Tight Lines

1966

This catalog, as usual,  was issued to the English speaking world of ABU fans and even Australians like me, received it and were able to read it with great joy.

It is special to me, as it was my first experience of ABU fishing and the huge range of items produced that I could never hope to see here in Australia at this time.

Len's realistic and accurate summation of the vagaries of fishing reflect my personal observations of fishing days, both exciting and quiet but always memorable.

It is great addition to the isues to date , as it has such complete sections covering all current reels, rods, lures, accessories, fishing tips on species as well as techniques, environmental issues,  not to mention Len's astute observations on the inside cover.  The innovative triangular Delta Fly reel first appears and the great table of Must Lures V the game-fish quarry.

I hope you have enjoyed the long time that I spent scanning and coding this page,  perusing and learning from this wonderful English language version of the  1966  ABU Tight Lines. Reading this again makes me realize how quickly 50 years of my life has passed from these childhood days. Lots of extras have been added to my life in this time, but the only constant has been family, friends, learning in one form or another  and the immeasurable  fishing pleasures given to me , thanks to the Borgstom family and  ABU fishing.