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 A Wall Hanger
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08/05/15 01:33 AM
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Joined: Feb 2007
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Laner
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My phone rings and it's the one and only Dennis Smith on the other line. "Are you in town? I have something for you." To which I reply "I can be there in fifteen minutes. You want to meet at the Walmart?" Much to my surprise, and I love surprises, Mr Smith hands me this handcrafted beauty of a plaque. Me being somebody who enjoys the details of life, this gift was something that really hit home with me. When he told me that it was entirely handcrafted, I just shook my head and said "thank you." Mr Smith, thank you again for taking the time to make me something that is very special, and will always have a place on my wall. Notice the smaller crappie in the middle, and the details around the cheeks and fins.  
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 Re: A Wall Hanger
[Re: Laner]
#11020630
08/05/15 01:37 AM
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Joined: May 2013
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SheCrappieKilla
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Re: A Wall Hanger
[Re: Laner]
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08/05/15 01:38 AM
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Ken Gaby
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That is QUALITY Lane. Very NICE gesture.
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Re: A Wall Hanger
[Re: Laner]
#11020638
08/05/15 01:42 AM
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Gamblinman
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Re: A Wall Hanger
[Re: Laner]
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08/05/15 01:55 AM
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Fab
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Re: A Wall Hanger
[Re: Laner]
#11020695
08/05/15 02:09 AM
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Dutch1947
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Re: A Wall Hanger
[Re: Laner]
#11021078
08/05/15 05:11 AM
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Posts: 1,266
Ruffneck2000
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'A veteran - whether active duty, retired, national guard, or reserve - is someone who, at one point in his, or her life, wrote a blank check made payable to The 'United States of America', for an amount of 'up to and including ones life.' (Author unknown)
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Re: A Wall Hanger
[Re: Laner]
#11021108
08/05/15 06:58 AM
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Joined: May 2010
Posts: 7,069
crope1
Ronnie Hurt'em Roberts
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Ronnie Hurt'em Roberts
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Very nice gesture,we've always said on here you are a goodun! Lane,you have paid it forward quite a bit on here,with your very detailed story telling,sharing info and having such a quality product/customer service,so you've blessed now. To FishnFool,pretty neat talent you got there.Once again a very nice gesture!
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Re: A Wall Hanger
[Re: Laner]
#11021160
08/05/15 11:24 AM
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OkieBob
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Laner, I have the very first one Dennis made, right over my desk and I'm looking at it as I write this.
Only difference is mine says 'Okie Bob' on the top. Dennis is a very close friend and I was fortunate enought to have him and his bride spend the past Saturday at my place in Oklahoma.
Being the first effort, I was very impressed with his craftmanship and the fact he took the efford to to make it for me! I have no idea how many hours it took to sit and saw the detail in it but, I'm sure it was a long, hard process!
Thanks for sharing it Laner and thanks to Dennis for making a memory for both Laner and me.
I'M SOONER BORN, SOONER BRED AND WHEN I DIE I'LL BE SOONER DEAD! Chickasaw proud. ![[Linked Image]](http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a187/Matthew__Carroll/newjigumjigs.jpg) CallMatthew@972-754-1698 http://jigumjigs.comMEMBER WALLY MARSHALL'S MR CRAPPIE PROSTAFF MEMBER JIGUM JIGS PROSTAFF
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Re: A Wall Hanger
[Re: OkieBob]
#11021185
08/05/15 11:43 AM
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Snagone
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What a great gift, the brotherhood of fishermen never ceases to amaze. Lane, I am sure that will be something you treasure for life. Dennis, you have a remarkable skill because lord knows how many hours of labor was involved in the detail, not to mention a heart the size of Texas.
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Re: A Wall Hanger
[Re: Laner]
#11021218
08/05/15 12:14 PM
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cellis
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Re: A Wall Hanger
[Re: Laner]
#11021261
08/05/15 12:38 PM
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banker-always fishing
Pumpkin Head
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Nicely done. Good job. 
![[Linked Image]](http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/823/ycku.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/560/ukw3.jpg) IGFA World Record Rio Grande Cichlid. Lake Dunlap. John 3:16 Sinner's Prayer. God forgive me a sinner. I accept Jesus Christ as my Savior !
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Re: A Wall Hanger
[Re: Laner]
#11021284
08/05/15 12:44 PM
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CrappieTX
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 That is incredible craftsmanship!!! 
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Re: A Wall Hanger
[Re: Laner]
#11021329
08/05/15 01:03 PM
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joser
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Re: A Wall Hanger
[Re: CrappieTX]
#11021330
08/05/15 01:03 PM
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The Crappie Guy
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A God given talent for sure...that is being passed on. Nicely done Mr. Smith.
"The Crappie Guy"
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