Mark Smith Fish Art - "Rainbow and Brown Trout" 8'1" This Spring Creek Model rod

This Spring Creek Model rod

The serial number indicates a 1974 manufacture date

Both reel and spool come with their original boxes

Jim worked under the tutelage of Ted Simroe in the Leonard shop during the 70's

though it finally seems that people are catching on and his prices going up

Mark Smith Fish Art - "Rainbow and Brown Trout" 8'1" This Spring Creek Model rodFor sale here is an original Gyotaku (fish rubbing) by artist Mark Smith "Rainbow and Brown Trout". It measures 37 x 21" 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."