solopaddler Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 For practically my entire life I've always wanted something but could never justify it's purchase: A handmade wooden steelhead net. There's plenty of occasions where beaching a fish is just not feasable and a net is needed though. Functionally a cheap aluminum version will work just as well, hence my 30 year hesitation. I finally took the plunge a while back contacting Lloyd Hautajarvi, an amazing craftsman who lives in northern Minnesota near the banks of the Brule river. The presentation quality net he built for me is in fact his "Brule" model. Made with a truly incredible marbled black ash, it's an absolute work of art! Check it out, and for those that truly appreciate a fine piece of wood check out the burl on this baby, it's unreal: It wasn't needed, but it sure is purty, and it'll look great in my steelhead pic's . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 Nice Mike. Just remember the warning I gave you about accidently kneeling on the rim as they are not that strong. Don't ask me how I know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccmtcanada Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 So, is that net more expensive than my steelhead rod and reel?? Wait...don't answer that....LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highdrifter Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 MMMmmmm... has a nice, warm feel to it.. very decadent! thanks for the eye candy dude. HD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramble Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 the burl in that maple is impressive. It's a beautiful net. -Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BITEME Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 MMMmmmm... has a nice, warm feel to it.. very decadent! thanks for the eye candy dude. HD cant deny that im getting a chubby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bly Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 gorgeous Mike! It is so gorgeous are you sure that you actually want to use it? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted January 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 So, is that net more expensive than my steelhead rod and reel?? Wait...don't answer that....LOL. Yep! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dobee Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 beautiful for sure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highdrifter Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 cant deny that im getting a chubby half wood eh?!! woulda been full wood if it was bird's eye.. YYEEEEHHHH HD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evan Gallimore Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 Don't even want to know what you paid for that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnybass Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 Now THAT is the kind of fishing net that you pass down to your grandson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aniceguy Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 tie some roe up and we can give er a spin this week lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 So this was the infamous net you were waiting for Well worth the wait man, I'm sure it will be put to good use! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaque Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 Don't even want to know what you paid for that! Yes you do.........you want to know EXACTLY what he paid for it. Dont feel bad, its human nature Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 Don't even want to know what you paid for that! I believe he paid 6 Billion Dollars for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted January 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 I believe he paid 6 Billion Dollars for it. (The monetary cost is minimal compared to the time spent trying to justify it to Joanne. I havn't crossed that bridge yet, but it will come......soon ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAsin Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 that is definatley a gorgeous net! i made several in shop class in gr. 12 for auction for the shop course to profit, they were all made of white ash and cocabola wood very simple to make until you try to get the mesh on the darn frame!!!! congrats on the new net knowing you i can picture many shots of gorgeous steel laying beside it! Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highdrifter Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 (edited) I'd say you'll have ta butter her up mister!! I have a solo Turtle paddle made of black ash myself... I hate to use it, but it looks better on the side of a cedar strip than on the wall!! mmmm wooood HD Edited January 13, 2009 by Highdrifter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted January 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 I'd say you'll have ta butter her up mister!! Do you mean that literally? That could be fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 This is a family site!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am sure we'll break her in during opening Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted January 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 This is a family site!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hey we've got two kids!! How do you figure they came to be? We didn't find them under the Christmas tree y'know . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highdrifter Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 Do you mean that literally? That could be fun! dirty... you'll thank me later!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 Hey we've got two kids!! How do you figure they came to be? We didn't find them under the Christmas tree y'know . Dude, I though the stork brought them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camillj Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 Very nice ! Consider it an appreciating asset .... that you will enjoy and appreciate EVERY time you use ... if thats not what life is all about then I dont know what is !!! And if she makes you get rid of it, just send it over this way (I'll take real good care of it for you till she sees the light ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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