A novel way to record your catch

I don't know if anyone else on this board does this or not, but I sometimes like to record my catch using "gyotaku" the japanese art of fish printing.  This method actually originated in Japan when fishermen about 100 yrs ago wanted to have a record of their catch.  They would cover the fish in ink and press rice paper on the fish to get a print.

There's a little bit more to it than that and if anyone is interested I'll try and remember to take photos of the process next time I do this.  It's a lot easier/cheaper than taxadermy or skull preps.  Until then here is a print I did this summer of a vermilion that I just scanned in today.

Brian

Nice job Brian!

Pat and I have been wanting to learn to do this.  Please do post your tips and photos.

Randy

I've always been interested in doing this - show us the way Brian!

Hey Bill,

It's not kayak angling specific, but if I write this up in article format can I still get a sweatshirt?

Brian

I think that is totally cool. I too always meant to do this, just always seem to forget untill I'm skinning the fillets. Nice work!

Brian that's really nice ! Did you draw the eye in?
Did you have to give Mooch ideas? I can see it now?
Half Moon Bay Women Report being assaulted by man with red paint and rice paper

Hey Bill,

It's not kayak angling specific, but if I write this up in article format can I still get a sweatshirt?

Brian

Since I want to know how to do this as well, its a deal!

At next year's "Elk" tournament can we have a set up for us all to do one?

Pat

At next year's "Elk" tournament can we have a set up for us all to do one?

Pat

Hey everyone its craft time with Pat   

Pat-that is an exceptionally cool idea.  That would be REALLY fun.

Does it have to be rice paper, Brian?  Where does one get rice paper?

I will be happy to spring for some of the materials............and I'll share with Bill because I already have a way cool sweatshirt.....

Pat

I will be happy to spring for some of the materials............and I'll share with Bill because I already have a way cool sweatshirt.....

Pat

Yes you do, my dear.  And weren't we all relieved when you finally won it?   

Does it have to be rice paper, Brian?  Where does one get rice paper?

I will be happy to spring for some of the materials............and I'll share with Bill because I already have a way cool sweatshirt.....

Pat

I am pretty sure my local art store has rice paper. Once I get the supply list I can double check.

Rice paper works pretty well, but it's not the only material.  If you use fabric paints you can actually make nice t-shirts with this technique.

The idea of the craft fair at the tourney is a good one. I actually meant to bring my fish printing supplies during Elk this year but forgot as I threw my fishing and camping gear together at the last minute.

Anyway, next time I get out to catch some rockfish (hopefully this weekend) I'll be sure to do some fish printing and photo document it.  That and some nice descriptive text should make a decent article.

Brian

Woohoo!!!