Biography A.D. Maddox, an artist, shares his love for fishing and hunting, a family tradition that includes hunting and fishing. He believes pollution and water supply are major threats to the environment, as population growth and production continue to build without regard for the finite amount of water on the planet. Maddox grew up fishing with a fishing pole and spinner rods, which he learned from his brother. Maddox enjoys fishing with a soft-spoken, patient guides. Tom Montgomery, a guide, helped him learn how to fish and set up a camera. He also worked with Bob Chuleck, who helped him go to South Island, New Zealand, to shoot and catch fish. Maddox emphasizes the importance of patience and good attitude when fishing, as well as the importance of a good guide. Maddox enjoys painting trout, with the brook trout being his favorite due to its beautiful colors. He also enjoys the scenery of the Grand Tetons, as well as the Snake River, which he has been fishing for almost 20 years. Maddox supports organizations that focus on the trout industry, conservation, and non-profits that help children or veterans. He also acknowledges that good anglers may not need photographs to paint from their imagination, as they can draw the species from their imagination. Maddox goes on to discuss his 18-year journey as an artist, focusing on trout fishing. He compares their painting process to fishing, which both are very relaxing as well as both painting and fishing to be a unique and rewarding experience.
AD Maddox, Angling Oral Histories, Montana State University (MSU) Library, Bozeman, MT, https://n2t.net/ark:/75788/m41r6n67b
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