Fishing History Books Directory
Our Fishing History Books directory has listings for the most popular Fishing History Books and some hard to find titles too. Browse through the selections to find the resource that best fits your fishing needs.
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100 Years of Fishing Fishing is solitary and introspective, which contributes to a sporting literature that's intensely personal, certainly adventurous, deeply contemplative, and at times absurdly funny.
19th Century Fishing Lures ... A Collector's Guide to U.S. Lures Manufactured Prior to 1901... The Industrial Revolution of the mid-nineteenth century ushered in the age of mass production. The advent of the drop press and other mechanical devices made it possible for the early American lure manufacturers to compete with what had been an English market. Begining in the mid to late 1800's, firms such as J. T. Buell, W. D. Chapman, and the Enterprise Manufacturing Company produced lures that rivaled their overseas counterparts both in quantity and quality. This book provides a written and visual history of these and many other American lure companies. Collectors will enjoy this history of America's earliest fishing lure manufacturers prior to 1901. This book is done in color and contains a list of current values.
A Fly Fisherman's Blue Ridge Camuto takes the reader through one year of fly fishing in the Blue Ridge Mountains, delving into the changes he observes in his streams. The book contains much that is of practical use to fly fisherman, such as the timing of hatches, etc, but its real strength lies in the beauty with which Camuto describes his surroundings.
A Good Boat Speaks for Itself: Isle Royale Fishermen and Their Boats A Good Boat Speaks for Itself is an absorbing chronicle of fishing families who adapted to the rigors of Lake Superior and a valuable historical resource for anyone with an interest in wooden boats.
A History of Fishing Described here are the origin and general trends in the development of fishing from the earliest times up to the present in various parts of the world. The techniques applied and the economic and social problems involved are covered. Fishing methods have not changed much since the Stone Age, but continuous technical improvements like the construction of sea-worthy ships
A Sportsman's Life ... In A Sportsman's Life, Leigh Perkins tells a vivid and passionate story about how he turned Orvis into one of the country's most noted fly-fishing and sporting companies. A pioneer in the mail-order business, Perkins boosted sales of the Manchester, Vermont, company from $500,000 annually to nearly $200 million
A Time to Fish and A Time to Dry Nets I love this book. It is entirely authentic and describes the history (and demise) of commercial fisheries in the Great Lakes region. In this age of increasing franchises and stripmalls, the ability for individuals to make their living simply and in a means connected to the earth, is giving way to misleading political spins designed for the uninformed masses.
Ahab's Trade : The Saga of South Sea Whaling Australian maritime historian Mawer argues that though the whalers sailed on ships bearing American, British, French, Australian, and New Zealand flags, they were in fact citizens of a separate, closed, and isolated world quite unlike that even of other seamen. He traces the rise and fall of the trade, which in two centuries decimated the spermaceti whale but also charted much of the South Pacific.
Alaska 1899 : Essays from the Harriman Expedition In the summer of 1899, business tycoon Edward H. Harriman organized and financed a scientific expedition in which 25 of America's foremost geologists, botanists, ornithologists, and ethnologists took a two-month steamship cruise along the coast of Alaska. One of the scientists was Grinnell, an expert on Native American cultures.
Albie & Billy, the Skypilot and Other Stories The book consists of twenty-one stories of men and women involved with dramatic action, humor-and at times, violent death. It is a book you won't want to put down.
Always Getting Ready... Having lived many years among the Yupik in Southwestern Alaska, James Barker does an exceptional job of accurately portraying the cyclical nature of life in rural Alaska. The changing of the seasons and how they affect the gathering and subsistence activities of the Yupik comes across clearly in the photographs.
American Fly Fishing : A History Fly fishing has a rich, varied, and often misread 250-year history in America. This classic account of America's favorite pastime - from colonial time to the present - explores the literature and technology, and the personalities and places where they fished.
American Shad in the Susquehanna River Basin Provides a history of the role American shad have played in the lives of people in the Susquehanna River Basin from early Colonial times. Covers subsistence, commercial, and sport fishing; fisheries and fishermen; the catching and sale of shad; fishing laws; shad wars; fish propagation and stocking; and the construction of fishways and other restoration activities.
