Fly Fishing Net Build - Steelhead Net

This is my largest custom handmade fishing net to date. A friend asked if I could make a show-stopper net befitting a beautiful Pacific Northwest steelhead, so naturally I accepted the challenge. This mid length handle is made from guitar grade, quilted figured maple and features a handpainted and airbrushed steelhead smolt in the end. The hoop is made from 5 strips of curly maple and bent around an all new form for my shop.

I am loving how this turned out, and my friend is absolutely blown away with the result.

Below are some links to products folks commonly ask about in my net builds (not affiliate links, just stuff I trust to make solid, heirloom nets). If you have been considering net making as a hobby, I highly recommend jumping into it. There are so many ways to make them your own and they make an amazing gift for loved ones and friends.

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Brass lanyard swivels: https://www.amazon.com/AMYSPORTS-Stai...

Hoop channel router bit: https://flyfishingnets.net/products/c...

Net basket options: https://flyfishingnets.net/products/c...

Daly's Ship n' Shore sealer: https://www.dalyswoodfinishes.com/sto...

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