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Topic: I built a new "SNAKE STICK"!  (Read 9103 times)

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fishshim

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  • thanks for the pic PAL!
  • Mark Shimizu Design-Jewelry
  • Location: windsor
  • Date Registered: Aug 2005
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I owed one of my central coast buddies a big favor so this just came off the rodwrapper.
Seeker Hercules inshore light jigging blank
Cobra skin overlays
Custom cut eva split grip w/anodized trim rings
Alps alum. trigger seat
Titanium guides and tip top
Custom wrap w/ holo thread and some glitter
I think I want one... :smt044



tiny

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A creative man is motivated by the desire to achieve,not by the desire to beat others-Ayn Rand



Ocean Kayak Trident 13 urban camo
RTM Abaco orange and black   HELL YEAH


bwodun

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another beautiful creation shimmy, wish i was larry


Bigfoot

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Thing of beauty! Sparkle dust! hahaha
Bigfoot
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prodigal

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Masterfully crafted Mark.
Thanks for sharing it.


Salty.

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Gorgeous! You do great work. jim


ravensblack

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OMG Mark that is the most beautiful thing Ive seen in rod making. How much would a custom rod like thats sell for if one wanted to buy one? Truly a one of a kind amazing gift. Thanks
"I always entertain great hope" Robert Frost


dreamcatcher

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  • Date Registered: Aug 2009
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Beautiful work for sure! :smt007 :smt007 :smt007 I can see fish lined up waitng to take turns on the end! :smt004
Respond to life as if it is the first day of your life and the last day of your life.


dpshim

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Wow Mark, it's truly the most beautiful rod I have ever laid eyes on!!  :smt007 :smt007

Awesome craftsmanship for sure!!


Raptor

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That really is an incredible looking piece of craftsmanship!  Great work!
Somebody just back of you while you are fishing is as bad as someone looking over your shoulder while you write a letter to your girl.  ~Ernest Hemingway


On The Hunt

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  • Date Registered: May 2011
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Normally I don't care for snakes but, that's one I would hold close.  Beautiful rod! 


obkook

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  • Date Registered: May 2009
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Absolutely gorgeous! I'd have second thoughts about taking that on a yak for sure!
Just a walleye fisherman from MN tryin' ta get salty!


Mr.Matt

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Very clean work! Thanks for sharing!
Matt


Fisherman X

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Ridiculously beautiful, Shimmy! Very fine detail and artistry.... How many hours does such a project entail?  :smt007
-Success is living the life you want-
Joel ><>

-You’re just gonna shoot the first perch you see CdM


Desertdiver

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Snake Stick,  BossBitchn'Cool.  You are a master craftsman.


 

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