An “ephemera” collection organization

[Mike N]

We are all looking forward to the start-up of our beloved tackle shows. This month alone I was scheduled to attend and exhibit at the Cabin Fever fly fishing show in Pittsburgh and FATC in Daytona.

Instead, I’ve spent the past few weeks on a much-needed reorganization of all the vintage paper, flies, hooks, and lines I have collected over the years.

I bought a bulk of 3/4” and a few 2” deep Riker glass top cases on eBay for about $90; a $29 (on sale) Brother label printer at Staples, and a few $6 display stand easels at Hobby Lobby....I’m ready for a tackle show!

[kyreels]

As usual, you have some great ideas. I was not aware that those cases were available in those deep configurations. I could also benefit from them. I think sometimes my cases are worth more than what is in them.

Heres a thought, don't they make a black tape with White letters? Wonder what that would look like on those cases.

[Paul Roberts]

Fun!

[Mike N]

As usual, you have some great ideas. I was not aware that those cases were available in those deep configurations. I could also benefit from them. I think sometimes my cases are worth more than what is in them.

Heres a thought, don't they make a black tape with White letters? Wonder what that would look like on those cases.

Thanks, Matt. Good idea, so I ordered some black tape with white lettering and will keep you posted.

[Mike N]

e·phem·er·a
/əˈfem(ə)rə/

things that exist or are typically used or enjoyed for only a short time.

"there were papers, letters, catalogs, old boxes—all sorts of ephemera"

In fishing collectibles, think flies, hooks, tackle retailer letterhead, envelopes (covers) and catalogs; silk fly and casting line, etc.

[Mike N]

Three pre-1900 Orvis catalogs

The three lines in the top row are early freshwater bait casting lines, not fly lines

McHarg, Rome, NY

Early Orvis superfine flies on retail cards

[Mike N]

Early silk fly lines

James van Uxem and Orvis flies

Snelled hooks in triangle packs

[RonG]

You can really appreciate the artistry of these items when they are well displayed like this.

[Mike N]

Thanks, Ron.

And Matt was right, the black tape with white letters I ordered looks much better on the black cases.

[kyreels]

Thats like the bow on a package, excellent.

[reelsmith.]

Nicely done Mike. I like it !

Dean.

[Paul Roberts]

Nice!

[Shellbelly]

THAT is outstanding. I'm constantly having to move and adjust things but that, what you have to do, is called mobilization! Hats off!!