Description
This book will only be shipped via USPS Medium Flat Rate box.
Written by ORCA Member John Bechtold and released in 2024, this limited edition book covers Arthur Kovalovsky’s early years in Hollywood, CA; big game fishing history; Arthur’s two sons, Oscar and Lewis, and their involvement in the tackle business; the family’s hunting and gunsmithing; Oscar’s and Lewis’ reels and tackle; a complete history of Oscar’s partnership with Fin-Nor and Angling Products, Inc. (API); other Kovalovsky family members; famous and not so famous clients; some of the big game fishing tackle companies that competed with Kovalovsky; and Oscar’s beautiful prototype fly reels and big game reels.
This 384-page book has over 800 images, stunning photography, and letters and documents from the Kovalovsky estate. It includes an in-depth examination of all their reels, including patent drawings, detailed descriptions, and pictures of the internal mechanics of the different models. It also has photos of many tools and jigs Arthur used to make various reel parts.
Michael Fowlkes, Producer/Director of the award-winning fishing series, Inside Sportfishing and Producer/Director of the documentary film series, The History of Sportfishing wrote in the book’s Foreword, “Destined to become a part of the Smithsonian, Kovalovsky & Sons: A 100-year History of Design Innovation and Excellence is a national treasure. The book is one of the most comprehensive, inspiring and engaging on the sport I’ve ever read. “
The hardcover book measures 12 inches by 10 inches and is landscape-oriented. Crafted with the utmost care, it features a Smyth-sewn binding for durability, a slipcase for protection, with offset printing on heavy-weight 100-pound high gloss paper. Each copy is signed and numbered.
