TBT: Eisenhower, Nixon Fishing and Planning Presidential Campaign in Colorado
Tricky Dick is completely out of his element while attempting to look relaxed fly fishing with Ike in the Colorado countryside, 1952.
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Chandler proves his fly-fishing chops
William Powell, Myrna Loy, and Walter Connolly in Jack Conway’s classic comedy, Libeled Lady.
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: 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: 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, …