Mark Smith Fish Art - "Rainbow Trout and Aspen Leaves"

Mark Smith Fish Art - "Rainbow Trout and Aspen Leaves"For sale here is an original hand cast paper, gyotaku, nature printing by artist Mark Smith "Rainbow Trout and Aspen Leaves". It measures 21. 5 x 14. 5" and comes unframed. See here for his main collection page here on Vintage Fly Tackle. Mark W. Smith, or "Smitty", has guided fly fisherman on the Henry's Fork for over 25 years. His observations on the water are the mainstream of his visual expression. "I like to go outside each day and look for

Serial #GLT4 ("GL" indicates a Gillum Taper)

serial #1329

who also provided a replacement cork grip and installed a hook-keeper

Weight: 16 oz

This should easily polish off

The rod was built for Hazel Johnson by Paul Young in 1950 and is not serial numbered

The reverse half-wells grip measures 6 1/8" with only light soiling

Don't miss out on this wonderful example of an impregnated Orvis Salmon rod ready for the water

Part of the 500 run of the Flyfisher's Classic Library

The rod also features a nicely-tapered wood reel seat spacer which the Japanese call "Karin" (a type of rosewood)

There is also an unused extra spool in the original Hardy box (also with a bright orange line that's been put on it)

Original poplin bag and brass-capped aluminum tube