Back home in the shop and on the river. Yes, there was one that got away. But what a story.
$400.00
– Sold OutThis net is 23.5 inches overall. The hoop is 14 x 8 inches and the handle 10 inches. The hoop is an elongated style patterned after a net a fishing guide ask me to build.
It is the wood makes this net unusual. The entire net is unusually dark American black walnut. The heart wood of walnut is a dark wood and the outer layers of the tree, sap wood, are a lighter almost white in color. As the wood in the living tree ages, the sapwood takes on the deeper tones as the tree continues to add new layers of sap/surface wood. The wood in this net was air dried for about 3-5 years which preserved the contrast in color. Most lumber is dried in a wood kiln using stream which creates a more uniform color but with loss of the lighter wood. I found a small piece of this wood when I was sorting through a selection of odd pieces. Not a combination of color and tone that one often sees. This is a one a done net as I rarely see this dark of wood.
To further compliment the color of the wood, I added an inset of caribou to the handle with a nickel-silver wire braid and eye. (Instead of the usual brass.)
If you are interested in a similar net with custom woods or features it is available as special order, with a 6-12 month wait time. Please contact me if your are interested in a custom order to confirm details. (sam@flyfishingnets.net)
The net, as shown, is a available for immediate shipping. The pictures are of the net you will receive.
