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 …
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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 …