Crabtree/teardrop landing net

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Barney
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Crabtree/teardrop landing net

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Just finished this one off this morning,the net is sewn in and a different spreader block used,the size of the net is 18'' wide x 25'' long

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A real gem Barney. Keep up the good work and if any of these are up for sale please PM me.

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Another work of art Barney, I love and use the one you made for me with pride.
I have comments from passing anglers/public who say what a lovely traditional net

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Lovely Barney.
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That's lovely Barney :Hat:

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A fine effort, well done!

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Cracking job, well done that man.
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That's a really lovely net Barney. Well done!!

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That's a beauty Dave, what timbers did you use.

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Re: Crabtree/teardrop landing net

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Smashing net!

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