This one took about 200 hours. I've gotten the time down to about 120 as I usually work on several pieces in different stages. He originally came out of the American but does look like a Trinity fish. JT I swear he was not caught on the redds.
Shon, I start with a solid block of Basswood. The fins are added using Tupelo or Basswood to get the fin rays the same direction as the grain of the wood.
sweet fish black cloud. one day i want you to make me one. in due time ofcourse.
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