Author Topic: German Game Bag try (Read 2302 times)

Mike Lyons · « **on:** March 21, 2020, 05:05:23 AM »

I’m trying my luck at a German game bag. I’m using T.C.’s example as a reference and his tutorial. This thing is a whole lot of work but fun. The thing is massive. I have quite the ways to go. I can’t wait to finish it so I can start working on the plank I just got back from David!! I’m using the dew claws from the buck I shot this year. Feel free to give me any advice.

Ky-Flinter · « **Reply #1 on:** March 21, 2020, 08:34:28 AM »

HOLY COW! You go Mike!

-Ron

Brokennock · « **Reply #2 on:** March 21, 2020, 09:02:55 AM »

WOW!!!! Give you advise?! Seems you are right on point. Did you make that awesome net bag yourself too?
If so, care to share where you learned how?
Really looking great.

Greg Pennell · « **Reply #3 on:** March 21, 2020, 10:09:37 AM »

Mike, that’s absolutely awesome! Can’t wait to see all the parts assembled! I KNOW you’re gonna wear that to the CLA this fall...

Greg

Nordnecker · « **Reply #4 on:** March 21, 2020, 02:23:18 PM »

Try? That's some fine looking work right there.

hawkeye · « **Reply #5 on:** March 21, 2020, 02:24:08 PM »

Wow, really gorgeous bag
Thanks for sharing

scottmc · « **Reply #6 on:** March 21, 2020, 03:38:40 PM »

Great job!! My fingers hurt just looking at all the stitching.

Tim Crosby · « **Reply #7 on:** March 21, 2020, 04:09:05 PM »

Looks Good Bud, look forward to seeing the finished bag.

Tim

Mike Lyons · « **Reply #8 on:** March 21, 2020, 05:34:12 PM »

Quote from: Brokennock on March 21, 2020, 09:02:55 AM

WOW!!!! Give you advise?! Seems you are right on point. Did you make that awesome net bag yourself too?
If so, care to share where you learned how?
Really looking great.

Brokennock, I used a spaced out double macrame knot for most of the bag. It’s not that complicated but it takes a lot of time.

Marcruger · « **Reply #9 on:** March 21, 2020, 06:51:12 PM »

Just beautiful work....as I expect of you Mike. It shows that time, patience and attention to detail pays off. Super job sir. God Bless, Marc

James Rogers · « **Reply #10 on:** March 21, 2020, 08:21:39 PM »

Looking very nice. The net is wonderful.

Mick C · « **Reply #11 on:** March 21, 2020, 09:23:03 PM »

If that's your idea of "try"!! :-) Super nice work!!

T.C.Albert · « **Reply #12 on:** March 21, 2020, 11:27:06 PM »

Terrific work Mike. Beautiful
TC

T*O*F · « **Reply #13 on:** March 22, 2020, 02:37:48 AM »

I've got 3 German percussion doubles, any of which would go well with that bag.

Mike Lyons · « **Reply #14 on:** March 22, 2020, 05:20:54 AM »

Quote from: Tim Crosby on March 21, 2020, 04:09:05 PM

Looks Good Bud, look forward to seeing the finished bag.

Tim

It’s a lot of stitching for sure but, it’s just begun.

Mike from OK · « **Reply #15 on:** March 22, 2020, 12:14:15 PM »

Holy smokes! That's amazing!!!

Mike

old george · « **Reply #16 on:** March 23, 2020, 12:30:00 AM »

WOW!!! That's something to be proud of Mike

george

Marcruger · « **Reply #17 on:** March 23, 2020, 03:32:03 PM »

To quote Yoda..... "There is no try. There is do or do not."

I say you have the "do" part going just fine.

God Bless, Marc

EricEwing · « **Reply #18 on:** March 24, 2020, 03:11:39 AM »

Awesome
One element you may wish to add is a small strap under the flap in the inside that supports the shape of the bag by attaching to a button (most likely metal since that is what you have used already, but most German bags have a rolled leather button) on the front of the bag. Almost all German game bags have this element no matter what the size. Often the rolled leather button goes through the game net as well in some manner.

Mike Lyons · « **Reply #19 on:** March 24, 2020, 06:11:30 AM »

Thank you Mr. Ewing for the advice. I appreciate it. I’ll find me a nice leather button for the flap. I’ve been on you blog reading the interview about game bags and taking in the pictures for quite some time. That is the most useful piece of information I’ve found online for game bags. I’m very hopeful that I can put this one to use this hunting season.

Thanks again,

Mike

EricEwing · « **Reply #20 on:** March 24, 2020, 06:18:05 PM »

Right on glad it was helpful. I forgot to mention that sometimes the leather buttons are rolled but often they are also the little monkey paw style. Either way it looks like you obviously have the skill to make either one if you chose to go that route.

Craig Wilcox · « **Reply #21 on:** March 25, 2020, 07:42:13 PM »

That is a great bag, and you could haul just about anything you want or need.

If you can't make the monkey fist, send me some leather thongs and I will be glad to make a mini-monkey fist for you.

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Author Topic: German Game Bag try (Read 2302 times)