#12 EDWARD BARRETT - fish sculptor

In an age where knocking a fish on the head has thankfully fallen out of fashion, anglers are often looking for other ways to celebrate the capture of a specimen fish. Without a body the taxidermist's skill is no longer required - step in Edward Barrett a skilled fish sculptor from Dorset.    Using his skills as a modelmaker Edward crafts beautiful reproductions of the fish, setting them within glass-fronted, wooden cases, to accurately reproduce the style of the classic  'stuffed fish' that we see in pubs, fishing huts, and tackle shops around the country.   Painstakingly matched to the original dimensions, individual scales, hand-built eyes, and wonderful translucent fins are created by Edward in his workshop where the fish is finished in a case adorned with traditional gilded lettering.    In this episode of CREELpodcast Edward talks to Joff about the fishing on his doorstep and his love of vintage tackle. His reels include a Hardy Altex, little 3 inch aerial and an Aerial T6. His rod a Wallis Wizard.   Light the fire, sit back and enjoy 40 minutes of inspiring angling talk.