Vintage Frank Davis Fishing Guide to Lake Pontchartrain and Lake Borgne 1988 PB

by Frank, Davis, Frank Davis

$65 · Offered by eBay

Title: The Frank Davis Fishing Guide to Lake Pontchartrain and Lake Borgne (with Unique Original Photo) Author: Frank Davis Format: Trade Paperback (1988 Edition) Description: This is a truly unique collector's opportunity for Southeast Louisiana outdoors enthusiasts. Up for sale is a clean, vintage copy of "The Frank Davis Fishing Guide to Lake Pontchartrain and Lake Borgne" paired with an incredible piece of local fishing history found inside: an original, vintage photograph of Frank Davis himself on a charter trip. The photo features Frank Davis at Joe's Landing in Barataria, LA, standing alongside a massive haul of redfish/trout. The back of the photograph is handwritten, identifying those pictured: Captain Phil (famed local guide Capt. Phil Ripp), Frank Davis, Earl Pressler, and Howard Mitchell. The guide itself is an absolute classic, covering critical regional fundamentals, brackish environment tactics, local charts, and seasonal calculations written by the legendary New Orleans outdoorsman. Condition: Book is in great vintage shape with NO tears or water damage. Bind is secure, edges show minor shelf wear consistent with age, and pages are clean. The included original photograph is well-preserved with clear handwriting on the back. Ships promptly and securely. Perfect for any Gulf Coast angling historian or collector!

• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
• Year: 1988
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Very Good

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