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That's the definition of success! Hootie

I'll take his word for it. Ya can't make up this kind of stuff...lol. Hootie

Still in the lake, as usual...lol. Hootie

A friend of mine caught one Tuesday on a chatterbait. Seven pounds exactly on a digital scale. For perspective, the boat seat is 16 1/4" wide. That was one fat Mama full of eggs. Hootie

I know. How do you like the detail in the old man. Hootie

Yesterday 3/ 25/17. Not a giant, but it's a start. Chatterbait with Zoom Superfluke trailer. Hootie

I remember when anything over 5 1/2 ft. was a long rod. Hootie

Try fishing, first the rod with no reel, then the reel with no rod. I think you will find, they are equally important. Hootie

Only the beginning. Hootie

I actually had to check the dates just to make sure...lol. Hootie

The lion was my last one. I did the bear before the lion. Hootie The lion was my last one. I posted the bear March 2, and the lion March 8. Hootie The lion was the last one. I posted the bear March 2, and the lion March 8. Hootie I don't know what happened here. Just meant to post one comment...lol. Hootie

The best wood I have found, easiest to carve is basswood. Ironic isn't it...."BASS"wood...lol. I get mine at a woodworking store in my area called "Rockler". I really don't know if they are nationwide. You also can usually find it at "Hobby Lobby". If you have any woodworking stores in your area, they will most always have a better selection of sizes and better prices. It's really a very relaxing hobby. As I have stated on a previous post, until December, last, I had never carved anything in my life. Not even a turkey...lol. So, I have a total of 3 months experience. I just Googled Rockler, and they are pretty much scattered all over the country. Hootie

That's what "not quitting " gets ya. Quite a grandson you got there Catt. Huge congratulations to you both. Hootie

I guess this would be the proper way to display my "pikie minnow". On a square tubular "True Temper rod" with an engraved "Pflueger Summit" baitcasting reel. Hootie

I guess this would be the proper way to display my "pikie minnow". On a square tubular "True Temper rod with an engraved "Pflueger Summit" baitcasting reel. Hootie

Thank you. I don't know if has any monetary value. but I really like it. I picked up at a flea market back in the early 70's. Hootie

"Beauty is in the eye of the beholder". ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!! Creek Chub "Pikie Minnow" Hootie

For me the first real sign of Spring is when I hear that first lawn mower fire up. That signals to me, Winter is officially over. I don't care what the weather does after that. Hootie

Yeah, it is a little heavy. I was afraid that if I kept cutting I would snap it off...lol. Hootie

He uses the middle one for a tail. Hootie

And I ain't "LION". Hootie

Possibly could find one on eBay. Hootie

Anyone remember this StrikeKing spinner spoon lure? Hootie

Bear on a stump. Carvings are slowing down now. Getting fishing gear ready. It's almost time for my lake to open. Sorry for the lousy pics. took them with my phone. Hootie

It went right over my head. That's not to hard to do these days. All I immediately noticed was that I had it spelled wrong. I'm glad I wasn't alone in not being able to figure it out....lol. Thanks John. Hootie