The Big Little Book Of Fishing Abercrombie Fitch Circa 1968 First Edition

Description

This 53 year old catalog from the venerable sporting goods company Abercrombie & Fitch contains a wealth of information that any avid fisherman will enjoy. Before Abercrombie & Fitch became a fashion plate for Millennials they were the go to store for the serious angler.
Besides listing retail prices for everything from dry flys to Fin-Nor big game reels, nearly every other page has a side bar of interesting information on myriad subjects ranging from fishing knots to casting techniques to “most asked questions” - the modern day FAQs!
With retail listings running the gamut of 35 cent Fly Line Dressing to to a 9.95 Electric SPINNING Reel, you get a rare glimpse into both the mundane and cutting edge of the fishing world of 50 years ago. As much as much has changed over the years, from braided lines to graphite rods , it is reassuring to know that many traditional techniques are still valid including ,but not limited to, Hopkins jigs , Kastmasters, and Nymph flies.
Abercrombie & Fitch eventually morphed into a fashion house, but even back in the day they provided clothing for the enthusiasts . This catalog contains a full 14 pages of stylish clothing for the Outdoorsman (and Woman) of the 60s. Foreshadowing their eventual shift into fashion,
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&F of 1968 featured Safari jackets , Whaler sweaters, Lumberjack shirts and Australian “fishing hats “. Women were not overlooked as potential customers, and they were pitched classic Bush jackets with matching shorts, culotte skirts and a “six section bucket hat”, with matching scarf (of course)! Even the kids could get in on the fashion of the times with a stylish fishing vest.
I have only briefly touched on the various listings and articles in this 132 page catalog. For a fuller view you owe it to yourself to purchase this “Big Little Book of Fishing” and peruse its pages. This catalog is in remarkably good condition for its 53 year age. The pages are not torn or dog-eared, and the front and back cover are free of creases, with the only blemish being a slight brown staining which I have highlighted in the first pic . There is still the original order from from 1968 between pages 66 and 67.
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