Randy, If you ever want to chat with a fly-tying history buff, talk to Marvin Nolte. He's a walking/talking encyclopedia of knowledge about it. Also, if you don't have them, invest in Schmookler's Books- if you can find them.
And Orvis used to put out a catalog of fly patterns 20 years ago. This would be worth investing in. Dr, D Original Message: Hi everyone, I was wondering if anyone has read this book "Favorite Flies & Their Histories" by Mary Orvis Maybury I found a copy for sale online and was wondering if it was worth buying. Thanks in advance Randy 'Take a Belt for Me' Belt Every day is a good day, Some are just better than others! P.S. here's the description of the book Favorite Flies & Their Histories. Secaucus, NJ - Wellfleet Press - 1988 (originally 1892) - reprint ed. of a very scarce book - 8vo - 522 pages - b/w drawings - 32 color fly plates - b/w frontispiece - foreword by Silvio Calabi - Mary Orvis Marbury was born in 1856 & died in 1914 - she was considered the most outstanding fly tier of her era - this book is big, heavy and filled with information found nowhere else - extra postage required - green cloth with copper spine title - DJ - becoming scarce - Very Fine $40. Randy Belt Every day is a good day, Some are just better than others!
