Links To Fun Stuff

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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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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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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 The Classic Fly Rod Forum is just the place !

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In 2011 Harold Dickert organized an “old tackle” photo contest on Joe’s Old Lure Forum and I was lucky enough to win.

In 2012 I won again.

In 2013 I made it a trifecta.

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Stefan Duma’s Antique Tackle Observer is a wonderful look at the world of fly fishers and collecting. As entertaining as it is educational.

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If you are looking for a great read, Steve Woit’s Fly Fishing Treasures is chock full of information on the history of fly fishing and tackle, and with gorgeous photography in a lavish package. Highly recommended.