Cast From the Past: Flyfishers’ Club Leaping Salmon Auto Mascots
The Flyfishers’ Club in London enjoys a long and storied history, having been founded in 1884. Many items related to the club have been discovered …
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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 …
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 …
Cast From The Past: The Thomas Chubb Company
The Thomas Chubb Company was one of the leading fly fishing tackle retailers and wholesalers of the Gilded Age, founded in 1869 with the establishment …
Cast From the Past: Solon Philippe Presentation Rod and Reel
One of the true American fly fishing treasures is a finely engraved bamboo fly rod made by Samuel Philippe’s son, Solon Philippe. Solon’s father Samuel …
Cast From the Past: Billinghurst Birdcage Reels
The birdcage reels are an iconic American design and invention. These reels, named for their wire open-ring, cage-like constructions were side-mounted horizontally on the rod, …
Cast From The Past: Early Irish Spike Reel from the 1860s
This early spike reel from Ireland was made sometime in the 1860s or earlier, at a time that reels were attached to rods with spikes. …
Cast From The Past: Pike and Pike Fly
This vintage monster pike fly, possibly a Common Peacock pattern, is tied with a peacock herl wing on a large 10/0 double hook, was used …
Cast From The Past: Jones Exhibition Fly Rod, Reel and Wallet
This gold set of fly tackle was made by J. Jones of 111 Jermyn Street in London for the Exhibition of 1851. J. Jones was …