Bass Flies

For anyone who loves fly fishing, this one has instant charm. More than just an antique print, it feels like a nod to the whole ritual of the sport - the careful choice of flies, the old tackle, the patience of the riverbank, and the pleasure of noticing every tiny detail that matters. Featuring beautifully illustrated bass flies from the world of Mary Orvis Marbury, it has all the appeal of vintage angling art at its best: practical, collectible, and full of character. This is an edited reproduction made from antique/public domain source imagery. 

This is exactly the sort of piece that will speak to fly fishers, fly tyers, anglers, and lovers of antique sporting prints. It has that wonderfully nostalgic feel of a gentleman’s tackle room or a well-loved fishing lodge, while still looking crisp and stylish in a modern study, office, hallway, cabin, or gallery wall. Whether bought as a gift for a fisherman or chosen for your own space, it brings with it the quiet romance of traditional angling and the fascination of historic fly patterns that still make people stop and look closer. 

Print quality
Printed on 300gsm fine art cotton rag paper using archival pigment inks for superb detail, depth and longevity. 

Mounting & Framing
Mounted prints are supplied with an antique white mount as standard, though a black mount is available on request.

Frames are UK-made in solid wood and finished with perspex glazing and an MDF back.
• Black/White – 20mm wide, 15mm deep
• Dark Rosewood – 35mm wide, 15mm deep
• Walnut Gold – 28mm wide, 14mm deep

As wood is a natural material, variations in tone and grain may occur. Not all sizes are available mounted. Sizes refer to the print area. 

Attribution
This is an edited version of the following public domain image:
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Illustration_of_flies_from_Favorite_Flies_and_Their_Histories_by_Mary_Orvis_Marbury_from_rawpixel%E2%80%99s_own_original_first_edition_of_the_publication_35.jpg (Etsy)