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 …
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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, …
TBT: Walker Cay Chronicles – TARPON 1995
Flip Pallot and good friend Capt. John Donnell battle the silver king in the Everglades.
Cast From The Past: Fishing Cigar Box Labels
One of the relatively obscure categories for collectors of piscatoriana involves saving those old cigar boxes from the turn of the century. Cigar box labels …
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 …
TBT: Going Fishing With The Kid
In honor of Sports Illustrated’s 60th anniversary, SI republished, in full, 60 of the best stories ever to appear in the magazine. Going Fishing With …
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 …
Cast From the Past: The Hardy Brass Perfect Gweedore Reel
This rare Hardy first model brass Perfect three-inch reel was formerly owned by James L. Hardy, the grandson of the founder William Hardy. J.L. Hardy …
Cast From The Past: William Blacker’s Last Fly
This beautiful and rare salmon fly is purported to be the last fly tied by William Blacker, who is considered to be one of the …