Thanks to all who responded--what great info! I also agree strongly with the copyright/copycat issues as I've had some ideas "borrowed" without permission or recognition and was a bit more than steamed and offended.
The idea for my project flashed through my mind one day as I was hypnotized by my fly line, right before I got snagged on a log and lost my train of thought! I was hoping to regain it by immersing myself immediately into native fish art. I've since calmed down and can follow the suggestions offered here as well as head back to UW library.
The Burke Museum--of course!!! It's just too easy to overlook the obvious sometimes.

Thanks,

flygirl