KrakenFly 0 Report post Posted September 10, 2021 Red Pirate from Kelson's Blue Boyne Set. Decided I was going to tie my way through the Blue Boyne Set, and for whatever reason chose to start with the pattern I could find the least bit about! If anyone has any examples of previously tied Red Pirate's, I would love to see them, because I believe I could find only one picture of a very "artistic" interpretation of the pattern. Tied slightly larger than called for on a #2 hook, as I plan on displaying them, but wanted to keep true to the smaller nature. This was the first hook I have made and finished with the black Japan lacquer that I mixed up; and it handled the vise jaws wonderfully. Advice/critique/commentary is appreciated, as always! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sandan 0 Report post Posted September 10, 2021 Wow, double wow for making the hook and lacquering it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KrakenFly 0 Report post Posted September 11, 2021 3 hours ago, Sandan said: Wow, double wow for making the hook and lacquering it Thank you! The hook making and finishing has definitely been a learning process! I have tried multiple types of finishing for the hooks, and the Japan lacquer is certainly worth the extra hassle. But boy does that stuff smell when you are making it 🤢 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SalarMan 0 Report post Posted September 11, 2021 I always enjoy seeing a pattern I'm not familiar with...especially when well tied like this one. Nice work on that hook too..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
