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: Hardy Fly Fishing Gizmos and Accessories
It is has been said that fishing is the sport with the most equipment associated with it, and the Hardy company in Alnwick, U.K. has …
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: The Livingston Wallet
The Livingtson Wallet from the American Museum of Fly Fishing (Photo and Text Credit: American Museum of Fly Fishing, Manchester, Vermont) This fly wallet including …
Cast From The Past: Early Charles F. Orvis Trade Card
This early four-color Charles F. Orvis trade card from the 1880s is one of the rarest examples of American fly fishing advertising from before the …
Cast From The Past: Early Bass Flies
Early Bass Flies These early bass flies, including Orange Dun and Scarlet Ibis patterns, were tied directly to short gut leaders made from silkworm gut. …
Cast From The Past: John Krider Pack Rod and Pistols
We’re excited to launch Cast From The Past with Steve Woit the author of “Fly Fishing Treasures: The World of Fly Fishers and Collecting.” Steve’s …