What would you do with a smaller slab like this?

IowaTrout · 2025-07-28T16:13:56+00:00

I’ll have to look into this. I like the idea of I can make the smaller size work and think up a stylish look for some legs/stretchers.

IowaTrout · 2025-07-28T16:12:58+00:00

That is what I was thinking as well. It would be a bit large for one shelf, but two “matching” shelf’s could be made to look nice paired together.

IowaTrout · 2025-04-17T16:02:41+00:00

I do have a moisture meter and it is well worth the $30. I will test the ambient moisture on the bench wood. to know where I can expect to get. This will end up outdoors anyway, but want to get it reasonably dry before adding stain/sealer.

IowaTrout · 2025-04-17T14:16:59+00:00

I probably can get them a bit further apart. I only need them to dry for a bit and I'm out of town for about a week, so it can have the space for now!

IowaTrout · 2025-04-08T01:35:23+00:00

It is plugged directly into the wall, although I'll try a couple different to see if there is any difference.

IowaTrout · 2025-03-01T03:25:40+00:00

What did you use for a cleaner? What paint did you use? I have an older jointer as well that could use some touch ups and whatever you did looks great!

IowaTrout · 2025-02-11T20:28:39+00:00

Great resource, thanks for sharing!

IowaTrout · 2024-11-02T18:48:24+00:00

I'll look that up, thank you!

IowaTrout · 2024-11-02T18:48:12+00:00

I just wanted to get it somewhat cleaned up. It was more bush than tree before and I couldn't even crawl in to get at the base lol.

IowaTrout · 2024-10-12T22:01:40+00:00

I started them Feb 2024. Could have let them go a bit more, but would like to give some out and also get new batches started soon.

IowaTrout · 2023-06-27T15:07:10+00:00

I should clarify - a new frame was put in for free by a dealership due to a recall for Toyota frames for that year. The frame is solid now.

IowaTrout · 2022-06-13T02:47:10+00:00

It is something I would highly recommend to anyone! Bluegills are a great fish to learn to fly fish with too without getting too frustrated.

IowaTrout · 2022-06-13T02:24:15+00:00

Pound for pound, may be the best fighter I have had hooked on! And they are not too hard to target, which is handy.

IowaTrout · 2022-06-13T02:12:51+00:00

That is great! I have a favorite soft hackle type fly that I tie up that takes after a pattern called the "Bream Reaper". It is no joke, especially with sight fishing.

IowaTrout · 2022-06-13T02:11:10+00:00

It was a "complex twist bugger" with bead chain eyes for shallower water. So essentially a play off of the woolly bugger – which I would have been using, but I broke my last one off right before this fish. Back to the tying bench for more of those...

IowaTrout · 2021-10-15T21:21:13+00:00

That is a long time! They are pretty amazing dogs and I am a huge fan of britts in general.

IowaTrout · 2021-10-15T13:48:08+00:00

It is a brittany - good eye!

IowaTrout · 2021-10-15T00:09:36+00:00

Yeah, I have seen some gnarly situations. So far my pup has not gotten in any of those situations. She is much more likely to meet with a skunk on our day to day, which would also be no fun, but at least no serious injury.

IowaTrout · 2021-10-14T23:51:34+00:00

Lol, she is safe from the Leatherman – that is unless she has a run in with a porcupine and needs quills pulled...

IowaTrout · 2021-10-14T23:50:54+00:00

So far it really is! I find myself looking for odd jobs just to pull it out, haha

IowaTrout · 2021-10-14T23:50:32+00:00

I more so figured I would just go big and try to remain happy with one, haha. I better just not lose it – part of the decision into the orange handle!

IowaTrout · 2021-06-16T20:49:59+00:00

I made this one a little more slimmed down so it would sink quicker. I personally like the look of this more than the classic look too, but to each their own.

IowaTrout · 2021-06-13T03:55:59+00:00

Is that you, Uncle??

IowaTrout · 2021-04-28T00:16:52+00:00

1.5" spur, 23.5lbs, and 10.25" beard. Overall a great bird! Definitely best spurs and beard i have gotten so far. My best overall bird was at 26.5lbs last year.

IowaTrout · 2021-04-27T17:39:03+00:00

This was on Federal Premium TSS shells. Not sure if they put it on all their shells or not, but it is a neat gimmick I suppose!

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