The title is a bit of fishing tackle trivia and refers to Edward Pole, a well-known tackle maker who opened his Philadelphia shop in the 1770's. The trout flies are time tested designs. The three "tube flies", made in Aberdeen, Scotland, were a gift to the artist in 1961 while recuperating from a broken leg. They had not been out of their package for 40 years until serving as models for this painting. Happily, they are now being used regularly on the trout streams of Wisconsin's "Driftless Area"
Acrylic on Panel 8" x 10" This Original is in the Permanent Collection of the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, Wausau, Wisconsin.
"FLY WALLET" A grouping of early fly fishing memorabilia that was graciously loaned by a fellow angler and trout fishing guide, Jim Romberg of Grant County Wisconsin. These items belonged to his grandfather.
Fly Wallet ...Detail of Compass
"FLY WALLET" Acrylic on Board 12" x 16" This original is available Please Enquire
"BARN SWALLOW WITH FISHING LURES"
Acrylic on Panel 12" x 16" This Original Painting is SOLD
"THE ALLURE OF APRIL"
Acrylic on Panel 12" x 16" This Original Painting is Available, Please Inquire
"NEW JERSEY MEMORABILIA"
New Jersey Memorabilia 9" x 12" Acrylic on Board. This Original is Sold
Acrylic on Panel 12" x 16" This Original Painting is SOLD
