The artist, author and fly fisherman Thommy Gustafsson, one of the most known and appreciated personalities in sport fishing world, has donated a comprehensive digital version of their artwork and illustrations to Långåfisket. The gift is unique and represents an enormous value for Långå Fiskevårdsförening and thus for those who fish in Långå. The images, closer 150 paintings and illustrations, is transmitted in digital form for use in business Långåfiskets. The gift came just before Thommy Gustafsson celebrated his sjuttiårsdag the 14 May.

It is an indescribable honor to receive the great gift, says Helge Jonsson, Chairman of Långå
Fiskevårdsförening. I've never heard of anything like, a Fiskevårdsförening
may use one of the premier art treasures in their business. It can be humbling for less. While we are encouraged in our investment in fish culture. The gift, we will of course use in various fields for the benefit of all anglers in long while honoring Thommy for who he is. A goal of Långåfisket is to increase the content of experiences besides the fishing. It's partly because we have a board with a special cultural responsibilities, Margarea Selin. And now an art treasure!

Thommy Gustafsson is one of Scandinavia's leading in their field with international recognition. For many years he has been the editor of the leading journal 'Fly Nordic' with countless reports, articles and editorials, richly illustrated with his teaching skills to depict life under water.

Thommy Gustafsson is an outstanding interpreter of fishing ethical and moral perspective. His ability to clear out what is right or wrong, what is good and what is evil, what to do and what not do, it has made him a valuable guide for those who want to engage in a sensible and meaningful fishing. At times the debate and discussion on the environmental aspects of fishing has been a difficult balancing act between different views. Thommy Gustafsson's compass has been the support of all.

The experience is greater than the catch, he usually is,. With such a statement, he has, for example, had an impact even on Långåfisket's rules where the association board reminds that “Pure conscience is part of your fishing happiness and your fishing memories! ”

Along with the legendary Ulf Pierrou, Death 2012, Thommy Gustafsson has made the pedagogical illustrations in the book ‘Flyfishers' insects’. It is considered something of a bible for the perfect fisherman.