Mark Smith Fish Art - "Rainbow Trout" Original Gyotaku Salmon and Steelhead Rods The script on the rod

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

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

This is noted in the opening letter to fellow sportsmen

The rods are black

Mark Smith Fish Art - "Rainbow Trout" Original Gyotaku Salmon and Steelhead Rods The script on the rodFor 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."