Fish Hook Collection

Patience in a Punt, 1811. 1811. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Patience in a Punt, 1811

Cartoon depicting two men fishing for salmon, 19th century
5308780 Cartoon depicting two men fishing for salmon, 19th century; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting two men fishing for salmon. Dated 19th century 01/02/1878); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Cartoon depicting a couple enjoying a day of fishing, 19th century
5308692 Cartoon depicting a couple enjoying a day of fishing, 19th century; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting a couple enjoying a day of fishing)

Short tailed albatross (Phoebastria albatrus) subadult with fish-hook and monofilament line embedded in throat. Tsubamezaki, Torishima Island, Japan. December

Spoon lure and fishhook

Tomorrow Morning, 1929-44 (tempera on panel)
AGN70045 Tomorrow Morning, 1929-44 (tempera on panel) by Wadsworth, Edward Alexander (1889-1949); 77.1x64.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Agnew s, London; English, out of copyright

Rabbit and Fish, spring 1855. Creator: Shiko
Rabbit and Fish, spring 1855. Decoration on the packaging of a childs fishing game

Fish and fly (colour litho)
979077 Fish and fly (colour litho) by Griset, Ernest Henry (1844-1907); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fish and fly. Illustration from A Book of Funny Beasts, from Ernest Grisets Funny Picture Book)

Mr Lovejoys Holiday Trip to the Highlands Salmon Trout Fishing
WSG91103 Mr Lovejoys Holiday Trip to the Highlands Salmon Trout Fishing, from a series of eight (w/c on paper) (see also 91104) by Griset

Top to Bottom: Knife, Spearhead, fishhook, clothes pin, belt disc and axe
AMQ185040 Top to Bottom: Knife, Spearhead, fishhook, clothes pin, belt disc and axe, all found in male graves at Hallstatt, Iron Age by Iron Age; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Tools, weapons and ornaments of the Bronze Age (engraving)
962194 Tools, weapons and ornaments of the Bronze Age (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tools, weapons and ornaments of the Bronze Age)

Mr Lovejoys Holiday Trip to the Highlands Salmon Trout Fishing
WSG91104 Mr Lovejoys Holiday Trip to the Highlands Salmon Trout Fishing, from a series of eight (w/c on paper) (see also 91103) by Griset

Trades in Regency England: charcoal burning, Jew selling pencils, and fishing
6340311 Trades in Regency England: charcoal burning, Jew selling pencils, and fishing by Taylor, Isaac (1730-1807); (add.info.: Trades in Regency England: charcoal burning, Jew selling pencils)

Fishing hook manufacturing, 1751-1777. A print from the Encyclopedie, ou Dictionnaire Raisonne des Sciences, des Arts et des Metiers by Diderot & d Alembert, 1751-1777. Private Collection

Cartoon depicting a couple enjoying a day of fishing, 19th century
Cartoon depicting a couple enjoying a day of fishing. Dated 19th century

Fisherman With Fish

Fish hook in finger, X-ray C017 / 7160
Fish hook. X-ray of a fish hook stuck in a 22 year old males finger

Fishing guide, Colin Burch, holds up a 30 lb Nile Perch caught on a lure. Nile perch are the largest freshwater fish accessible to anglers

fish hook engraving 1895
Meyers Konversations-Lexikon. Ein Nachschlagewerk des allgemeinen Wissens, 5th edition 17 volumes Bibliographisches Institut - Leipzig 1895-1897

Angling engraving 1878
Encyclopedia Britannica 9th Edition Vol II New York, Samuel Hall 1878

Illustration of era Jomon bone fish hooks, Japan

Fish-hooks of Prehistoric and Uncivilised races, from Leisure Hour, 1888
XJF315772 Fish-hooks of Prehistoric and Uncivilised races, from Leisure Hour, 1888 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Trout at Winchester
BAL23114 Trout at Winchester by Garland, Valentine Thomas (fl.1867-1893); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Inuit Couple (engraving)
XJF1072642 Inuit Couple (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

France, Bone tools including harpoons, projectile points and needles
Prehistory, France, Upper Paleolithic, Late Magdalenian - Bone tools: harpoons, projectile points, needles

Digital illustration of improvised fish hook made from sharp thorn on end of bramble stem

Fish hook. In use, the hook is covered with bait to attract fish. When a fish eats the bait, it also swallows the hook, which is barbed to prevent it leaving the fish once swallowed

Skipjack tuna hooked in fishing line, Katsuwonus pelamis, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii (rr)
Andre Seale / SpecialistStock

Grey reef shark being hooked with long line (Carcharhinus amblyrhinchos). Rongelap, Marshall Islands (N)
Andre Seale / SpecialistStock

Research scientist Lori Davis holds hammerhead shark pup, Sphyrna lewini, Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology, Kaneohe
Andre Seale / SpecialistStock

Research scientists taking hook off hammerhead shark pup, Sphyrna lewini, Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology, Kaneohe
Andre Seale / SpecialistStock

Piranha (Pygocentrus nattereri), a carnivorous fish, caught on a line, southern Pantanal, Mato Grosso do Sul
Andre Seale / SpecialistStock

Piranha (Pygocentrus nattereri), a carnivoire fish, caught on a line, southern Pantanal, Mato Grosso do Sul
Andre Seale / SpecialistStock

Fish hanging from hook, northeast coast, island of Praslin, Seychelles, Indian Ocean, Africa

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"Unraveling the Art of Fishing: From Ancient Tools to Modern Lures" Step back in time to 1811 with Thomas Rowlandson's masterpiece, "Patience in a Punt, " capturing the essence of fishing as an art form. The serenity and tranquility depicted in this scene remind us that patience is indeed a virtue when it comes to angling. Fast forward to modern times, where even majestic creatures like the short-tailed albatross find themselves entangled in our man-made inventions. A subadult albatross caught with a fish-hook and monofilament serves as a stark reminder of the impact our actions can have on nature. Intricate spoon lures and fishhooks showcase how human ingenuity has evolved over time. These tools not only attract fish but also reflect our desire for innovation and efficiency when it comes to catching them. Moving from paintings to tempera on panel, "Tomorrow Morning" transports us into a world where anticipation fills the air. This artwork captures the excitement felt by every angler before embarking on their next fishing adventure – tomorrow holds endless possibilities. Shiko's "Rabbit and Fish" painting from spring 1855 portrays nature's delicate balance between predator and prey. It reminds us that fishing is not just about catching fish; it represents survival instincts deeply ingrained within all living beings. A colorful lithograph titled "Fish and Fly" showcases the vibrant allure of fly-fishing – an elegant dance between angler, fly, water, and elusive trout. This image encapsulates both beauty and skill required for success in this particular form of fishing. Join Mr Lovejoy on his holiday trip to the Highlands for some salmon trout fishing. Immerse yourself in Scotland's breathtaking landscapes while indulging your passion for reeling in prized catches – an experience that promises unforgettable memories. Delving into history once more, we explore Bronze Age artifacts such as knives, spearheads, and fishhooks.