Art of Flyfishing... A visual celebration of the equipment that shaped the sport of fly-fishing contains beautifully photographed images of such collectible gear as hand-tied flies, fly rods made of bamboo and other materials, creels, and tackle boxes.
Bajau Laut ... This monograph is the first extended ethnography of a contemporary Bajau-speaking community in Sabah and an important addition to the growing literature concerned with the maritime societies and history of island South-East Asia
Bassing of New Hampshire ... In 1866 the New Hampshire legislature authorized the governor to appoint two commissioners on fisheries. The commissioners were to work towards restoring salmon and shad to the Merrimack River and the Connecticut River, but were also ^Sauthorized to introduce into our waters as they may deem best suited therefor, the spawn of the black-bass, land-locked salmon, and other varieties.^T
Battenkill ... The Battenkill has long been known as one of this country's great trout streams. Merwin, formerly the editor of Fly Fisherman and a contributor to many angling books, has fished it often for 20 years in both Vermont and New York. In sketching the river valley's history and its influence on artists, writers, and residents from Ethan Allen...
Beaverkill ... The Beaverkill River winds through New York's Catskill Mountains and is among the country's most famous trout streams. Van Put has written an engrossing natural and social history of the river, the region, and, incidentally, fly-fishing in America. The Beaverkill first attracted attention in the early 1800s when people discovered its abundance of brook trout.
Becoming a Fly Fisher : From Brookie Days to the Tenth Level The remarkable story of the evolution of Fly Fishers, by the longtime publisher of Fly Fisherman Magazine.
Beyond Price ... Donkin (historical geography, recently retired, Jesus College, Cambridge) presents a wide-ranging archaeological and philological treatment of this precious commodity and humans' relationship with it. Chapters are arranged chronologically, beginning with the earliest folklore through the Age of Discoveries. Includes over 100 maps and illustrations.
Blue Ribbon Bow... A Fly-Fishing History of the Bow River-Canada's Greatest Trout Stream.
Bluenose II Saga of the Great Fishing Schooners A true opus for all those with any interest in the great fishing schooners of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Jenson's drawings and accuracy equal those of Jean Boudriot, and are full of whimsical side drawings and commentary. Anyone contemplating a schooner reproduction, modeler, or boat designer would do well to examine these drawings carefully
Broadbill Swordfishery of ... A delight to read...a must for anyone interested in the rich oceans that surround us. Gibson's book will go a long way to introducing the most fascinating and mysterious of all big-game fishes and the people who hunt them for a living.
California Abalone Industry ... This book is a seminal piece of work documenting the California Abalone Industry. This is a must- read for marine enthusiasts and divers alike. The author obviously put considerable effort in collecting factual historical data, events and photographs to produce this one-of-a-kind book.
Carrie Stevens ... This is a superlative book on a par with The Art of the Salmon Fly by J.Bates. It has many beautiful photos of the streamers, well laid out and functionally depicted. The first half of the book tells in detail what was happening in the Rangely Lakes region and is a wonderful vingette of the real history of the lakes.
Catskill Rivers Birthplace of American Fly Fishing
Children of the Light ... The Rise and Fall of New Bedford Whaling and the Death of the Arctic Fleet
Classic Fishing Lures and Tackle ... Excellent Book....Best of it's type in my collection. Wonderful color, high quality photography. Recommend this book highly for any lover if antique fishing memorabilia (not only lures).
Classic Rods and Rodmakers  
Coastal Maine : A Maritime History The first documented European visitor to the Maine coast was Giovanni Verrazano in 1524; subsequent explorers--Sir Humphrey Gilbert, Samuel de Champlain and John Smith--were then followed by fishermen and fishing settlements in succeeding centuries. By the 17th century, Maine was a hotbed of conflict among Indians, French and English.
Collector's Guide to Antique Fishing Tackle Close-up full-color illustrations highlight a definitive collector's guide to antique fishing tackle and accessories, including rods, reels, lures, decoys, and more.
