Nice to return to older and simpler stuff oncen in awhile. Compared to the stuff I am working on now this was a walk in the park but still nice on a rod.
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Both are 002 Plain Gudebrod and both layers are open over stickers. Top with CP and bottom Without CP. The possibilities are endless.
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Top is 037 with now CP both layers open over sticker Bottome is 1674 Madeira with CP both layers open over sticker
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Top one is Madeira 1607 open on both layers Bottom one is Madeira 1603 & Black with the Top layer Black open. Both samples with CP
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Here is the Walleye Scene redone and the new smallmouth action. both were worked on during this years shows.
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One is easy to name Maybe some of you can name one or both of the others.
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Another variation on my wahoo stuff. Used to love to catch these torpedos. Some goooood eatin. Thought I would drop one in between shows.
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This is the landscape view of the same pattern. This is after the first tightening.
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One of the wraps I did in honor of my Mates from the "Land Down Under" This is the Portrait view.
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This one was just for fun and a young man with a serious problem. The smile was the best payment I have ever received.
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Kustom for Kids Rod Part Deaux - Done and ready for the raffle. This year's edition of the Kustom for Kids rod displays the awesome workmanship of Rich Gassman, Stan Grace, Randy Parpart (aka Putter) and Doc Ski. As many of you are aware the proceeds of this charity go to purchase materials needed to conduct rodbuilding classes with kids. This project has been going several years and
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I think Ralph is going to give this on a shot in the future. Again circa pre madeira, back in the old C/D with E days. Not bad for such HUGE thread. 80x92 and 5 layers.
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I guess Marks striper couple sparked interest in Stripers. This and the next pic are request from Ralph S. Older stuff, back in the pre madeira era again. 68x83 and only 4 layers.
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Another one from back in the Pre Madeira era. All Gudebrod D and E the main thread.
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This one if for Emory. These are all also blasts from the past before the rush for dragons, Action fish and underwater scenes. Also Pre Madeira. And Mike you are right, I am starting to learn at least a little. Lets call this the Swordfish Wheel of Fortune. ps the fish is my sons FIRST billfish. I wanted to make him swim home.
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74x88 and seven Layers and of course mostly Madeira still like using NCP A white for the bellies. Sorry about the photography. I was in a hurry and didnt check my angles but you get the idea.
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Her you go guys. These were all made from the late 60s and early 70s and all came from just experimenting with different set ups. I hope to get back into doing some of these just for fun and because with the new threads and colors available it will be tons of fun. Gotta try to prove I belong in the NERBS. Dedicated to Mike, Putter and Al. As you can see the "LIFER" theme ha
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Here you are Jim R. Basses in bunches. If you want to see any of them individually drop me an email and I will send them that way. Any more requests out there gang?
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Here are some wraps that Mark wanted to see. Very old stuff here too but still fun stuff. The crappie on the left is only one layer of thread and lots of spots. Yours will be next Jim R. Have to wait til the other goes off the page. Leave others plenty of room.
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Here is one for Randy as requested. It is one of my oldest designs, so old I cant actually put a date to it. Probably within the first year of changing to color change weaving. It is huge.89x171 and 4 layers. On a side note these puppies gotta be one of the most frustrating fish to hook. Thanks Randy for the request.
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Here is one dedicated to our folks in OZ. Three years of some of the most fond memories of some of the most fabulous fishing I have ever had from around the world. 83x108 - 7 Layers - 25mm with B thread main . Pattern mostly Madeira probably around 400 threads.
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Here is another blast from years past. All D and E Gudebrod. 73x78 and seven layer.
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Hot of the presses. Newest weave. 79 x 103 and hard to believe 7 layers. Presently on the Rack is a New Jumping Dorado that Santa has to have done by Christmas. Darned Elves are taking too many Baja Vacations.
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One of the most frequent emails I get is asking questions about the effect of thread sizes. This is my new tuna design updated from my first weave pattern. It is now 7 layers instead of 2. From top to bottom: A pattern with A is 19 mm, next is A with B 22mm, then is A with D at 27mm and finally D with E at 36mm. Please forgive the gaps but I was more interested in getting the sizes than super
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My next submission of eye candy. 77x91 and 10 layers and one extra technique. This is one of my favorites just cause of all the colors. This is a real test for anyones patience.
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Another pattern from a while back. Not as old as the last one. Trying to catch up with the new work too. 82x104 and seven Layers. Jim U says it splashed water on him when he saw it. LOL Oh Madeira except the White NCP and the water.
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Just thought it was time for a blast from the Past. Probably developed this one 15 years ago. Not something you want to see while diving. 86x81 and 3 layers.
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Not an overly elaborat weave but a good example of the differences between Thread sizes and the final outcome. The top example is done with A pattern and B main thread and is 25mm long. The lower example is with D pattern and E main thread and is 36 mm long. I leave the rest of the differences for everyone else to decern.
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This weave is one I will submit for my annual contribution to the Chuck Byron Memorial Tournament to benefit the Rollo Fondation for young artists. Last year was a feeding tuna with a dime for size. This is another weave taken form one of Chucks paintings. 104x154 threads. 9 Layers and 16 colors and 555 threads just on the main pattern. The Chuck Byron signature is on the back. The test run
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First off this is the final picture to go with the tutorial I just did. Secondly. The original pattern was prepared by sewerrat on PC stitch. It took me 3 modifications and ended up with 5 layers and 80 threads by 110 but came out pretty good.
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