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@flatwater Foundation has been a part of my family

@flatwater Foundation has been a part of my family for the past five years. It started with my sister @sarahstree padding in the 2016 @tylerstx Dam That Cancer to remember my father who passed away from pancreatic cancer in 2012. My wife @natalie00 joined her to paddle in 2017 and they have been paddling and helping with the event ever since.
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Flatwater Foundation covers 100% of the cost of therapy for families who are struggling to cope with cancer so they can work through the overwhelmingly tough challenge. Every $70 raised = 1 hour of therapy!
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I’m not the best paddler but I can make an okay landing net. The pandemic has affected their ability to raise funds, and we wanted to step in to help. I was happy to donate this Peacemaker for the cause.
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We are auctioning the net here in this post. Please comment below with the amount you’d like to donate. All funds will go to Flatwater Foundation to support their mission.
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The auction will end Monday the 23rd at 5pm CST. Starting bid will be $250.
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#Peacemaker #custom #handcrafted #1of1 #madeinaustin #woodworking #heartwoodtrade #madeinusa #madeintexas #flyfishing #flatwaterfoundation #damthatcancer #pancreaticcancerawarenessmonth #pancreaticcancerawareness #catchandreleaseit #catchandrelease #hillcountry #flyfishtexas

Time is flying by like sawdust in the shop. Caught

Time is flying by like sawdust in the shop. Caught this redfish a couple of weeks ago with @drew.donaghue. Great times sharing stories with him and @watson512. Six weight line on the @abelreels super did just fine on this 20 incher.
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Looking forward to getting down there and doing it again soon!
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#custom #handcrafted #1of1 #madeinaustin #woodworking #heartwoodtrade #madeinusa #madeintexas #madeinthesouth #catchandreleaseit #catchandrelease #keepfishwet #lowcountry #flyfishing #texas #flyfishtexas #3rdcoast #redfish #craftedforchaos #flyfishtherepublic

Cosmo Couple ✨The buckeye burl paired nicely wit

Cosmo Couple ✨The buckeye burl paired nicely with this rio Grande cichlid. They’re a match made from the stars! The @panther_branch_bugs hatchling craw did the job. Good to see @boone1236 @livingwatersflyfishing @fly_guru and @jimkman this AM. Y’all have a good weekend!

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#Poquito #custom #handcrafted #1of1 #madeinaustin #woodworking #heartwoodtrade #madeinusa #madeintexas #flyfishing #catchandreleaseit #catchandrelease #hillcountry #flyfishtexas #sycamore #curlymaple #wenge #whiskey #whiskeystave #oakstave #reclaimedwood #keepfishwet #nativefish #flyfishtherepublic #goldentrout #cutthroat #riograndecichlid #buckeyeburl

Small nets with big personality. Experimenting wit

Small nets with big personality. Experimenting with some different burls and exotics. Top is #mapleburl middle is #buckeyeburl and the bottom is #curlyredwood. Curly redwood is pretty interesting as it is salvaged from old growth california redwoods that were cutdown in the early part of the 20th century.
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#Poquito #custom #handcrafted #1of1 #madeinaustin #woodworking #heartwoodtrade #madeinusa #madeintexas #flyfishing #catchandreleaseit #catchandrelease #hillcountry #flyfishtexas #lacewood #sycamore #curlymaple #wenge #keepfishwet #whiskey #whiskeystave #reclaimedwood #nativefish #flyfishtherepublic #goldentrout #cutthroat #brooktrout

I built my Poquito out of some old sycamore that m

I built my Poquito out of some old sycamore that my dad had. The quarter sawn stock has a ton of ray fleck that dances in the light. I included a singular strip of purple heart wood to pay homage as purple is the color for pancreatic cancer awareness. I had some extra material and sent it to @cbarclayflyrodco - He built an amazing Blue Ridge Special that is a native 6’8” 3/4 rod. Chris included a second butt (pictured here) that is 4 inches shorter, both in the same sycamore as the net for the reel seats. To top it off, the latest collaboration reel with @livingwatersflyfishing and @abelreels came in at the same time. I’m a tad overwhelmed. I’m lucky to have these pieces of art as my tools of the trade.
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#Poquito #custom #handcrafted #1of1 #madeinaustin #woodworking #heartwoodtrade #madeinusa #madeintexas #flyfishing #craftedforchaos #catchandreleaseit #catchandrelease #hillcountry #flyfishtexas #sycamore #curlymaple #purpleheart #keepemwet #whiskey #pancreaticcancer #brooktrout #reclaimedwood #cuttnutt #flyfishingsaveslives #nativefish #flyfishtherepublic #madeinnorthcarolina

Custom made to fit you. From wood choice to handle

Custom made to fit you. From wood choice to handle length and thickness. True 1 of 1 creations made here in Central Texas. Hope y’all have a great weekend!

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#Poquito #custom #handcrafted #1of1 #madeinaustin #woodworking #heartwoodtrade #madeinusa #madeintexas #flyfishing #catchandreleaseit #catchandrelease #hillcountry #flyfishtexas #lacewood #sycamore #curlymaple #wenge #keepemwet #whiskey #whiskeystave #cypress #oakstave #reclaimedwood #nativefish #flyfishtherepublic #goldentrout #cutthroat #brooktrout

Deep in the Heart! One of the reasons I named the

Deep in the Heart! One of the reasons I named the company Heart Wood Trade. As a 7th generation Texan, my family has history of heroes and outlaws that run pretty deep in the Lone Star State. Just google Cowboy Claude Henry 😬
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So when I got the opportunity to layout the Republic of Texas flag onto an @abelreels Super Series for @livingwatersflyfishing I new I had to have one. It’s a privilege to own this reel and its only fitting that the first fish I caught with it was our state fish, the Guadalupe Bass. Y’all stay safe out there.
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#Poquito #custom #handcrafted #1of1 #madeinaustin #woodworking #heartwoodtrade #madeinusa #madeintexas #flyfishing #craftedforchaos #catchandreleaseit #catchandrelease #hillcountry #flyfishtexas #sycamore #keepemwet #reclaimedwood #guadalupebass #nativefish #flyfishtherepublic #texas #therepublicoftexas #dezavala #abelreels

I’m looking forward to next week when I’ll mee

I’m looking forward to next week when I’ll meet up with the guys who made this photo. Though we won’t catch this species of fish, good times will be had! @panther_branch_bugs @cbarclayflyrodco @dafason .
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By the way if you’re looking for Father’s Day gifts, I do have gift cards available. 🍻 link in that them there bio ya heard. .
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#Poquito #custom #handcrafted #1of1 #madeinaustin #woodworking #heartwoodtrade #madeinusa #madeintexas #flyfishing #texastrout #catchandreleaseit #catchandrelease #hillcountry #flyfishtexas #lacewood #sycamore #curlymaple #wenge #keepemwet #whiskey #whiskeystave #oakstave #reclaimedwood #cuttnutt #newmexico #nativefish #flyfishtherepublic #goldentrout #cutthroat

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