Mark Smith Fish Art - "Rainbow Trout" Original Gyotaku Salmon and Steelhead Rods Suitable for spring creeks and

Suitable for spring creeks and lake fishing with nymphs and small streamers

A superb Paul Hermann salmon reel 3 1/4" diameter

The script on the rod had to be re-inked by Steve and I think he executed it very well

An extra band of burgundy tipping at the winding check

Although the rod is certainly suited for dry flies it can handle just about any situation on your local trout stream

Mark Smith Fish Art - "Rainbow Trout" Original Gyotaku Salmon and Steelhead Rods Suitable for spring creeks andFor sale here is an original Gyotaku (fish rubbing) by artist Mark Smith "Rainbow Trout". It measures 24 x 18" 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 something special."