A hand-illustrated river scene flows the length of the handle, inspired by the high country surrounding Mt. Crested Butte. Snow-worn peaks rise above cool blue water, setting the stage for a brown trout and rainbow trout rendered in lifelike color and natural movement. A drifting insect above the surface captures a quiet, suspended moment—just before the take.
The artwork continues downstream, finishing with smooth river stones at the base of the handle, grounding the scene in place and perspective. Designed to follow the natural contours of the grip, the illustration reads as a continuous story rather than a single image—celebrating cold-water fisheries, mountain headwaters, and the details anglers notice most.