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Old 04-06-2017, 10:34 AM
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Red face Good Fly Fishing Books

I have been trying to get some reading in this spring and have found a few of the titles I have been but one still alludes me.

I am hoping I can find a copy of The Phenological Fly by Bob Scammell.

Even if someone would be kind enough to loan it to me I will photocopy it and return it. I would buy my own copy but it is out of print, so if someone would rather sell it to me than lend it to me I would certainly be up for that too.

I have Alberta's Trout Highway, and Trout Streams of Alberta and have a line on a couple others so just missing this one.

Anyone that can help me out I would really appreciate it.

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Old 04-06-2017, 11:18 AM
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They can be had on Amazon for a mere $224
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Old 04-06-2017, 11:58 AM
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They can be had on Amazon for a mere $224
Yeah I should have mentioned that I check online and emailed all the used book stores in Calgary that had an email listed.

Looking for people that have an actual copy.
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If you can find "Fish and Tell and Go to Hell" by McLelland et all, it is a fantastic read.
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Second for fish and tell and go to hell
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Old 04-06-2017, 08:17 PM
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The Phenological Fly by Bob Scammell.

Are there not copyright laws in this country?

I can't believe that a book listed at $15.95 (CAD) back in 1995 is now listed by Amazon at ~$100 used and >$150 new.

More dittos for "Fish and Tell and Go to Hell". An excellent compilation.
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The Phenological Fly by Bob Scammell.

Are there not copyright laws in this country?
Sure there are but what is a guy to do when a book can not be purchased through normal channels. A person can legally copy 10% of a book.

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I can't believe that a book listed at $15.95 (CAD) back in 1995 is now listed by Amazon at ~$100 used and >$150 new.
Believe it or not it's true. Have you looked for Alberta Trout Highway recently? Before I was able to track down a copy, thanks Don Anderson, my only option was paying $1000 on Amazon or photocopy the book on loan to the Calgary Public Library.
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Lots of online book sellers. Don't go through amazon or ebay most of the time for books. I just bought a brand spaking new copy of fish and tell from a book store in Edmonton. With shipping was 20$. Amazon was starting around 50$ plus shipping
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Yeah I should have mentioned that I check online and emailed all the used book stores in Calgary that had an email listed.

Looking for people that have an actual copy.

I have a copy in excellent condition, I sent you a PM asking you what your budget is?


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I have a copy in excellent condition, I sent you a PM asking you what your budget is?


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I asked you if you had a budget, you replied "how much?"
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I asked you if you had a budget, you replied "how much?"
Yes, asking you what you wanted for it. Where you located, the price would depend on how it looks.
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I was shared a location with a number of these books for sale at retail.

If anyone wants a copy pm me, promise not to buy them all to make a profit and I will let you know where to find it!!!

Thanks again to the nice fella who did the same for me!!!
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Curtis creek manifesto. Cool read
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Curtis creek manifesto. Cool read
X2 really like that little book.
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