A beautiful limited-edition volume combining two classic angling works by Joe Brooks—an essential for fly-fishing and sportfishing collectors.
Details
• Measurements: 9.5 x 6 x 1 inches
• Format: Hardcover, leatherette binding with gilt design and edges, silk ribbon marker
• Page count: 161
• Publisher: Premier Press
• Year: 1977
• Author: Joe Brooks
• Edition: The Premier Collection, Limited to 3000 copies (this is No. 1171)
• Genre: Fishing / Outdoor Sports / Angling Technique
• Illustrations: Black-and-white diagrams and photographs
• Subject: Bass bug fishing and deep-sea fishing off Bermuda, with practical methods and first-hand angler accounts
• Suggested uses: Collector’s display, fishing enthusiast gift, or reference for traditional fly-fishing techniques
• Printed in the U.S.A.
Condition Grade: Near Fine
Notes: Clean, bright teal boards with crisp gilt lettering and decoration. Pages pristine; binding tight; no writing or marks. Minor shelf wear at edges consistent with gentle handling.
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Condition Grade Key
Near Fine: minimal wear; tight; clean.
Very Good: light wear; clean text; minor flaws.
Good: noticeable wear; sound reading copy; some marks.
Fair: heavy wear; complete but worn; priced accordingly.
Collector’s Note
This Premier Press edition of Bass Bug Fishing and Bermuda Fishing brings together two celebrated works by Joe Brooks, one of America’s most admired outdoor writers and anglers. Lavishly bound and limited to just 3,000 numbered copies, this 1977 release is prized among collectors for its craftsmanship and Brooks’s engaging voice on the art of fly-fishing. A standout addition to any vintage sporting or outdoor book collection.
About the Author Joe Brooks
Joe Brooks (1901–1972) was an influential American angler and writer, often credited with popularizing modern fly-fishing through his books and Outdoor Life columns. His expertise and storytelling made him one of the 20th century’s most beloved fishing authorities. Perfect for collectors of classic outdoor literature and sportfishing history.
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