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    Vintage Fly Fishing Tackle Can Still Catch Fish

    When anglers began fly fishing, a bamboo rod and length of floating string was usually all they took to the river. Cane poles and an over-sized reel to hold the fat fly line were attached and some are still pulling in trophy trout on this type of vintage fly fishing tackle. More modern reels to help prevent line backing and poles to resist breaking and to make the line easier to load are now normal, but a few still rely on the basics of vintage fly fishing tackle for their catch.

    There are numerous places where a person can purchase vintage fly fishing tackle, many from the original manufacturer include serial numbers denoting when they first hit the market, but for the prices paid by collectors for this equipment, they are not going to take them anywhere near the water. Owners of vintage fly fishing tackle also have different outlets to bring them together with collectors.

    One of the attractions for vintage fly fishing tackle is as a look into history and be able to trace the advances in fly fishing, from its beginning through the present, the changes can be seen in reels, poles and perhaps more importantly, the flies. Wet and dry flies have been around since the beginning and while some colors may have changed, looking over the vintage fly fishing tackle it is evident that the fish's taste in bugs has not changed.

    Better Materials Replicate Functional Accessories

    Raised pillar reels from Leonard were the first to use hard rubber in the late 1890's and are considered the best vintage fly fishing tackle available, although extremely rare to find by collectors. Today's reels, while maintaining basic design and usability, are made of materials that are more modern to withstand weathering and hard use.

    Creels made of wicker are still popular, but with vintage fly fishing tackle they were usually strapped together with saddle-grade leather. The neck strap was also leather and made to hold up under watery conditions. Newer materials have replaced waders, although a century ago, many fly fishing was done without the benefit of boots, except the same rubber boots that were used on the farm.

    Very few vintage fly fishing tackle boxes remain in circulation, but those that are found may be made of wood with a clear, glass front so the angler could see what was available in his box. The wood would float in case it was dropped, allowing for quick recovery.

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