Collector's Guide to Creek Chub ... I actually met Dr. Smith at the Creek Chub Show in Garret, Indiana. I purchased his book there and have enjoyed it ever since. Smith actually grew up in Garret and offers insight on the community and company that is priceless. Make this a part of your lure resource library today. It is truely a great source of lure information. It sets a standard for all Creek Chub publications to follow.
Cutthroat & Campfire Tales ... The Fly-Fishing Heritage of the West
Down to the Sea ... The Fishing Schooners of Gloucester
Draggerman's Haul ... The Personal History of a Connecticut Fishing Captain
Early Fishing Plugs ... This is the only book with extensive information on early, pre-1940, fishing lures. Nothing else has come close to the volumne and amount of information accumulated in this work. If you are going to collect "expensive" lures, you have to read this book.
Earth Is Enough ... Middleton writes with humor and compassion of these witty and articulate eccentrics who changed his life and taught him to love and respect the earth and its creatures.
Farmers & Fishermen ... Vickers examines the shifting labor strategies used by colonists as New England evolved from a string of frontier settlements to a mature society on the brink of industrialization.
Favorite Flies and Their Histories Marbury is the daughter of Charles Orvis, founder of the famous fly-fishing tackle company that is still a leading name in top-quality gear. In 1890, Marbury solicited information from seasoned anglers from coast-to-coast on their favorite flies and compiled the results in this volume, released two years later.
Field & Stream Treasury of Trout Fishing Starting with a Civil War hero's description of fly fishing in his youth and a 1900 report on 20-plus pound brook trout just twenty-six miles from New York City.
Fish and Fishing in Ancient Egypt Vol. 1 Historians have shown that fish has always played a great part in Egyptian life. This book explores in detail the importance of fish, its economic, artistic and religious significance as well as fishing tools, methods and techniques. It also describes and illustrated 20 types of fish known to the Ancient Egyptians. This is an excellent book for archeologists to identify fish bones.
Fish and Fishing in Ancient Egypt Vol. 2 Historians have shown that fish has always played a great part in Egyptian life. This book explores in detail the importance of fish, its economic, artistic and religious significance as well as fishing tools, methods and techniques. It also describes and illustrated 20 types of fish known to the Ancient Egyptians. This is an excellent book for archeologists to identify fish bones
Fish Factory ... Garrity-Blake (anthropology, East Carolina U.) focuses on the menhaden fishermen of the southern coastal regions to explore the meaning of work to different social groups in the same industry. Using life- histories, historical research, and anthropological fieldwork, she looks at the relationship between black crews and white captains and their differing views on the place of work in their lives.
Fish in the Lakes... On 13 August 1990 members of the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe filed a lawsuit against the State of Minnesota for interfering with the hunting, fishing, and gathering rights that had been guaranteed to them in an 1837 treaty with the United States. In order to interpret the treaty the courts had to consider historical circumstances, the intentions of the parties, and the treaty's implementation.
Fisheries of Raritan Bay  
Fishers' Craft and Lettered Art ... Tracts on Fishing from the End of the Middle Ages (Toronto Medieval Texts and Translations, 12)
Fishing : B.C. Commercial Fishing History  
Fishing and Whaling Like many small lands surrounded by water, earning a living from the sea has shaped Scotland's culture. Fishing skills and technologies, the lives and customs of fishing communities, boat building, fish curing and more.
Fishing Barges of California 1921-1998 Few Southern Californians realize that over 110 fishing barges dotted our coastline from San Diego to Santa Barbara and beyond for three quarters of a century. Vessels that outlived their usefulness were now moored near the coast as platforms from which to fish. The story of each barge, its previous trades under sail and steam, the barge industry.
Fishing by Obstinate Isles ... Modern and Postmodern British Poetry and American Readers (Avant-Grade and Modernism Studies)
Fishing Dogs ... Ray Coppinger, biologist, dog behaviorist, and fisherman, introduces readers to the surprising attributes of Flounderhounders, Maine Bow Dogs, Stringer Spaniels, and more in this sly appraisal of the quirks of dog lovers, fishermen, and everyone in between.
