Heres One My Freind Bill Help me build with my Son , we did the whole thing in 8 hrs , it was a blast
it was kind of a Mini Tuna gun 60'' 23lbs I think
My Freind Tom Harding Did the Finish
that was the only gun i ever shot that would keep going after the plug pulled , man it shot with some real power
That thing is a canon! I doubt too many big fish have ever made it past that thing huh? Nice work. Must have been a fun project to do with your son.
Is that a Kitto trigger?
Blaiz , if you ever get a chance can you post a few pointers on how you do your gyotokus
and detail the brand of sumi and type of paper you use , cant get over how clean your prints look ,......Joe
Thank you for all the compliments, I would love to take requests but at the time being I am not taking any orders as I leave for New Zealand next Friday. My wife and I are heading down to spend 6 months in New Zealand traveling around in a van and taking in as much of the country as we can...And YES I am taking all my gear with me... I have been talking to a lot of NZ spearos and trying to get a feel for what would be the best package. Ive decided on a 120 euro (which Ive been told will take down just about anything that would swim my way) a 100cm for the shallow water snooping, and a 9ft O'hara pole spear to test my patience.
When I get back in March, if I havn't found a nich to fill in New Zealand, I plan on revamping my shop and making it more suitable for building guns.... basically I just need more space. So if anyone is in the market for a gun at that time I would be happy to oblidge:)
yeah it was a canon , and it took lots of nice fish down , we built it with kitto and used all his hardware
the mech was the M2 Best one IMO , I dont shoot guns that big any more , I have spinal stenosis and just cant deal with swiming with the tree trunks anymore
My Son and I are Building a Nice 130 Teak Rear Handle ,with Nile Tec Hardwere , ill be sure to post pics
That thing is a canon! I doubt too many big fish have ever made it past that thing huh? Nice work. Must have been a fun project to do with your son.
Is that a Kitto trigger?
we built it with kitto and used all his hardware
Ahhhh... didn't correlate "Bill" with Bill Kitto:thumbsup2: I would love to be able to watch a master such as Bill at work. Most of my building has been trial and error, luckily there are a lot of talented builders out there to bounce ideas off of and many who take the time to answer questions.
I would be happy to post some tips about the gyotaku, or what I know of it. Im no master but I do have fun with it. Any suggestions on a suitable place to post it? I don't want to derail this thread any more than I have:)
Thanks for the reply I'll check back with you, I like the 63" Ono pick!
Thank you for all the compliments, I would love to take requests but at the time being I am not taking any orders as I leave for New Zealand next Friday. My wife and I are heading down to spend 6 months in New Zealand traveling around in a van and taking in as much of the country as we can...And YES I am taking all my gear with me... I have been talking to a lot of NZ spearos and trying to get a feel for what would be the best package. Ive decided on a 120 euro (which Ive been told will take down just about anything that would swim my way) a 100cm for the shallow water snooping, and a 9ft O'hara pole spear to test my patience.
When I get back in March, if I havn't found a nich to fill in New Zealand, I plan on revamping my shop and making it more suitable for building guns.... basically I just need more space. So if anyone is in the market for a gun at that time I would be happy to oblidge:)
Hi Blaiz, the members only section would be the spot , and if you leave the first post in the thread blank , like the guys in the ca section are doing ,
then only members can read the info , and the trolls will be SOL 
thanks can't wait ,,Joe
I would be happy to post some tips about the gyotaku, or what I know of it. Im no master but I do have fun with it. Any suggestions on a suitable place to post it? I don't want to derail this thread any more than I have:)
Hey Don, I'm building some pretty sweet guns right now, (2 enclosed track 66 inch euros). I'll post when I'm finished.
Here’s one of my family’s most prized possessions “centenario” built by Master gun builder Phil Herranen.
This gun was built as a tribute to the Big oversized under powered teak guns of San Diego California , the gun is sporting a Potts Reel ,WSB abalone inlay & two 1979 Silver Centenario Pesos , I only take her out on special occasions so It hasn’t had that many kills on her yet only a few Wsb and YTs.. As soon as it Lands My dream fish = a BBSF it will be retired until my sons old enough to dive with her..
Now that's what I'm talking about.
Cheers, Don
Nice gun Joe.
What's a a BBSF?
Hi Marco = broadbill swordfish
I have only been in the water twice with the beasts
But they keep spooking out 
This year I'm going to try and deploy my paddle board from the boat , this might be a big help
... Joe
Sorry for derail Don
Nice gun Joe.
What's a a BBSF?
Hi Marco = broadbill swordfish
I have only been in the water twice with the beasts
But they keep spooking out
This year I'm going to try and deploy my paddle board from the boat , this might be a big help
... Joe
Sorry for derail Don
We all learn from the parent thread branching like a tree of knowledge.
Cheers, Don
Hi Marco = broadbill swordfish
I have only been in the water twice with the beasts
But they keep spooking out
This year I'm going to try and deploy my paddle board from the boat , this might be a big help
... Joe
Sorry for derail Don
thats my white whale also ,ever since i as good as shot on a couple years back (long story and its not one you tell on the net ) short story had the fish ,had tuna gun, had the tuna float set up ,had the desire ,and was willing , but i was stopped .
phil
thats my white whale also ,ever since i as good as shot on a couple years back (long story and its not one you tell on the net ) short story had the fish ,had tuna gun, had the tuna float set up ,had the desire ,and was willing , but i was stopped .
phil
Yes, that was a nice fish.....:D
Yes, that was a nice fish.....:D
Too bad I put a skunk on that beautiful gun that day. Sorry Phil.
I didn't Build it but I did save for a year to buy her. Second from the left, Tax Collecter. Chris does incredible work...
That image is sweet nice gun and hoo.:thumbsup2:
I bet the pattern and art is a hit with with the fur dogs.;)
Cheers, Don
The Tax Collector is bad ass.
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