The Traditional Fisherman's Forum

Bought this drawing/impression some years ago, the artist is George Becher RA 1875-1947 his work included sketches for Punch and Tatler. The 'traditionaly' dressed gentleman is Sir Arthur Denison Ross 1871-1940 who is described as an 'Orientalist'



It seems that Arthur was an angler and chose to be drawn like this, perhaps given his status a member of the Fly Fishers Club, he looks a well fed and content chap !

Tight lines
Dave

Of course I do. I also dress like that when I go down the pub, do the weekend shop etc etc. Indeed, I have been known to go to bed dressed like that.

All the time. Isn't he Edward not Arthur ?

That's Bernard Matthews!

Bootiful!

I always admired this photo of Harvey Torbett :-



... and make my own small contribution to piscatorial standards when I can ... primarily because it's practical (that's my excuse and I'm sticking to it !!!) :-

I was about to ask " have you met Sir Ashbycut?"

Mal you beat me to it.
If you have it flaunt it always been my motto.
Bumble

Wonderful Mal. June 16th or 17th 2013 if I remember

Loop Erimder wrote:Wonderful Mal. June 16th or 17th 2013 if I remember

You young people have such good memories !!!

(but in a moment's seriousness ... whatever I wear it will always include the hand woven wool tie of Northumbrian Tartan ... my lucky mascot since the day I wore it when wedding The Inestimable Mrs. AC.)

I pretty much wear my gardening clothes fishing.