Fishing the Adirondacks (1855 to 1900) - Historical Interest

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Fishing the Adirondacks (1855 to 1900) - Historical Interest

Post by letumgo » Sun Mar 03, 2013 11:34 pm

I visited the Adirondack Museum (http://www.adkmuseum.org/) last summer and took some photos, which some of you may be interested in seeing for the history.

Old Fly Wallet from the late 1800's (flies used to fish in the Adirondack Mountains, of upstate New York) - Inscribed on the wallet are the words "MANNA FOR TROUT"
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Horsehair flyline:
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Painting showing fishing of that time period.
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Old fly rods (wooden) from the era:
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Ratan (cane) handle:
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Fancy Cork Handle (take a close look at the guides - they are an interesting tubular guide):
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Fly rod from the 1890's: http://adirondack.pastperfect-online.co ... %20end.JPG
Bug dope (black flies can be maddening at times): Check out the ingredients on the box.
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A view of Blue Mountain Lake from the Museum:
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I grew up learning to fish waters like these with my Dad.
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Post by chase creek » Mon Mar 04, 2013 4:11 am

Cool beans, Ray!
That fly book looks like it's been around a while, and now I know what to do with
all that mutton tallow that's been sitting around gathering dust. :D
That's really interesting stuff, thanks for posting.
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Post by cassady » Mon Mar 04, 2013 7:44 am

What a wonderful post to brighten up a dreary Monday. Thanks, Ray!
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Post by tie2fish » Mon Mar 04, 2013 8:44 am

Thanks, Ray.
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Post by William Anderson » Mon Mar 04, 2013 11:35 am

Ray, it's cool to see a collection like that all together. And your water looks very tempting. Nice pics.

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Post by Roadkill » Mon Mar 04, 2013 11:36 am

Thanks Ray!

It reminds me of my short visit last fall at The American Museum of Fly Fishing. I like the nostalgia but I am most happy to cast a graphite travel rod with modern lines on the "Heritage Waters". ;) :D
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Post by Smuggler » Mon Mar 04, 2013 5:56 pm

Sweet pics Ray, water like that only makes me want to buy a set up for still waters....
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Post by Mataura mayfly » Mon Mar 04, 2013 6:06 pm

Great historic glance into the way we were Ray.
And a reminder to give thanks to the modern lines and rods we now take for granted that do not require the care and attention those old set-up's did. ;)
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Post by DOUGSDEN » Wed Mar 06, 2013 8:13 am

Ray,
Wow! This is incredible! The fly wallet in particular and the scene from the museum! Again, Wow!
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Post by Soft-hackle » Sat Mar 09, 2013 11:27 pm

Great stuff, Ray. We have a wonderfully rich history in NY State when it comes to the outdoor sports.

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