Thomas Tod Stoddart
(1810-1880), AnglerSitter in 1 portrait
Born in Edinburgh and educated at Edinburgh University, Stoddart was admitted to the faculty of advocates in 1833 but never practised. His passion for angling (which assumed a new importance in the 19th century) developed from a young age. He had great knowledge of the habits of fish and was expert at fly-fishing and fly-making. His articles on angling for Chamber's Journal were published as a book in 1835. The Art of Angling, as Practised in Scotland was the first treatise of its kind in Scotland. He published The Angler's Companion to the Rivers and Lakes of Scotland (1847) and is remembered as the author of many classic angling songs. He also campaigned against the pollution of rivers. .
by Unknown photographer
albumen print, 1858
NPG P1092
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