Fishing for Islands ... From bamboo rafts to the double-hulled voyaging canoe, this book is a celebration of the history of the traditional boats of Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands. The lives of the people in these island countries have depended on the sea, and their ships reflect their mastery of sailing and shipbuilding.
Fishing in North America, 1876-1910  
Fishing Journal : Angling Legacy Write, for the future generations, about yourself and the stream. Use this attractive hard-bound book to record your days on the water for future use by yourself, relatives, or friends. It will become a treasured family document as it is handed down through your family.
Fishing Methods and Devices of the Maori  
Fishing Places, Fishing People Traditions & Issues in Canadian Small-Scale Fisheries
Fishing tackle made in Missouri ... history and identification
Fishing the Great Lakes... Fishing the Great Lakes is a sweeping history of the destruction of the once-abundant fisheries of the great "inland seas" that lie between the United States and Canada. Though lake trout, whitefish, freshwater herring, and sturgeon were still teeming as late as 1850, Margaret Bogue documents here how overfishing, pollution, political squabbling, poor public policies...
Fishing With the Presidents  
Flatheads & Spooneys A folklorist and educator describes the activities, boats, gear, verbal lore, and sense of identity of the subsistence-level fisher men and women of the lower Ohio River Valley, many of whom are descendents of the nomadic, houseboat-dwelling fisherfolk who flourished on the river from the early 19th century to the 1950s.
Four Centuries of Sport in America, 1490 - 1890 Football, lacrosse, hunting, fishing, bowling, ice skating, roller skating, tennis, sailing, crew, boxing, baseball and basketball. All are covered from their early beginnings to the turn of the twentieth century achievements. The evolution of various sports from necessity to leisure activity is explored in detail.
From Ridgetops to Riverbottoms ... A collection of previously printed light reading (most of the stories appeared first in The Knoxville News-Sentinel or in Waterfowler's World magazine) by journalist Venable, who has been writing about fishing and hunting in Tennessee for 25 years. Its many brief stories detail outdoor lore from the perils of quailing to the benefits of bats, and profile various characters Venable has met over the years.
Glimpses of Maine's Angling Past I have been a Maine guide for 40 years, living and growing up on Moosehead Lake and the East Outlet of the Kennebec River. I have also had the privilege of fishing in many parts of the United States and Canada, including Alaska.
Hatches II : Twentieth Anniversary Edition Caucci and Nastasi provide a detail study and examination of the mayfies of interest to trout flyfishermen in North America. Hatches can be read cover to cover and continue to be used as a reference for years to come. I reference this book at least weekly as I flyfish my way though life.
Haunted by Waters Fishing, particularly fly fishing, writes Browning, ``seems to hold a disproportionate place'' in North American letters In this thoughtful, penetrating, but dissertation-like look at the literature of fly-fishing, the author notes that fishermen who write can be likened to our ancient ancestors, ``who blazoned portrayals of the hunt on the walls of . . . caves.''
Heddon Fishing Tackle Patents (1902-1943) Provides an in-depth look at 36 of the most famous and influential fishing tackle inventions and innovations patented by the James Heddon Sons' Company between 1902 and 1943. Each patent is accompanied by a narrative written by the author, which describes the significance of the items contained in the patent documents. All of the patent drawings and text pages contained in the book have been digitally enhanced to provide a cleaner view of the original patent documents. The result is a collection of the highest quality patent documents that are far better than those that can be purchased directly from the U.S. Patent Office. The book also provides a brief, historical background on the Heddon family and how they originally got started in the tackle manufacturing business.
History of the Sport of Casting The History of the Sport of Casting, Early Times gives a year by year account of casting competitions from 1860 to 1942 and of the casting scores and records through 1955. The book has 385 pages of records and reprinted articles describing tournaments and sportfishing events, such as the fisheries exhibit at the Columbian Exposition in Chicago in 1893.
History of the Sport of Casting - Golden Years The "Golden Years" for the sport of casting cover a span of approximately fifty years beginning in the early 1900s.
