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Sep022013

The book is held in such high regard by anglers that is still being published today

DateMonday, September 2, 2013 at 12:00AM

An incredibly rare 170-year-old book credited with transforming fishing from a gentleman’s hobby into a nationwide phenomenon has emerged for sale.

The 48-page folio was published by tackle dealer William Blacker in 1842 and went on to become one of the most definitive guides to fly fishing.

LINK (via: The Daily Mail)

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    Superb Web site, Carry on the fantastic work. Thank you.

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This book is available for free on google books, if one is curious. No free flies, though.

September 2, 2013 | Unregistered Commenterderekwhipple

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