Not quite finished
Not quite finished
This is a case where pulling the curtain back from the wizzard makes his creations even more impressive and fun. Knowing Dave he will probably be working on that ripple thing and I won't be able to get him out on the streams again for the rest of this season.
The lengths some folks will go to, to get a trout! huh.
A great job done by a very skilled craftsman and artist.
A keeper!
To be very honest, and this is no BS. I have caught more fish, and had more fun, have passed on the skills, and shared the best fishing experiences I have ever had because of THE SPIN DOCTOR. He IS the DOCTOR. I called him about this carving, and to give the nod, and to advise me on these fins. I didn't get a "yeah thats nice", from John. I got a disriptive, technical, and reasonable response to my questions. John has over 30 years teaching, learning supplying, building and living the fishing life. His spinners really do catch the most fish, and they are all I use.
There are few people on this planet of selfishness that are as kind and giving as the good ol' Doc is. He has helped me to teach my kids to fish, helped me with exchange students, and has never asked for anything in return. The fish carving is a DIRECT result of his and my time on the rivers of Southern Minnesota. We have caught trophies, and fingerlings, and each and every single one was paused with, and enjoyed for the spectacular beauty The Lord built into them. Its the kindness of sharing my carving with you folks that makes John who he is. Lord Bless you Doc, and thanks for calling me friend.
Thank you also, to all you folks for the kind reviews. I will be finishing the carving with the water as noted, and it will be framed in a hackberry frame. I hope to visit with you kids again soon. Best of wishes to you all in you own endeavors.