I've a number of autographed books, but the ones I most prize are signed by Nick Lyons. I enjoy his writing for the quality of the writing, and not just the flyfishing references and anecdotes. I'll never part with them ...

I also have a few flies and signature cards from both past and contemporary tyers. Of those I have, I most enjoy the flies I have from FAOL's own Mantis (Bob Mead). Bob's a friend, and his realistic flies set the standard and paved the way for realistic tyers who get far more attention.

Mike D.
http://battenkill.tripod.com