Not he.
3D Printing and the Traditional Angler
- Rod Fisher
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Re: 3D Printing and the Traditional Angler
"Keep out of sight. Trout has no eyebrows and can see up." - Forest and Stream 1904.
“A man may read books and get the best advice possible, but he will profit little by one or the other without practice.” - William Bailey
“A man may read books and get the best advice possible, but he will profit little by one or the other without practice.” - William Bailey
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Re: 3D Printing and the Traditional Angler
I've no idea who the angler is, but I'm very impressed.
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Re: 3D Printing and the Traditional Angler
James Gregory perhaps.
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Re: 3D Printing and the Traditional Angler
It is Henry Cholmondeley Pennell, author of the "Book of the Pike", and the Badminton library's "Fishing" entry among other works.Rod Fisher wrote: Sun Jan 19, 2025 3:56 pm I've also been experimenting with making 2d art with a 3d printer.
10 points if you can identify this Victorian angler and sportsman.
Thanks Crucian. Here's another, slightly more ambitious effort.

The angler, signature, and background are three separate images edited and combined. My graphic design skills are rudimentary but I'm satisfied with the result. Also pictured: the same model of reel he's using.
"Keep out of sight. Trout has no eyebrows and can see up." - Forest and Stream 1904.
“A man may read books and get the best advice possible, but he will profit little by one or the other without practice.” - William Bailey
“A man may read books and get the best advice possible, but he will profit little by one or the other without practice.” - William Bailey
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Re: 3D Printing and the Traditional Angler
More art:

Some may recognise the image from my Classic Angling cover feature on the "Rod vs. Man" contests.
Allcock Aerial drinks coasters:




Some may recognise the image from my Classic Angling cover feature on the "Rod vs. Man" contests.
Allcock Aerial drinks coasters:



"Keep out of sight. Trout has no eyebrows and can see up." - Forest and Stream 1904.
“A man may read books and get the best advice possible, but he will profit little by one or the other without practice.” - William Bailey
“A man may read books and get the best advice possible, but he will profit little by one or the other without practice.” - William Bailey