Reference Books

The following books have been written by ORCA members, and are available to current ORCA members through the ORCA Store.

Lodge, Richard Skeletons: A Collector's Guide to Raised Pillar Fly Reels. Whitefish Press 2007.
The book provides a detailed history and collector's guide to the skeleton fly reel. Includes hundreds of photos and diagrams to go with the entertaining text and history.
$24.95
Larson,Dr. Todd E. Pflueger Profiles: Essays on the History of Enterprise Manufacturing. Makers of Pflueger Fishing Tackle. Whitefish Press 2006 - 4th printing.
A series of entertaining and informative essays on the history of Pflueger, from its founding through the golden years.
$24.95
Miller, Robert The History of the Pflueger Supreme Casting Reel, 1916 - 1982. Whitefish Press 2007 - 2nd Printing.
The most comprehensive study of a single model fishing reel ever written. The books covers all aspects of Supreme design and construction, allowing the reader to properly date their models by patent dates and features.
$24.95
Lawson, Stu, Lawson's Price Guide to Old Fishing Reels, 3rd Edition. Monterey Bay Publishing, 2001.
11,250 listings of old fishing reels arranged by brand and model, including description, condition and current value. Soft Cover.
$23.95
Lawson, Stu, Fishing Tackle Collectibles. Monterey Bay Publishing, 1998.
The who, what, when, where why and how of collecting old fishing tackle. Soft Cover. Originally $16.00.
$5.95
White, Phil Editor, Pflueger Pfacts. ORCA Publications, 2006. Again available in a 2nd printing.
This book has 140 pages of Pflueger and Enterprise Mfg. Co. information, with over 50 color photographs and numerous black & white photos. Soft cover and spiral bound.
$45.00
Wright, Ben The Wright Price Guide for the Reel Man. Update to the Third Edition, Volume 1 - 2006.
This book includes historical information and prices of many reels not included in the 3rd Edition. Most prices have also been updated. A Limited Edition of 500 copies. Soft Cover.
$32.00