Re: [VFB] Inheritance

[Jimmy D. Moore]

Lane, yours is one of many great manuals by George Leonard Herter. During the early to middle of the 1900's Herters was the premier outfitter's, fly tying, etc. catalog store.  They were the forerunner of Cabelas, Gander Mountain, Bass Pro Shops, etc.  I learned my fly tying from a Herter's Manual and bought my materials, including my first vise from them.  That was in 1948.  I also have a Herter's Professional Guide jacket that mom got me for Christmas of 1949.  That jacket still looks like new and has 18+ pockets in it. I have most ot them and treasure each one. Give it your kindest treatment.  While not terribly rare, his books and manuals still bring a good price on Ebay, especially if they're in good condition.

As You Can Tell, I'm A Herter's Fan!  They're still around, but don't deal in fly tying stuff any longer.

JIMMY  D

Lane McKellar wrote:

My Dad just passed a book on to me titled "Professional Fly Tying,
Spinning and Tackle Making Manual and Manufacturer's Guide", by George
Leonard Herter, I think that he picked it up when he was living over in
England but that is all I know about it.  Is there anyone that is
familiar with it and can tell me what kind of treatment I should give
it?

Thanks
Lane


  

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