Mark Smith Fish Art - "Rainbow Trout" Original Gyotaku

Mark Smith Fish Art - "Rainbow Trout" Original GyotakuFor 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."

The VL&A decal remains 98% intact

125-1 marked on each section

It does show quite a bit of cosmetic wear but remains in perfect mechanical condition

Ferrules are size 10/64 and the ferrule fit is excellent

The rod was made in 1952 by George Reid and Cal Skinner

The action is a wonderfully smooth medium-fast

Nicely oxidized hardware components with a little mark on the bottom of the butt cap

That same tip has a set in it as well

For sale here is an early Pflueger Medalist 1494 fly reel in excellent condition

I accepted the reel back but only refunded him $200 of the original $495 price

This is it

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