June Keith's Key West & the Florida Keys Enjoy a history and guide to the region which packs in details about local attractions, wildlife, and attractions in the Key West and Florida Keys regions. The author's own travels provide many first-person insights throughout, making this more than another listing of attractions
Killybegs : Then and Now  
Legacy and Testament ... The Story of Columbia River Gillnetters
Legend of Bertram In 1961, marine history was made when Dick Bertram introduced the Bertram 31. This all-fiberglass sportfisherman was based on a novel deep-vee hull design designed by C. Raymond Hunt and successfully raced by Dick Bertram in the early offshore powerboat races. Reaction to the boat was powerful, and the Bertram Yacht Company was founded.
Legendary Deer Camps This second book in the Deer and Deer Hunting Classics series rekindles the deer hunting history and the role of deer camps in hunting’s culture. Relive the hunts, joy, and trepidation of famous American deer hunters such as William Faulkner, Aldo Leopold, and Oliver Hazard Perry. Rare historical paintings and photographs capture the spirit of long-past deer camps. This collective biography represents the best of a great American tradition through deer camp experiences, such as freedom, solitude, camaraderie, rites of initiation, story-telling and venison cuisine. More than 12 million American deer hunters celebrate this annual tradition.
Lives of Salmon... An Illustrated Account of the Life-History of Atlantic Salmon
Many Rivers to Cross ... This splendid book is more about the search for the lost West than fishing for trout. Montgomery decided to roam the West's expanses looking for areas that have been untouched, or at least not much touched, by humankind and catching what fish he could. Not surprisingly, he didn't find many such areas....
Maryland's Conservation ... This year marks a century of organized enforcement of conservation laws in Maryland, and who better to record the history between then and now than what old-timers prefer to refer to as a game warden? To be politically correct, the job today is officially called natural resources policeman, but that sounds too sophisticated for the fellows who grub in the mud and sail in rough waters to protect our resources
Mattanza ... The Ancient Sicilian Ritual of Bluefin Tuna Fishing
Messages from Frank's Landing ... More than a quarter of a century ago, a federal judge, George H. Boldt, affirmed the tribal fishing rights of Native Americans in the Pacific Northwest, granting them 50 percent of the harvestable salmon and steelhead catch. One of the key players in the controversy surrounding that decision was Billy Frank, a Nisqually tribal leader and outspoken champion of Indian rights.
Model Boat Building ... The downeast coast of Maine is a special place. It is studded with picture postcard harbors and towns reminiscent of Norman Rockwell paintings. Swinging on their moorings, in the quiet harbors are the working boats of Maine's indigenous fishery, the lobster boats. The boat in this new book by Steve Rogers was originally built in Jonesport, Beals Island area, north and east of Acadia National Park.
North Country Notebook  
Old Fishing Lures & Tackle ... Luckey updates his popular title with more information and prices, plus expanded coverage of plastic lures. Fully illustrated. of color photos.
Origins of Angling Origins returns to print the classic 1962 display of angling's, er, essay, "The Treatise of Fishing with an Angle." Pre-dating Izaak Walton's The Compleat Angler by a couple of centuries, "Treatise" is a remarkable work on several levels, not the least of which is that its author was a woman, Dame Juliana Berners.
Oyster Wars and the Public Trust ... Property, Law, and Ecology in New Jersey History
Pacific Halibut, the Resource, and the Fishery This first book to document the halibut and the halibut fishery in detail is essential reading for fishermen, scientists, and historians.
Profiles in Saltwater Angling ... In Profiles In Saltwater Angling, angler and conservationist George Reiger shares revealing and engaging portraits of such fishing greats as Zane Grey, Kip Farrington, Ernest Hemingway, Fran Woolner, as well as modern masters Lefty Kreh and Walter Fondren.
Readings on the Old Man and the Sea The book Ichose to read was The old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway. This book was very interesting to me because this is the first time I am reading a book written by Ernest Hemingway. This novel was a hundred and fifty three pages. After I read this novel I convinced myself that this was an interesting book to read.
