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Outdoors Fishing Bundle: Angler’s How-To Bundle (1977 to 1978), Kenn Oberrecht Practical Angler’s Guide + Frank Woolner Trout Hunting | Dust Jackets, Winchester Press, How-To

Build your skills, then chase trout with confidence. This two-book Winchester Press bundle pairs Kenn Oberrecht’s hands-on Practical Angler’s Guide (1978) with Frank Woolner’s Trout Hunting (1977).

Together they cover tackle, maintenance, casting, lures and flies, seasonal strategy, and real-world tactics. It’s a durable, jacketed set for anglers, cabin libraries, and gift-givers.

Quick Specs

  • Item Type: Vintage hardcover book bundle with dust jackets
  • Sizes: 8.5×6.1×1 in (276 pp); 9.5×6×0.95 in (246 pp)
  • Material/Colors: Blue cloth boards; B/W photos/figures; printed jackets
  • Origin/Maker: Winchester Press, New York
  • Year/Era: 1977 to 1978
  • GENRE: Outdoors • Fishing & Trout • How-To Guides
  • Language / Pages (total): English / 522 pages combined
  • Identifiers: Oberrecht ISBN 0-87691-250-1; LCCN 77-15126. Woolner ISBN 0-87691-196-3; LCCN 76-52733.

Edition & Features
Both volumes include indexes; clear B/W photographs and figures; practical technique chapters. Jackets now protected in fresh archival sleeves.

Condition (Grade + notes)

Grade: Good overall (see individual notes). Light jacket edge wear and minor shelf rubs; clean interiors; tight bindings; mild page-edge toning typical of age.

Provenance & Notes

Estate-sourced from Michigan’s Great Lakes Bay Region. Great as a gift bundle for the angler who appreciates classic outdoor writing.

This 1977 to 1978 Winchester Press pair, both in blue cloth with printed jackets now in archival sleeves, suits a trout angler's shelf. If it's the right copy for you, it's ready to come home.

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  • 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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