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Old 01-03-2012, 07:29 PM
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This piece is one I am just finishing up for a gentelman who wanted a Black Crappie 13 1/2 in. long.This was a chalange for me looked at a lot of pictures to try and get the coloring right hope it meets everyones approval.
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Old 01-03-2012, 07:37 PM
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Nice fish, Gary! I'd eat one of those any day!

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Old 01-03-2012, 08:59 PM
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I'm no fish expert, but I like the looks of your fish. Great job!
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Gary,

Looks like you just pulled him out of the water. Very nice.

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Old 01-03-2012, 09:20 PM
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Nice one Gary he looks great.
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Gary,
I think you did and excellent job on the carving and painting. I would be proud to a fish like that.
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I think you nailed this one!! Great job...customer should be very happy.
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Very nice job Gary.
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Old 01-04-2012, 07:42 AM
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Great looking fish Gary. Thanks for sharing the pics with us. Paul
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Old 01-04-2012, 08:22 AM
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Thanks everyone for the nice comments, that really makes me feel pretty good coming the folks on this fourm.When I see the work that you people do then you say mine is not bad means so muchThanks again.
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