Wouldn't it be nice...
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Wouldn't it be nice...
Whilst sat beside a lake a few weeks ago, I thought how nice it would be to see the float slide away, followed by a nice fat tench rolling into the landing net.
Well, the float didn't slide away, but I kept imagining a lovely golden tench lying safely in the folds of a Crabtree style net.
So I decided to make one...
Well, the float didn't slide away, but I kept imagining a lovely golden tench lying safely in the folds of a Crabtree style net.
So I decided to make one...
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Re: Wouldn't it be nice...
That is beautiful, well done sir, excellent craftsmanship!
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Goodness me that's lovely !
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Exquisite
"....he felt the gentle touch on the line and he was happy"
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Re: Wouldn't it be nice...
That is very nice. Excellent.
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Re: Wouldn't it be nice...
Very, very nice.
I love the curved frame and shaped brass.
Just wondering, what's the Turks head knot for?
I love the curved frame and shaped brass.
Just wondering, what's the Turks head knot for?
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Re: Wouldn't it be nice...
Lovingly crafted ! Some really sweet touches to that. Well done !
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Spectacular!
Where the willows meet the water...
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Re: Wouldn't it be nice...
Gorgeous !
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Exquisite
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