Cast From the Past: Early C. F. Orvis Fly Reel
This C.F. Orvis fly reel, first patented in May 1874, is a good example of one of the earliest contracted spool fly reels made in …
This C.F. Orvis fly reel, first patented in May 1874, is a good example of one of the earliest contracted spool fly reels made in …
This Pink Lady Fly tied by the famous Maine fly tier Carrie Stevens is one of many examples of her work exhibited at the Outdoor …
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 …
This display of fly fishing accessories from the collection of Dean Smith illustrates the variety and scope of the world of “vest pocket” collectibles. Fly …
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 …
I’ve was so caught up in all the election mayhem I forgot to post our weekly Cast From The Past yesterday. A.J. Campbell shot this …
Heirlooms are a tangible piece of a memory that connects you to someone you know is important. For Hilary Hutcheson, that item is her grandfather’s …
The Kosmic series of fly rods was created by the famous rod makers Fred Thomas, Eustis Edwards, and Loman Hawes, and later Ed Payne, who …
According to the Wall St. Journal, the fly fishing boom is finally here. A new generation of fly-fishing fans is turning toward the soulful history …
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 …