Hi, where can I find some info about the NY reel
maker Walker and his reels?
Thanks
Walker fly reels
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reels4me, member
Walker reels
The most extensive I have found resides in 6 paragraphs of "A.J. Campbells Classic & Antique FLY-FISHING TACKLE" published by
Lyons & Burford Hard Cover and sell for about $50 if still in print.
Lyons & Burford Hard Cover and sell for about $50 if still in print.
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reels4me, member
Walker reels
The most extensive I have found resides in 6 paragraphs of "A.J. Campbells Classic & Antique FLY-FISHING TACKLE" published by
Lyons & Burford Hard Cover and sell for about $50 if still in print.
Lyons & Burford Hard Cover and sell for about $50 if still in print.
Walkers of yore
We carried them in the store I worked in 30 years ago. At that time they were pricey at $200 +/- per copy and I'll bet we didn't sell 10 of 'em per year. Walker was a bit slow filling our orders but we never ran out. Sad to say, I didn't take advantage of that fact and scoop a few up since I've seen silly prices being paid for them lately ($1200?).
I've neither owned nor fished one but my recollection is that were pretty light for their overall size, and they had a good drag system. They were nice but IMHO a good vom Hofe in the same size is a better reel.
Campbell's book has been out in soft cover for a couple of years and you can pick it up for under $20 on ebay these days. It's time to buy it if you don't have it.
I've neither owned nor fished one but my recollection is that were pretty light for their overall size, and they had a good drag system. They were nice but IMHO a good vom Hofe in the same size is a better reel.
Campbell's book has been out in soft cover for a couple of years and you can pick it up for under $20 on ebay these days. It's time to buy it if you don't have it.