Search Results: Authors starting with M from Bruce Cave Fine Fly Fishing Books

Devon, England. The Flyfisher's Classic Library. 1993. 8vo. (8 ½ x 6). 274 pp. Limited Edition. One of 1000 copies published. Photo frontispiece of Mr. Skues with his fishing rod, shoulder bag, and net. Black and white plates. This book is the best account on how to fish nymphs in chalk streams and slow moving streams; Mr. Skues was a fine, intelligent writer, gifted with wit and charm. The book is bound in half burgundy leather and burgundy cloth with gilt titles and decorations. Silk ribbon marker. Burgundy cloth slip case. One of the most handsome of The Flyfisher's Classic Library publications. Fine in a fine slip case. .

London. Seeley, Service & Co. Limited. {n.d., but 1938 [1932]}. Second printing. Octavo (10 x 6). 473 pp. including index plus 2 pp. Advertisements. Signed by G. E. M. Skues on the title page. (George Edward MacKenzie Skues, 1858-1949). Photo frontispiece showing Mr. Skues on the bank of his chalk stream. Eight black and white plates in all, some of which capture trout rising to stream insects. Included with the book are 11 signed letters (11 x 8 1/2) written by Mr. Skues on his law office stationery, and after his retirement, the holograph letters were written on lined paper at his residence at the Nadder Vale Hotel in Wilton, Wilts; 4 of the letters are holographs, two of these are 4 pages in length. There are 7 typed letters, 3 of which are between 1-2 pages. The letters date between February 1939 and December 1942, and each is accompanied by its original mailing envelope. The letters were penned by Mr. Skues to his friend and chief American correspondent at the time, Baird Foster of… Read More

London. Adam and Charles Black. 1924 [1910]. Third Edition. Tall Octavo (10 x 7). 133 pp. plus 2 pp. advertisement. Colored frontispiece showing thirteen of Mr. Skues's nymphs. The fundamental book, written by a master of the game, which should be of interest to anyone who wants to properly learn the ways of fishing the nymph, and also anyone who may be interested in Mr. Skues’s commentary on Frederic Halford and his dry flies. The book is bound in the original brown cloth with gilt titles. Angling bookplate. Some foxing to the first few pages, otherwise this is a bright, clean and very good book..

London. Published by Orr and Smith, Paternoster Row. 1835. Octavo (8 x 5 1/2). 487 pp. Including index. Volume IV only. One hand colored plate showing a Passiflora Kermesina plant. Numerous illustrations and text drawings. The book is bound in brown calf and marbled boards with gilt titles on the spine. Light edge wear to the binding. Very good..

New York. The Columbia University Press. 1912. First Edition. 8vo. (7 x 5). 216 pp. including appendix, bibliography, index. The book is divided into three sections: Origins of the Pastoral of Fishers - Sannazaro and His Imitators on the Continent - The English Fisher Idylls. The book is bound in its original green cloth with gilt titles. Mild wear to the spine ends, otherwise very good..

Dublin. Browne & Nolan, Limited. 1910. First Edition. 12mo. 199 pp. including index. Six tipped-in color plates of trout and salmon flies. Folding map of Ireland. The book is composed in three main sections: Part 1: Fishing Resorts. A Guide to the Lakes and Rivers. Part 2: Suitable Flies and Baits. Part 3: General Information. Railway Lines, Stations, Hotel Accommodations, etc. Bound in the original blue cloth with gilt titles and gilt decorations. Front and back covers with a little discoloration on the outside edges. Very good. .

This steelhead fly, likely dressed by Bill McMillan and originated by him, incorporates vivid colors to create a quite beautiful steelhead pattern. The fly is dressed on a size 4 hook. The fly's name is inked on the back of the frame but the name of fly dresser is not. A close examination of Mr. McMillan's flies indicate this pattern was likely dressed by him. The frame measures 10 ¼ x 12 ¼ inches. The fly is mounted within a dark wood frame, double matted, and under glass. In fine condition. This item shipped via Priority Mail only and will incur additional charges (about $7)..

Two streamer flies, the Yellow Hand and the Al’s Delaware Tiger, both elegantly dressed on size 2 long-shank hooks, arranged with double mats, and with Mike Martinek’s signature below each fly. The flies are mounted underneath a colorful print by Winslow Homer, titled "Quananiche Fishing - Quebec - 1896." The frame is walnut and glass and was completed by Mr. Martinek in February, 2000. It measures 22 1/2 x 18 1/4 inches. On the back-side of the frame is a lengthy personal inscription signed with a drawing by Mike Martinak to his friend and expert fly dresser, Bob Mead. Mr. Martinek’s flies are acknowledged as some of the best within the streamer family and have been featured in books and periodicals. Bob Mead’s realistic flies have been published in Judith Dunham’s book, The Art of the Trout Fly, and also highlighted in many issues of Fly Tyer Magazine. Included is Mike Martinek’s book, Streamer Fly Patterns for Trolling and Casting, 1993, 40 pp., and it’s… Read More

The Crowood Press. Wiltshire, England. 1990. First edition. Large 8 vo. 224 pp. Many stories about pursuing large game fish. Color plates of fish and fishermen. Fine in a fine dust jacket.. F. Hardcover.

The Crowood Press. Wiltshire, England. 1989. First edition. Large 8 vo. 224 pp. Covers all the major species, Barbel, Carp, Eels, Pike, Roach, Tench, Zander and more. Color plates of outsized fish. Fine in a fine dust jacket.. F. Hardcover.

London. Blandford Press. 1989. First Edition. 8vo. 400 pp. including index. Color plates of artificial flies and lures, river scenes. Text illustrations. Black and white photos. Diagrams and maps. Bound in burgundy cloth with gilt titles. Pictorial dust jacket. A nice book. Fine in a fine dust jacket.. Hardcover.

New York. Lyons & Burford, Publishers. Nick Lyons Books. 1989. First Edition. 8vo. 105 pp. including index. Black and white photos. Text illustrations. Bound in gray and black cloth with gilt titles. Pictorial dust jacket. Fine with a fine dust jacket..

This is a graphic sign printed on thick paper (13 1/2" x 14") issued in ca. 1910 promoting "Fishing - Boating - Swimming." The lake area also has "Wonderful Mineral Springs." Abrams Lakes is located at the base of Mt. Shasta in Siskiyou County. The name "Abrams Lakes" was a typographical error and the correct name is, and always has been, Abrams Lake. The image shows a canoeist on the lake with Mt. Shasta in the background. A rare sign. There are no examples found in public or private university collections or public libraries. Quite attractive. In very good condition, with a small chip at the upper left corner and light edge wear..