Vern Wilson prefers to be refered to as a master craftsman as opposed to an artist

 Either way, he creates some beautiful handmade fish art.

Today, his work can be found up and down the Oregon coast at restaurants, bars, hotels and many other places.

LINK (via: KATU)

Mer Monday - Tatt Edition

(via: Hitch N Fish)

Fly Fishing Etsy

Mike Baumgardner handcrafts some beautiful wooden fly rod cases. 

Lava lamps made from Dry Fly Distillary bottles.

Brown trout watercolor print from TCsArt.

Brook Trout limited edition print by Matt Patterson.

Brook Trout in a maple fly plaque from Fretwork by Darryl.

Sign of the Tides

Original, hand-painted rustic fish carvings from reclaimed wood by native Florida artist, writer and urban beachcomber Steve Rice.

LINK (via: Natureboy Designs)

Abe Pieciak Lure Fish Art

Born and raised along the New England coast from Maine to Cape Cod, Abe Piciak is a fisherman, chef and artist. His signature Lure Fish series was inspired by his lifelong love of fishing and the fishermen who create their own wooden plugs.

LINK

Rumor has it Abe has also recently started chucking feathers.

The Big Trout

Photo by heymrleej on Flickr

This giant trout was made by a singular fisherman who wanted to honor his local trade.

LINK (via:Atlas Obscura)