break through the myths, misinformation, and confusion surrounding the enormous variety of fly-fishing gear available today. Its pages are packed with solid information to help you avoid making costly mistakes when buying new or second-hand tackle. It will also help you analyze your tackle needs and derive greater practical and aesthetic satisfaction from the tackle you already own.
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Title: Fly Tackle : A Guide to the Tools of the ...
Publisher: Lippincott Company, J. B.
Publication Date: 1976
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Good
Edition: 1st.
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Fly Tackle: A Guide to the Tools of the Trade
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ISBN 10: 0397010729
ISBN 13: 9780397010721
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Fly Tackle: A Guide to the Tools of the Trade
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Fly tackle: A guide to the tools of the trade
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Fly Tackle : A Guide to the Tools of the Trade
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J. B. Lippincott Company, 1976
ISBN 10: 0397010729
ISBN 13: 9780397010721
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FLY TACKLE: A GUIDE TO THE TOOLS OF THE TRADE. By Harmon Henkin.
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J.B. Lippincott Company. Philadelphia and New York. 1976, 1976
ISBN 10: 0397010729
ISBN 13: 9780397010721
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Condition: new. ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1976). 1976 1st edition. 8vo (160 x 235mm). Pp240. B/w illustrations by Jeff Johnson. Tan cloth-backed boards, spine titled in gilt. Rather foxed, boards slightly bowed but a good copy, in rather used, tanned and chipped dust-wrapper. "Fly Tackle is the only book to break through the myths, misinformation, and confusion surrounding the enormous variety of fly-fishing gear available today. Its pages are packed with solid information to help you avoid making costly mistakes when buying new or second-hand tackle. It will also help you analyze your tackle needs and derive greater practical and aesthetic satisfaction from the tackle you already own." Chapters include:- Some reflections on tackle; Materials for rod building; Basics of rod buying; The history of rods; The great rod builders; Buying a fine cane rod; Rod repairs; Rods for power fishing; Small rods; Spring creeks; Warm waters; Salmon, steelheads and saltwater fishing; Specialized rods; Reels; Lines; Leaders; Flies and fly tying; Odds and ends; What to wear; The written tradition. Appendices include:- Instant gratification; Tools of the trade - where to buy tackle; Fly-fishing tackle books. "There is a lot to chew on in this good book. .There have been reams written about fly fishing, fly tying, and fly casting, but here is the first book that really looks at the tools of the trade." (Lefty Kreh). "A one-of-a-kind and long overdue book. It not only gives you the basics, such as how to put together and balance various types of outfits, it also goes into the finest points of vintage rods and reels and their values for the connoisseur collector. Henkin names brand names and rates the products without the usual false diplomacy. .It really tells all. and with the pace and excitement of a first-rate whodunnit. There needn't be another book on the subject for decades to come." (Leonard Wright). . Seller Inventory # 62556
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Fly Tackle, A Guide to the Tools of the Trade
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ISBN 10: 0397010729
ISBN 13: 9780397010721
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Fly Tackle: A Guide to the Tools of the Trade
Published by
Lippincott, Hagerstown, MD, 1976
ISBN 10: 0397010729
ISBN 13: 9780397010721
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Fly Tackle: A guide to the tools of the trade
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J.B. Lippincott Company, Philadelphia / New York, 1976
ISBN 10: 0397010729
ISBN 13: 9780397010721
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Jeff Johnson (illustrator). 1st Edition. Clean unmarked copy, very nice. Mild wear to the dust jacket. Seller Inventory # 017392
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Fly Tackle : A Guide to the Tools of the Trade
Published by
Lippincott Company, J. B., 1976
ISBN 10: 0397010729
ISBN 13: 9780397010721
Used
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Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
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Condition: Good. 1st. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 41261081-6
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Fly tackle: A guide to the tools of the trade
Published by
Lippincott, Philadelphia and New York, 1976
ISBN 10: 0397010729
ISBN 13: 9780397010721
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Seller: The Book Shelf, Salem, OR, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Jeff Johnson (illustrator). First Edition. A comprehensive book with 8 chapters devoted to rods, bamboo, fiberglass and graphite, 2 chapters on reels and specialized rods, 3 chapters on the best tackle for spring creeks, warm waters, saltwater flats and the ocean.Five chapters about lines leaders, flies, fly tying and other equipment, plus more. Seller Inventory # 008711