This lot includes two of the best musky fishing books of the last few decades in their expanded second editions. As they typically sell for $30 or more on their own, this is a chance to get both at once...and even better, both are signed by the authors: Larry Ramsell and John Detloff! Ramsell's book includes the original bookstore sticker indicating that it was an autographed copy.

Three Record Muskies in His Day: The Life and Times of Louie Spray is a captivating biographical work that chronicles the extraordinary life of legendary Wisconsin angler Louie Spray, who famously caught three world-record muskellunge during the mid-20th century, culminating in his iconic 69-pound, 11-ounce monster from the Chippewa Flowage in 1949. This expanded reissue of Spray's 1980 autobiography My Musky Days weaves in Dettloff's meticulous research, revealing Spray's angling secrets, his rugged experiences as a lumberjack and bootlegger, and tales of Prohibition-era adventures, gangsters vacationing in the Northwoods, and dramatic pursuits amid the wild landscapes of northern Wisconsin. Rich with nearly 300 historical photos and illustrations, the book immerses readers in a bygone era of muskie fishing lore, blending high-stakes outdoor adventure with vivid regional history.

A Compendium of Musky Angling History by renowned muskie historian Larry Ramsell stands as the definitive reference work on the rich and legendary heritage of muskellunge fishing, often hailed as an encyclopedic masterpiece within the angling community. First published in the late 1980s with subsequent expanded editions (including this widely acclaimed second edition in 1997 and later volumes delving into world records from around 1877 onward), the book meticulously documents the evolution of muskie pursuits, chronicling iconic catches, pioneering anglers, lure developments, and the passionate culture surrounding "the fish of 10,000 casts." Packed with historical photographs, documents, and detailed records, it preserves the mystique and lore of this elusive freshwater apex predator like no other resource.

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