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American Fly Fisher Journal of the American Museum of Fly Fishing The American Fly Fisher Journal of the American Museum of Fly Fishing WINTER 2007 VOLUME 33 NUMBER 1 Fish List: The Fifth Index Timothy Achor-Hoch 1 Armed with her 6⁄2-foot, 3-weight Kretchman bamboo rod, this journal’s editor takes a comma-free pause from her regular duties on New York’s Ausable River. T’S FINALLY HERE: the index of the American Fly Fisher index, and a table of contents index (the last isn’t a true index, issues from 1999 through 2006. but a list of each issue’s table of contents can come in darn IFor some of you, this is Christmas morning. Fly-fishing handy). The one thousandish pages of the last eight years were history buffs and writers have been after me to get this one out professionally indexed by Teri Maurice of Sandpoint, Idaho. for some time. Combing the indexes is the fastest way to figure In reviewing what I said last time I introduced the index, I out what our journal can offer, and if you happen to be an see that I made some good points. To sum: indexed author, it’s a way to get other readers to find you. Think of this as your own special toolbox (or tackle box, or— • The index itself is an historical document—one that reflects if you must—fishing vest). our history as a journal and as a museum. Others of you are no doubt groaning in pain and gnashing •Reviewing the journal may lead you to back issues you haven’t your teeth that you will both have to endure this and wait until seen and would like to take a look at, the majority of which the spring issue to once again sink your teeth into some seri- can still be purchased from the museum (see page 34). ous historical narrative. But it’s been eight years since the last • “You could read it aloud, like an epic poem. So many of your index, and it will be awhile before you see another. To placate favorite words.” This could make you quite popular at parties. you a bit, we’ve thrown in some pretty pictures, a book review, (But it’s also something that could be done in your own home, and the regular museum news, all right up front. for your private edification. Consider this option.) So here are some vitals: in thirty-two years of publishing, this is our fifth index, the previous four having been published Don’t forget to check out the message from Executive in 1978, 1984, 1992, and 1999. Our indexes have traditionally been Director Bill Bullock, coming straight to you, as always, from published as an issue of the journal itself, and this one is no the inside back cover. exception. Each index covers only the issues of the journal that Happy researching and reminiscing. came before it and after the last index; to date, no single index that covers all issues of the journal has been generated. This fifth index covers eight years of issues, from Winter 1999 (vol. 25, no. 1, the last index issue) through Fall 2006 (vol. 32, no. KATHLEEN ACHOR 4). It is divided into three sections: a subject index, an author EDITOR THE AMERICAN MUSEUM Journal of the American Museum of Fly Fishing OF FLY FISHING WINTER 2007 VOLUME 33 NUMBER 1 Preserving the Heritage of Fly Fishing The Batten Kill Bash ........................2 TRUSTEES Bill Bullock E. M. Bakwin Nancy Mackinnon Michael Bakwin Walter T. Matia Book Review: Swanson’s Grand Cascapedia Giants ......5 Foster Bam William C. McMaster, MD John Mundt Pamela Bates James Mirenda Duke Buchan III John Mundt Museum News ............................6 Mickey Callanen David Nichols Peter Corbin Wayne Nordberg The Collective Index: 1999–2006 Jerome C. Day Raymond C. Pecor Blake Drexler Stephen M. Peet Teri Maurice Christopher Garcia Leigh H. Perkins Subject Index .........................8 Ronald Gard John Rano Author Index.........................27 George R. Gibson III John K. Regan Gardner L. Grant Roger Riccardi Table of Contents Index ..................31 Chris Gruseke Kristoph J. Rollenhagen James Hardman William Salladin James Heckman Robert G. Scott ON THE COVER: Among the issues indexed here are (clockwise from top left): Arthur Kaemmer, MD Richard G. Tisch Winter 2000 (vol. 26, no. 1), Winter 2001 (vol. 27, no. 1), Summer 2002 (vol. Woods King III David H. Walsh Carl R. Kuehner III James C. Woods 28, no. 3), and Summer 2005 (vol. 31, no. 3). INDEX ILLUSTRATIONS: From H. Cholmondeley-Pennell, Fishing: Salmon TRUSTEES EMERITI and Trout (London: Longmans, Green, and Co., 1895). Charles R. Eichel Robert N. Johnson G. Dick Finlay David B. Ledlie W. Michael Fitzgerald Leon L. Martuch The American Fly Fisher (ISSN 0884-3562) is published four times a year by the museum at P.O. Box 42, Manchester, Vermont 05254. William Herrick Keith C. Russell Publication dates are winter, spring, summer, and fall. Membership dues include the cost of the Paul Schullery journal ($15) and are tax deductible as provided for by law. Membership rates are listed in the back of each issue. All