If you’re looking for 160 old books on fly fishing, fly tying, angling, and related topics (salmon, cod, trout flies, rods, etc.) on a USB drive, here’s what you should know:
What’s Typically Included in Such Collections:
1. Classic Fly Fishing Texts – Books by authors like Theodore Gordon, G.E.M. Skues, Frederic M. Halford, and Charles Cotton.
2. Fly Tying Manuals – Historical guides on tying salmon, trout, and other flies.
3. Angling Techniques – Old-school methods for fishing salmon, cod, and trout.
4. Rod Making & Tackle – Vintage books on bamboo rods, reel maintenance, and tackle crafting.
5. Regional Fishing Guides – Early 20th-century books on British, American, and European waters.
Where to Find Such Collections:
– eBay / Etsy – Sellers often offer USB drives or digital downloads of scanned antique fishing books.
– Online Archives – Some free sources include:
– Internet Archive ([archive.org](https://archive.org)) – Search for “fly fishing,” “angling,” or “fly tying.”
– Google Books ([books.google.com](https://books.google.com)) – Many old fishing books are free.
– Project Gutenberg ([gutenberg.org](https://www.gutenberg.org)) – Public domain angling books.
– Specialized Forums – Websites like Classic Fly Rod Forum or Fly Fishing History groups may share digital collections.
Things to Watch Out For:
– Legality – Ensure the books are public domain (pre-1928 in the U.S.) or legally distributed.
– Quality – Some scans may be poor; check reviews if buying a USB collection.
– Duplicates – Some “160-book” collections may repeat titles under different names.
Alternative: Build Your Own Digital Library
If you prefer a free, legal route, you can download PDFs from Internet Archive or Google Books and save them to a USB yourself.
Would you like help finding specific titles or authors?