Let’s Go Fishin’! 1974 Fisherman’s Guide by Mepps + Fishing in Pennsylvania Booklet | Vintage Lure Catalog & Regional Guide Set
$18.00
Some vintage finds are just meant to be paired, and this fishing-themed duo reels in nostalgia and practical charm. First up is the bold and colorful Let’s Go Fishin’! 1974 Fisherman's Guide by T. Layton “Shep” Shepherd, the face of Mepps lures. Packed with lure photos, fishing tips, and pricing charts, it’s more than a catalog. It’s a time capsule of tacklebox history. Inside, you’ll even find handwritten notes and a gear list on inserted lined paper, giving this copy a personal touch straight from a dedicated angler.
Alongside it is Fishing in Pennsylvania, a softcover reprint booklet from the Pennsylvania Fish Commission. It's filled with equipment basics, casting techniques, and good old-fashioned advice, all illustrated with line art. Together, these two booklets make a thoughtful gift for a collector, angler, or outdoor history buff.
Highlights from the Pages
- Let’s Go Fishin’! includes original pricing, gear diagrams, Mepps records, and tips from “Shep”
- Bonus: handwritten tackle notes on inserted lined paper
- Fishing in Pennsylvania provides a beginner-friendly breakdown of fishing gear and strategy
- Both are brimming with retro illustrations and photography that showcase vintage outdoor culture
Specifications
Let’s Go Fishin’! 1974 Fisherman's Guide
- Size: 11 x 9 inches
- Language: English
Fishing in Pennsylvania
- Size: 8.5 x 6 inches
- Language: English
- Genre: Outdoor Recreation / Fishing
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Condition Notes: these vintage fishing guides show signs of use consistent with age. The Let’s Go Fishin’! booklet has a name (Dale Confer) penned on the front cover and some cover wear, including a top corner bend. Inside, pages are intact with vibrant graphics and inserted handwritten notes. Fishing in Pennsylvania has light age toning and gentle wear at the edges but remains clean and legible. No musty smell present.
A 1974 Mepps Fisherman's Guide paired with a Fishing in Pennsylvania booklet, for the fishing shelf. If it's the right copy for you, it's ready to come home.
- Near Fine: Close to new. Any flaw is small and named above.
- Very Good: Light use. Every flaw is named above, and none of them get in the way of reading or display.
- Good: Complete and usable, with clear signs of use. Every flaw is named above.
- Fair: Heavy wear or damage, named above. A reading or working copy, not a display piece.
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