letters, manuscripts, photographs, and materials intended for publication in the journal should be sent to the museum. The museum and journal are not responsible for unsolicited manuscripts, drawings, photographic OFFICERS material, or memorabilia. The museum cannot accept responsibility for statements and interpretations that are Chairman of the Board Robert G. Scott wholly the author’s. Unsolicited manuscripts cannot be returned unless postage is provided. Contributions to The President Nancy Mackinnon American Fly Fisher are to be considered gratuitous and the property of the museum unless otherwise requested Vice Presidents George R. Gibson III by the contributor. Articles appearing in this journal are abstracted and indexed in Historical Abstracts and America: Stephen M. Peet History and Life. Copyright © 2007, the American Museum of Fly Fishing, Manchester, Vermont 05254. Original material appearing may not be reprinted without prior permission. Periodical postage paid at David H. Walsh Manchester, Vermont 05254 and additional offices (USPS 057410). The American Fly Fisher (ISSN 0884-3562) Treasurer James Mirenda EMAIL: [email protected] WEBSITE: www.amff.com Secretary James C. Woods Clerk Charles R. Eichel POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The American Fly Fisher, P. O. B ox 42, Manchester, Vermont 05254. We welcome contributions to the American Fly Fisher. Before making a submission, STAFF please review our Contributor’s Guidelines on our website (www.amff.com), or write to request a copy. The museum cannot accept responsibility for statements Executive Director William C. Bullock III and interpretations that are wholly the author’s. Collections Manager Yoshi Akiyama Administration & Membership Rebecca Nawrath Art Director Sara Wilcox Statement of Ownership, Management, and Circulation Account Manager Patricia Russell The American Fly Fisher (publication number 0084-3562) is published four times per year (Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall). Editor is Kathleen Achor. Complete address for both publisher and editor is The American Museum of Fly Fishing, P.O. Box 42, Manchester, VT 05254. The journal is wholly THE AMERICAN FLY FISHER owned by the American Museum of Fly Fishing. Total number of copies: 2,300 (average number of Editor Kathleen Achor copies of each issue run during the preceding twelve months; 2,300 actual number of copies of single Design & Production Sara Wilcox issue published nearest to filing date). Paid/requested circulations (including advertiser’s proof and exchange copies): 1,512 (average; 1,512 actual). Free distribution by mail: 150 (average; 150 actual). Sales Copy Editor Sarah May Clarkson through dealers and carriers, street vendors, and counter sales: 0 (average; 0 actual). Free distribution outside the mail: 200 (average; 200 actual). Total free distribution: 200 (average; 200 actual). Total dis- tribution: 2,200 (average; 2,200 actual). Copies not distributed: 100 (average; 438 actual). Total: 2,300 (average; 2,300 actual). Percent paid and/or requested circulation: 85% (average; 85% actual). The Batten Kill Bash On August 19, 2006, the museum celebrated its first anniversary in our new home on Route 7A by holding its inaugural Batten Kill Bash. Traffic was brisk for the daylong vendor exhibitions. Our members and guests enjoyed visiting with the many artists, carvers, rodbuilders, fly tyers, antique book dealers, and other vendors who exhibited on our grounds. A big hit was our version of Antiques Roadshow, which brought many friends in with their heirloom tackle and books to be evaluated free of charge by a team of antique tackle and book appraisers. The day culminated with our Batten Kill Barbeque under the tent, where 150 guests were treated to a history of the Batten Kill. Historic photo panels and banners, depicting the river’s rich history of angling, decorated the tent and its tables. After dinner, guests enjoyed a spirited auction and raffle that raised important funds for the muse- um. At the end of the evening, we all had prime seating for the Orvis Company’s incredible 150th Anniversary fire- works display. The museum would like to thank all of our sponsors and attendees for their wonderful support of this event. BILL BULLOCK EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Photos by Yoshi Akiyama and Bill Bullock Museum friend and fly-tying master Bill Newcomb. George Butts of the Green Mountain Fly Tyers chats with museum member Pen Reed. Visitors browse the AMFF sale table. 2THE AMERICAN FLY FISHER Museum Board Chairman Bob Scott shows his granddaughter how to cast a bamboo rod. Hildene volunteers Chris Bongartz, Laine Akiyama, and Vinnie Pizzo grilled hamburgers and hot dogs during the lunch hours. Trustee Jim Hardman (right) with museum friend and bamboo rodmaker Jim Becker. Tackle expert Marty Keane conducts his version of the Antiques Roadshow.
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