Freestone Fighter

すきこそもののじょうずなれ (suki koso mono no jouzu nare) It is because we like things that we can become good at them.

From Pig Skin to Aluminium.

The early NZ fly fisher adopted tried and true, old English patterns, many of which are still used today as a first choice for some older anglers. Partridge breast, Mallard wing, Peacock sword and herl were often used in these patterns. Wet flies were very popular as many anglers would fish early morning and evening hatches.

Trout Art

Mayfly Emerger

Koi no takinobori - Photoshop

 

"Koi no takinobori (鯉の滝登り, Koi's waterfall climbing)" means, "to succeed vigorously in life.

Never Schneider

There's a saying in Austria if you don't catch a fish, you go home "Schneider"...which is a small river fish anyone can catch! Arriving home "Schneider" is considered the lowest point in your fishing career. Used photoshop to create these...cut out bugs using pen tool.