RIP: Ron Popeil
The man behind the biggest fishing invention since the hook … and still only $19.95 has passed on to that big infomercial in the …
CategoryVintage Chum
The Stories Behind Five Classic Maine Fly Patterns
The “Tom Brady of fishing flies,” an overachieving underdog, and more. (via: Down East Magazine)
TBT: Leander Plummer Relief Paintings
Leander Plummer (1857-1914) was born in New Bedford, Massachusetts. His father was one of the incorporators of the successful New Bedford Cordage Company. He was …
TBT: Advanced Fly Fishing for Pacific Steelhead with Lani Waller
If my Roman numeral calculations are correct I believe this is circa 1987.
Cast From The Past: Classic Brook Trout Print and Flies
This iconic portrayal of a brook trout was published as a fine fold-out chromolithographic print in Reuben Allerton’s Book: Brook Trout Fishing from 1869. …
TBT: The Steelhead Bum Diaries
Classical Angler circa 2009. “Hi folks! Brad here for trustafarian productions on location in BC on the X river. Chad is in the river demonstrating …
Cast From the Past: The Kelson Land and Water Salmon Fly Cards
One of the rarest and most intriguing set of fly fishing collectibles is the series of salmon fly cards that George Kelson commissioned for the …
TBT: Seeking Steelheads
Seeking Steelheads, a classic vintage clip from the early 1900’s courtesy of the Canadian Government Motion Picture Bureau, features Brigadier General Noel Money fishing …
Cast From The Past: Bray Alligator Fly Wallet
This fly wallet was the top of the line “Bray” model sold by Dame Stoddard in Boston circa 1895. The fly book was available in …
Cast From The Past: Grover Cleveland Fly, Presentation Reel and Inkwell
President Grover Cleveland was perhaps our most dedicated fishing POTUS. A colorful character, he fished in both fresh and saltwater, with bait and casting tackle …