Sunday, May 4, 2014

Starting May off with a Mayfly Tattoo

< Much like the fishing bug, my tattoo bug was needing ink. This Buggy guy "Mayfly, Imago" came from a book 'Dry Fly Entomology' by a dry fly purist Frederic Michael Halford. a bit of artistic freedom by my tattoo artist, and this hundred and twenty year old fishermans study of the mayfly became a permanent part of my body. I kinda like this scientific/entomological direction that my tattoos are going, and am thinking of continuing the theme in the future...
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  1. SavageMay 4, 2014 at 11:28 PM

    That looks really good! I am sure your local fly shop will love it.

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    1. Swamp YankeeMay 5, 2014 at 10:42 AM

      Thanks. I'm just glad my wife likes it. She is quite accepting of some of my choices. She said after 10 years she will get a fish tattoo, its been 15 & no tattoo yet.

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  2. Mark KautzMay 5, 2014 at 10:26 AM

    Nothing like taking along a good picture of the bug you're looking for.

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    1. Swamp YankeeMay 5, 2014 at 10:42 AM

      Might be a good reference point on the tying bench too!

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  3. Bill TrussellMay 5, 2014 at 11:31 AM

    Impressive way to advertise the Mayfly!!!

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    1. Swamp YankeeMay 5, 2014 at 12:47 PM

      thanks Bill, maybe the fish will notice my advertisements too!

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  4. The Jassid ManMay 5, 2014 at 4:33 PM

    I hope a monster brown trout doesn't rip your arm off!!! ;-)

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  5. AtlasJuly 1, 2014 at 4:12 PM

    I love it man, fishing related tattoos are the best, and you have a unique take on it for sure. Thanks for sharing and you may have given me an idea for my next one.

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