Vintage 3-piece Orvis fly fishing literature lot from The Orvis Company, Manchester, Vermont.
Included are three original vintage Orvis brochures / fishing guides:
1. ORVIS Madison Fly Reel Brochure
Features the classic Orvis Madison fly reel and covers Models 4/5, 6/7, 8 and 9. Interior includes reel features, adjustable drag information, exploded parts illustration and original replacement parts numbers. Excellent reference material for collectors and restorers of vintage Orvis reels.
2. ORVIS “Perfect” Wet Fly Selection – Wet Flies, Streamers and How to Fish Them
By W. C. Cairns. Period instructional booklet discussing wet flies, streamers, fly patterns and techniques for fishing them. Includes photographs and information on traditional fly patterns.
3. ORVIS Nymphs and How to Fish Them
Vintage Orvis instructional guide covering nymph fishing, insect imitation, equipment, techniques and various nymph patterns.
All three are original period Orvis publications, not modern reproductions.
These make a great reference lot for the vintage fly-fishing collector, Orvis enthusiast, reel collector or angler interested in traditional wet-fly and nymph fishing.
Condition is vintage used with age toning, discoloration, spotting/staining, edge and handling wear as shown. The Madison reel brochure has some edge/corner wear. Please examine all photographs closely for exact condition and contents.
Sold together as one 3-piece lot. — not reproductions.