Reel Women A couple of centuries before Izaak Walton took his rod and reel to the bank of the Thames and then returned to pen his classic, The Compleat Angler, an English noble woman named Juliana Berners reeled in the concept of fishing writer with a comprehensive how-to tract called Treatyse of Fysshynge wyth an Angel
Reeling in Russia This is not a fishing book. It is a serious study of modern day Russia, warts and all. It is an introspective study through a 7000 mile fishing journey of the Russian people and their attitudes to their govenrment, to their lives and to their destiny. It is a journey through the frightening past as well the terrifying unknown future.
Salmon Fishers of the Columbia  
Salmon, Trout & Charr of the World ... "Salmon, Trout & Charr of the World," one of the most comprehensive books written about these fish, is a valuable resource for both naturalists and anglers, providing an in-depth study of these mysterious fish.
Salt in the Blood Scotland's Fishing Communities Past and Present
Saltwater Game Fishes of the World An Illustrated History
Shasta's Headwaters ... I find this book astonishing in it's detail and breadth of focus. I heartily recommend it to anyone with any interest in California, social history, natural history, and wild trout. Enjoy!
Snake River Secrets This book is a must for anyone who travels the rivers and streams of the Snake River Basin by canoe, small raft, rowboat, or drift boat. This comprehensive guide includes: distances, float times, scenery, historical information, fishing opportunities, how technical each section is, accessibility, wildlife you'll encounter. No trip to the Snake River is complete without this book.
South Sea Whaler ... An Annotated Bibliography of Published Historical, Literary, and Art Material Relating to Whaling in the Pacific Ocean
Sportsman's Legacy  
Technology of Fly Rods ... An In-Depth Look at the Design of the Modern Fly Rod, Its History and Its Role in Fly Fishing
Terrestrial Fishing ... The History and Development of the Jassid, Beetle, Cricket, Hopper, Ant and Inchworm on Pennsylvania's Legendary Letort
This Distant and Unsurveyed Country ... A Woman's Winter at Baffin Island, 1857-1858 (McGill-Queen's Native and Northern Series, 15)
Traditional Fishing Boats of Britain & Ireland Design, History and Evolution
Trout : An Illustrated History Perhaps no one loves trout as much as James Prosek, who by age 20 journeyed thousands of miles and through 49 states to depict in watercolors all 70 subspecies of North American wild trout at least four times for this definitive volume on the subject. He details the diversity and brilliant range of colors in the species with his paintings, which are accompanied by written snippets....
Trout Waters Historical survey. PHotographs by Ellen Siddons. Maps drawn by Mary Pat Spaulding. Cover painting by Barbara Ellis. Foreword by John M. Midgley. Introduction by the author. Recollections of streams and ponds flooded along the Swift River watershed in central Massachusetts to create the Quabbin Reservoir.
Up River : The Story of a Maine Fishing Community You might find out that we have our own background and a lot of pride. What kind of world would it be if everyone had a college education? Who would catch fish?
We go a-fishing ... personal first-hand accounts by former fisherman of Change Islands, Notre Dame Bay, Newfoundland
Whaling Will Never Do for Me ... Busch (history, Colgate U.) follows up his definitive history of the American sealing industry with a detailed account of the colorful but difficult life aboard whaling ships, drawn from the vast body of ships logs and journals. Deals little with the mechanics of the actual hunt
When the Whalers Were Up North Oral histories of the 100 years of British and American whaling off the east coast of Canada and in Hudson Bay, as experienced by the native people who fed, clothed, and hunted with the whalers. Illustrated with modern drawings (some in color), and photographs from the period.
White Foam Flew... Perils in the Gulf of Alaska, 1947 to 1962
World of the Oregon Fishboat A Study in Maritime Folklife
Yankin' and Liftin' Their Whole Lives ... Using narrative, monologues, and seventy black-and-white photographs, photojournalist Richard Younker examines the life and culture of what is perhaps the last generation of people to make their living as commercial fishermen on the Mississippi River, Junnie Putman and his family and friends
Yellowstone Fishes ... This richly illustrated and thoroughly researched reference covers all the species of fish and every aspect of their existence in one of the most famous sport fisheries in the world. This edition includes new material on the impact of forest fires and the introduction of non-native species; an expanded chapter on angling; and an assessment of recent management policies. Full color plates and historic b&w photos.