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(1)The firearms world is full of highly collectible items that share in the rich history that is part of the legends and culture of the world. This is the only book that covers the areas of collectible gun sights and rifle scopes, a vital element of collecting and the nostalgia that makes up this important field.
A complete guide to tying some of fishing's most timeless and beautiful flies. Tying Classic Freshwater Streamers is the first book to show you in detailed step-by-step photos and complete instructions how to tie such patterns as the Gray Ghost, Lady Doctor, and Chief Needahbah. Klausmeyer explains how to make durable tandem-hook rigs for tying classic trolling streamers and how to tie marabou- and hair-wing streamers. This important book also features complete instructions for dressing modern fish-catching "classics" such as the Muddler Minnow and Thunder Creek series. Tying Classic Freshwater Streamers includes a comprehensive discussion of material selection and photos of additional flies-with recipes-dressed by some of the best tiers in the country. Klausmeyer is well known for his finely detailed and stunningly beautiful fly photography. Here he features more than 230 exquisite photographs.
There’s no telling how many anglers have quit their jobs and headed west after reading the first edition of this classic collection of fly-fishing essays. After twenty years in print, our 20th anniversary edition includes a new extended essay from our now seasoned writer & angler, John Gierach. Also included are commentaries from notables in the world of fly fishing. Trout Bum’s 20th Anniversary Edition is sure to reach a new readership and become yet another required reading for Trout Bums of the New Century.
Zane Grey fished up to 300 days of the year. But, with all that time on the water, there was nothing more exciting or more compelling than the really BIG fish-the giants of the sea. Blue fin tuna are (even today) still sometimes pursued with harpoons! There's the story of a swordfish that was hooked at 10:30 in the morning and played until 11:30 that night-only to...! "Tales of Swordfish and Tuna" will dazzle and thrill any fishing heart.
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