Twelve Salmon Flies by Harry Darbee

Six unfished salmon flies tied by Elsie Darbee (1912-1980). The Darbees are legendary among those that collect quality American flies or those that have fished the streams of the Catskill region of Ne

Famed Catskill husband and wife fly tying team, Harry and Elsie Darbee published only two catalogs during the life span of their commercial fly tying business. The first catalog is extremely rare and

Three expertly tied Catskill dry flies by the highly respected Darbees. The 14 1/2" x 14" wood frame houses not only the pristine flies, but a photo of Harry & Elsie at their fly tying desk, as well a

A collection of 13 colorful Atlantic salmon flies by the well-known and highly respected tyer Charles Chute. Chute is considered one of the "full-dressed" masters, winning world fly tying championship

Heading: Author: Bates, Joseph D., Jr. Title: Atlantic Salmon Flies and Fishing Place Published: Harrisburg, PA Publisher:Stackpole Books Date Published: [1970] Description:

Cantilever with 4 attached trays, VG+, including 60+ gut eye salmon flies, full dress, most Ex- or better.

8” x 5” Hardy marked box (chipping paint) with two leaves and 100+ salmon flies, and an unmarked aluminum box (VG+) with 60+ flies. Most flies are Ex-.

10 3/4” x 6 1/2”, 5 removable trays, Ex- condition, with 200+ salmon flies, most are VG+ or better.

Three folded 5 1/8” cards with multiple flies, and one 5 3/8” x 3 3/8” card with 9 flies. All cards have wear and soiling, most flies are unfished. 32 flies total.

Both are tied on 4/0 size hooks with the tyer's printed card. Patterns are: Martinez Special and Esva River and are in Excellent condition.

Shadow box frame (17 1/4" x 13 1/4") includes a full dress salmon fly by master tyer Larry Borders and a large photo of Borders with Megan Boyd during his trip to Scotland. Borders flies have appeared

Both are tied on 2/0 size hooks with the tyer's printed card. Patterns are: Martinez Special and Eo River and are in Excellent condition.

Patterns are: Narcea River tied on a 2/0 hook and Naranxeira tied on a no. 6 hook. Both are in Excellent condition.

Flies appear to be tied on either 7/0 or 8/0 turned-up eyed hooks. Patterns are: Bonnie Bouche, Powell's Fancy, Jock Scott, The Lion and Silver Gray. Signed by the tyer and dated "'83". Housed in a 10

An exceptional offering of 33 pristine Hardy flies, all as they were shipped from the company many decades ago. Each fly group is housed in its original glassine, within the original folded paper "env

All letters on personal stationery: Typed page and a half in length letter by Harry Darbee to Charles Wetzel signed "Harry" discussing sending him a clipping on Dr. Henshall's thoughts on a proper bas

10 unused salmon flies by the lauded Scottish fly tyer Mark Firth, professionally mounted and framed. Each large fly identified with a handwritten pattern and "Salmon Flies Tied to Traditional Pattern

Measuring 26 1/4" x 18", a combination of actual salmon flies laid in (1 1/4" to 2 1/4" overall) and doilies with stitched flies (wings are thread not feathers) incorporating a hook for realism. Appea

Limited to 250 numbered and signed copies, with a "Blue Rat Hair Wing" salmon fly tipped onto the limitation page, of which this is number 196, 256 pages, black and white photos and 4 color plates, pu

with 6 mounted hand tied flies, professionally framed and mounted. 29" x 23"

80+ flies, VG+ to Ex condition, housed in three used plastic boxes.

Atlantic Salmon Flies and Fishing by Joseph D. Bates. 1970, limited edition of 600 numbered and signed copies, of which this is number 246. 362 pages, black and white drawings and color frontispiece b

Four Fly Boxes of Salmon Flies

Each fly labeled with its proper pattern. Many classic patterns present and housed in a 17" x 21" matted frame. Tyer's name printed in lower left.