Author Topic: Pack Basket I Made (Read 2178 times)

JPort · « **on:** Dec 18, 2014, 06:54 PM »

I'm anxious to get out on the ice to use my new pack basket that I made last spring and summer with the guidance and help of my 93-year old grandfather. It's a genuine brown ash basket. My grandfather and uncle get the logs and pound out the strips and cut them all to size. I was glad to be able to spend the time with my grandfather and see the process through. It was a lot of work but I'm really happy with how it came out and the sentimental value is priceless. I just need to get some straps for it and slap a Denmar liner in it and I'll be good to go!

beeverfishing · « **Reply #1 on:** Dec 18, 2014, 07:09 PM »

Thats awesome.. Something you'll always remember.. almost too much sentimental value to use...

MAINETROUTWHISPERER · « **Reply #2 on:** Dec 18, 2014, 07:09 PM »

Looks real good! Nice job. My grandmother used to make them and I have a few she made. I don't use them anymore, but they are at the camp on display.

it's alot of work.

Raquettedacker · « **Reply #3 on:** Dec 18, 2014, 07:11 PM »

Its a piece of art thats practical to use...

freshwater fishing · « **Reply #4 on:** Dec 18, 2014, 07:15 PM »

That's amazing great job I bet it will work perfectly good luck this year

grizzlyhackle · « **Reply #5 on:** Dec 18, 2014, 07:21 PM »

Super bad a$$ man, looks awesome!

Shrinkage · « **Reply #6 on:** Dec 18, 2014, 07:39 PM »

Sweet basket. How long did that take you? Great post.

IM-POUNDING- R -U · « **Reply #7 on:** Dec 18, 2014, 07:42 PM »

Looks great !!! How long did it take to make the other 8.

JPort · « **Reply #8 on:** Dec 18, 2014, 07:53 PM »

The other 8 are the work of my grandfather. Once he has all the staves and strips cut to size and soaking he can put them together fairly quickly. I'm not sure exactly sure how many hours I have in mine, I started it in April and worked on it for 2 days straight. Then I didn't get up to visit again until June and worked on it for a day and brought it home and finished it. I had to take it down half way several times to reshape it to get it exactly how I wanted it. There's a lot of wait time between soaking and drying when working with the strips. It's quite a process but well worth it in the end!

IM-POUNDING- R -U · « **Reply #9 on:** Dec 18, 2014, 07:59 PM »

My Brother still uses one to trap.

woodchip · « **Reply #10 on:** Dec 18, 2014, 08:41 PM »

Are those pieces of craftsmanship made with brown ash?

JPort · « **Reply #11 on:** Dec 18, 2014, 08:51 PM »

Quote from: woodchip on Dec 18, 2014, 08:41 PM

Are those pieces of craftsmanship made with brown ash?

They sure are. Handcrafted straight from the log.

buddah · « **Reply #12 on:** Dec 18, 2014, 10:12 PM »

Very nice!

Scalloper · « **Reply #13 on:** Dec 19, 2014, 05:14 AM »

You are very fortunate to have such a talented instructor. Very nice for sure.

Mr.Esox · « **Reply #14 on:** Dec 19, 2014, 05:23 AM »

Simply awesome go out and catch a dinner for your grandpa . That is an experience you are going to cherish and will never forget. Fish On !!!!

Mainehazmt · « **Reply #15 on:** Dec 19, 2014, 05:45 AM »

Great post you will always have that memory of making it with your grandfather and will remember it each time to take it out... It will last more than a lifetime and maybe you can pass it down to your kids someday

Phoenix · « **Reply #16 on:** Dec 19, 2014, 06:27 AM »

Nice basket, great post!

JPort · « **Reply #17 on:** Dec 19, 2014, 06:30 AM »

Thanks, guys. I appreciate the words.

fishingsurveyor · « **Reply #18 on:** Dec 19, 2014, 06:54 AM »

Really doesn't get any more traditional than that
Becoming a lost art glad to see it was being passed on
Wicked nice basket

shake · « **Reply #19 on:** Dec 19, 2014, 07:26 AM »

that is awesome

and something you'll be able to remember for a long time.....great post!

thedirtydirtyfisherman · « **Reply #20 on:** Dec 19, 2014, 07:53 AM »

THAT IS WHAT ITS ALL ABOuT!! in todays world we often pay to get the things that we want/ need and thats okay but the knowledge of doing things yourself and being able to be self sustainable is really the key to improving this world, keeping skills and trades alive, and also when the bleep hits the fan, give you the edge over the other guy... really awesome to see

gamefisher · « **Reply #21 on:** Dec 19, 2014, 08:06 AM »

As nice as the craftsmanship is, the fact that you still have a 93 year old grandfather to impart this knowledge on you is the real victory here. You are so lucky, cherish every moment.

Kevin in maine · « **Reply #22 on:** Dec 19, 2014, 04:14 PM »

That is a great piece and a memory for a lifetime!

funfish · « **Reply #23 on:** Dec 19, 2014, 04:24 PM »

That sir is a very nice basket and with all the memories I hope it lasts you the rest of your life!!!

Hoppes · « **Reply #24 on:** Dec 19, 2014, 08:56 PM »

Baskets like that are very expensive. Very fortunate to have your grandpa work on a project like that with you. What a treasure!

justatrout · « **Reply #25 on:** Dec 20, 2014, 02:51 AM »

that is so awesome i dont know if i would take it out , thats super thanks for sharing

JiggerDan · « **Reply #26 on:** Dec 20, 2014, 03:17 AM »

Nice. Pretty amazing weaving skills you have there.

wiredstone · « **Reply #27 on:** Dec 20, 2014, 03:30 AM »

Nice work. Most people do not know the amount of hard work that goes into that.

rlgs312 · « **Reply #28 on:** Dec 20, 2014, 04:20 AM »

Looks great, wish I had the patience to do something like that.

JPort · « **Reply #29 on:** Dec 20, 2014, 06:49 AM »

Quote from: wiredstone on Dec 20, 2014, 03:30 AM

Nice work. Most people do not know the amount of hard work that goes into that.

I'll second that!

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