WOW!!
That is some fine craftsmanship, Dave. Well done!! You have a true gift and talent, there..............................
As most have said, I feel that the secondary scales take away from the stripes, however the scales make for a better overall work. The scales doan seem busy to me as they make for a fine transition from the stripes to the body of your striper, and more texture is always a good thing when working with wood as it adds definition and tonal depth to your piece. Is there a way to make the "secondary" scales a little less pronounced than the "stripes" scales?
IMHO, keep the scales as they add depth, tone, and realistic detail to yer striper. Also, verrrry nice work on the dorsal, the head, the tail, and the rest of the fins. When can we start buying them, bro
? I like the added bonus of the lure, as well.
She's very life-like, MAC, and looks like she just swam out of one of my honey holes, up Cape Ann way
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