gamekeeper1960 Posted January 11, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2022 4 hours ago, holloway said: That Black walnut is going to look exceptional when itβs finished ,a lovely idea for a stick and a really worthwhile reason for making it in the first place ,they will treasure that for life brilliant.! Cheers mate, I know he will.. I've now chamfered it down to the shank and I think it's very pleasing to the eye..and it sits very well in the hand too..π Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamekeeper1960 Posted January 11, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2022 (edited) Now beginning to look more like a Carp colour..and first coat of varnish added...hope it meets peoples approval...not being a Carp fisher myself I hope I have done it proud ...π€ Edited January 11, 2022 by gamekeeper1960 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billytheghillie Posted January 11, 2022 Report Share Posted January 11, 2022 Looking good, but how do you get the flowers growing out of it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamekeeper1960 Posted January 11, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2022 2 minutes ago, billytheghillie said: Looking good, but how do you get the flowers growing out of it? Now Billy I'd loved to tell u but you know what I would have to do next.....π Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billytheghillie Posted January 11, 2022 Report Share Posted January 11, 2022 2 minutes ago, gamekeeper1960 said: Now Billy I'd loved to tell u but you know what I would have to do next.....π What, send me a stick? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamekeeper1960 Posted January 11, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2022 1 hour ago, billytheghillie said: What, send me a stick? π€ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel b3 Posted January 11, 2022 Report Share Posted January 11, 2022 It's absolutely rubbish , just post it to me and I'll get rid of it for you mate π. It's another work of art π. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamekeeper1960 Posted January 11, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2022 50 minutes ago, mel b3 said: It's absolutely rubbish , just post it to me and I'll get rid of it for you mate π. It's another work of art π. Cheers Mel, I would mate but I think it's new owner may have something to say about that.....π€£ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted January 12, 2022 Report Share Posted January 12, 2022 Looking very good with a bit of colour. Keep up the great work and please keep posting your threads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bottletopbill Posted January 12, 2022 Report Share Posted January 12, 2022 Plenty on this site want to hook it from you as it is a prize to carp to own. Β Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamekeeper1960 Posted January 12, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2022 47 minutes ago, bottletopbill said: Plenty on this site want to hook it from you as it is a prize to carp to own. Β Thanks Bill, looks like I may be ask to do more of these think they may be popular... DB... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bottletopbill Posted January 12, 2022 Report Share Posted January 12, 2022 Every stick you make is popular and we cant wait for the next one. Β Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Boggy Posted January 12, 2022 Report Share Posted January 12, 2022 That truly is a work of art. Anyone would be very proud to own that. Please keep us updated of your next project. OB Β Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamekeeper1960 Posted January 12, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2022 1 hour ago, Old Boggy said: That truly is a work of art. Anyone would be very proud to own that. Please keep us updated of your next project. OB Β Cheers my old Friend, I certainly will...π Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bottletopbill Posted January 12, 2022 Report Share Posted January 12, 2022 old boggy made myΒ first stick when i had my knee replacement a few years ago and it is still going strong. And still looks as good so you stick makers keep on posting your sticks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamekeeper1960 Posted January 12, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2022 2 hours ago, bottletopbill said: old boggy made myΒ first stick when i had my knee replacement a few years ago and it is still going strong. And still looks as good so you stick makers keep on posting your sticks Cheers Bill... And I will if he will... Now this is sounding more like politics...π€ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bottletopbill Posted January 12, 2022 Report Share Posted January 12, 2022 Only the best need to applyΒ and show us what we all need Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamekeeper1960 Posted January 12, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2022 3 hours ago, bottletopbill said: Only the best need to applyΒ and show us what we all need Hallelujah to that ....π Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalkedUp Posted January 12, 2022 Report Share Posted January 12, 2022 Lovely to see such excellent craftsmanshipΒ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamekeeper1960 Posted January 12, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2022 46 minutes ago, WalkedUp said: Lovely to see such excellent craftsmanshipΒ Thanks WalkedUp...π Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamekeeper1960 Posted January 13, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2022 Thought this morning I'd head out into the sunshine and take a couple of pictures before this stick heads off to it's new home, I'm very pleased with hows its turned out, and I'm sure this won't be the last fish crook I get asked for.... DB... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted January 13, 2022 Report Share Posted January 13, 2022 stunning........... maybe next time do the crook as a hook with a barb on it..and the fish sitting ontop of it..like in the photo........what do you rekon ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bottletopbill Posted January 13, 2022 Report Share Posted January 13, 2022 Stunning as everΒ new owner should be over the moon and pond with that. Every fisherman's dream ditchman as a good suggestion for a fish stick. Β Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted January 13, 2022 Report Share Posted January 13, 2022 1 hour ago, ditchman said: maybe next time do the crook as a hook with a barb on it..and the fish sitting ontop of it..like in the photo........what do you rekon ? Does anyone use barbed hooks these days? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted January 13, 2022 Report Share Posted January 13, 2022 Hello, looks amazing now you have finished π, I have seen sticks with a Brown Trout handle ??Β Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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