Spotted Grunter

Chris Bladen Sculpture Spotted Grunter

Spotted Grunter | Fish

Bronze Spotted Grunter Sculpture

Pamadasys commersonni

I’ve spent countless hours fishing for this home-grown beauty, the spotted grunter, that I think of as SA’s own permit and must admit they’re among the toughest to fool on a fly.

Title: Spotted Grunter

Edition: 15

Size: 55 x 38 x 52cm

Material composition: Patinated Bronze on a Crystal Base

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