Priests.

[WoodNutOntario]

Hi All,

A while ago i made mention that my father makes Priests.
Had quite a few ask what they were.
So i had him send me some pics of his latest creations!

Made from Rhodesian Teak, Imbuia and Cherry.
On a few of them the smaller top part is made from Rhodesian Teak as it is a very hard, dense wood.
Finish is CA, the one thing that i have been able to tell my father how to do!!:biggrin:
Hardware is all turned on a metal lathe and is made from brass and copper.
The centre shaft is a hollow stainless steel shaft filled with lead shot for added weight.
He sells them in a few Fly Fishing stores around South Africa.

Hope you enjoy them!

Andrew

 

[seamus7227]

I'm curious, what are they for? very nice indeed though.

 

[gketell]

very interesting. But what are they for? And how big are they?

 

[Mack C.]

I'm thinking they are more commonly known as a Bonker! One hit to the top of the fishes head and they are off to lalaland!

 

[WoodNutOntario]

Priests are used by fisherman to humanely put the fish out of it's misery.
Instead of letting them suffocate, a sharp bash to the head is all it takes.

Mack got it right, never heard of them as bankers though...

They are around 210mm to 250mm, so just short of a foot.

Andrew

 

[Mack C.]

Priests are used by fisherman to humanely put the fish out of it's misery.
Instead of letting them suffocate, a sharp bash to the head is all it takes.

Mack got it right, never heard of them as

bankers

Bonkers!

 

[hewunch]

Bankers, Bonkers, not much difference if you ask me :biggrin:

 

[hewunch]

Are they called priests because they administer the Last Rites to the fish?

 

[maxwell_smart007]

aka fish wackers!

 

[ctubbs]

Whatever they are called, they are well done. I like.
Do not let my banker see the bonkers. He is bad enough bare handed.
Charles