Links To Fun Stuff
Jim Schottenham’s unique site is devoted exclusively to Side Mount Reels and is chock full of pictures of reels and information about their makers. Whether you avidly collect these reels or have never seen a side mount reel before, you are sure to enjoy your visit.
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Dr. Todd Larsen’s Fishing For History blog is updated regularly, is loaded with great articles and photographs and is one of the most entertaining and informative sites about the history of sport fishing, the tackle industry, the hobby of collecting tackle and what’s new in the world of fishing.
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If you like old lures, you need to stop by Joe’s Old Lures. Joe Yates site includes a forum for discussion, schedules for upcoming shows, pictures of many rare lures and valuable information on fakes and reproductions.
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19th Century Fishing Reels is a site about exactly what it’s name implies. Jason Dennis has included gorgeous pictures of some truly rare and beautiful Victorian era fishing reels.
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Admittedly, I may be just a bit biased, but I really like this Review Of Tackle Treasures. I’m flattered !
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If you collect reels then you really should be a member of The Old Reel Collector’s Association, also known as ORCA. Stop by the “Reel Talk” message board, learn about old reels and share your knowledge.
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My buddy Bob Baird is a true master-craftsman and one of the world’s most renowned restorers of art glass. Bob is also a keen fly fisherman and a maker of truly unique fly reels and lures, which you will enjoying seeing at The Diamond Baird Lure Co.
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Feathers, Flies And Phantoms is a web site about the history of both fishing tackle makers and retailers of Aberdeen, Scotland. The site was put together by Colin Innes and is well worth a visit.
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If you need information or want to share information about fly fishing and/or bamboo fly rods, then Clark’s Classic Fly Rod Forum is just the place !
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