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Old 08-09-2017, 07:37 PM   #1
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Dad and I tried our hand at making some slings from scratch. Only part we did not make was the flopper. What do you think? Any suggestions? Anyone looking for a custom wood sling?
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Dad and I tried our hand at making some slings from scratch. Only part we did not make was the flopper. What do you think? Any suggestions? Anyone looking for a custom wood sling?
Very nice! I make my own slings as well. It adds to the fun when you built your own weapon.

I really like a shooter that sinks. That way, when you are rooting a grouper out of the rock, etc., it stays down there where you leave it. Therefore, ebony and black and white ebony are favorites of mine. I also have a handle made from lignum vitae that I use often.

Great work. I'd love to see more.
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Very nice! I make my own slings as well. It adds to the fun when you built your own weapon.

I really like a shooter that sinks. That way, when you are rooting a grouper out of the rock, etc., it stays down there where you leave it. Therefore, ebony and black and white ebony are favorites of mine. I also have a handle made from lignum vitae that I use often.

Great work. I'd love to see more.
Do you make your own shafts? We are looking for a better material. Just picked up some marble wood for some super dense slings.
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Do you make your own shafts? We are looking for a better material. Just picked up some marble wood for some super dense slings.
I don't. I actually bought a length of titanium a few years ago to make a titanium shaft, but it seemed too light and I've never done anything with it. For fish, I like a flopper that is set further back from the tip for a better hold. For lobster, the shafts they sell down in the Bahamas with the flopper set close to the tip are perfect.
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