Jim Stevens is meticulous in crafting his art. It’s a process he calls “monofilament painting.” First, he lays out 129 strands of fishing line, covering each strand with acrylic paint before ...

Courtesy of Alaska Rug Company In Sterling, Alaska, Alaska Rug Company is repurposing materials like discarded fishing lines and rope into sustainable, handcrafted eco-friendly art. This gear can ...

Image Shiny agate stripping guides — through which the fishing line will run — are wrapped (attached to the rod) using garnet thread and brass wire. Image A row of rods ready for handle-shaping.