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colsel
Senior Member Joined: 25 Nov 2009 Location: Coffs Harbour Status: Offline Points: 577 |
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Posted: 14 Jun 2013 at 9:01am |
I couldn't pass Ollie's stall at the recent Lure Expo without adding a couple more of his masterpieces to my collection. After checking out his fabulous array I finally settled on a pair of his "Cic-ems" which had caught my eye. It was also my great pleasure to meet Ollie face to face for the first time.
Later, it came as no surprise to me when I learned that Ollie had picked up the "Most Artistic Lure" Award for Fernvale 2013. He has such talent and thoroughly deserves this recognition. Congratulations and well done Ollie, Col |
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edzard
Stall Holder Ollie's Stingrays Joined: 20 May 2010 Location: Mt Crosby,Qld Status: Offline Points: 581 |
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Thanks for the kind words Col, was an absolute pleasure meeting you and others which are like minded having appreciation for lures/collecting/fishing etc. Great being part of the Lure Expo with so many talented lure makers. And thank you for the printed Mug, love it.Mentioned to a few people at the Expo how the name 'Cic-em' came about. When I first started making them I named them Ollie's 'C' (short for Cicada) when I was fortunate enough Carl Grist had contacted me and suggested 'Cic-em' after taking his dog for a walk, so I really liked it and it sounded like a go getter lure, which it has been from the little 50mm catching Bream and whiting to the 65mm catching Bass and Cod and the larger 90mm catching Barra. Since I first started making I have fine tuned them and I'm really happy with them now. Love surface lure fishing.
Thank you again Carl, hope all is well and the royalties are on their way Cheers Ollie
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Nicho
Stall Holder Nichos Maulers Joined: 25 Feb 2010 Location: POMONA QLD Status: Offline Points: 8752 |
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Ollie is an inspiration to hackers like me, col they are awesome lures mate, your lucky to have got them, I missed seeing those somehow....I think looking in ollies display was just mind blowing, it was hard to focus on just one thing... the eyes were constantly drawn to another masterpiece.
And as you say, a well deserved winner for the artistic lure section and not a bad bloke either.
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Nichos Maulers Homemade timber lures....THEY CATCH FISH!
YA DONT KNOW...IF YA DONT GO...SO GET OUT THERE AND... FISH IT |
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edzard
Stall Holder Ollie's Stingrays Joined: 20 May 2010 Location: Mt Crosby,Qld Status: Offline Points: 581 |
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Thanks Jason, nothing wrong with your lures, have character and they catch plenty of fish can't asked for any more.
Ol
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goldtrev68
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Yes I stood at Ollie`s stand & was blown away,,,his shapes & painting skills are up there with the best in the country...the squids that he had were the best I have ever seen.....I stood there for 10 minutes trying to pick some out for my growing collection to be told he has sold out already,,,yeh not surprised was I at all....Ollie you better make some more squids for us all....hey you need a shirt for your business.....a Stingray shirt.....yes that was a great idea by me,,,,Gary CFSA
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rodsncods
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Ollie, could you post up a few photos of more of your paddlers please, wanting a couple more....mick
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edzard
Stall Holder Ollie's Stingrays Joined: 20 May 2010 Location: Mt Crosby,Qld Status: Offline Points: 581 |
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Hi Mick, just finishing some more Cic-ems will post pics when I have them done
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CircleVbaits
Stall Holder CircleVbait Lures Joined: 12 Oct 2010 Location: U.S.A. Status: Offline Points: 1780 |
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Congradulations on the Most Artistic award Ollie.
It couldn't have went to a more deserving lad. I have a few of Ollie's Cic-ems and they are great. Wish I could have been at the expo. The best to Y'all, Verlon
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puglee62
Stall Holder Fugly Lures Joined: 03 Feb 2010 Location: ipswich Status: Offline Points: 7939 |
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you were there Verlon,well at least three Circle V's with bites were .
I know why people miss certain lures at Ollies display,the great explosion of wild and beautiful colors is just dazzling a psychadelic blowout |
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fletch
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look at that ... gold .....send them my way ..... cheers aaron
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edzard
Stall Holder Ollie's Stingrays Joined: 20 May 2010 Location: Mt Crosby,Qld Status: Offline Points: 581 |
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Thanks Verlon, I think a few of us wished you could have been at the Expo but as Chris mentioned you were there in spirit by the Fish skin bite backs. Fantastic lure thanks again.
Ollie
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horrorhead
LureLovers.com Fanatic LureLover of the Year 2020 Joined: 14 Jun 2011 Location: Cooktown qld Status: Offline Points: 14025 |
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Like Gary, I just stood there drooling at Laurie's stand only to be told that 90% of it was sold. But the cic-em I got will be used heavily come the next bass season
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you don't havta be pretty to fish |
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SNAFU
Stall Holder RIPP-N LURES Joined: 25 Sep 2011 Location: Maclean N.S.W Status: Offline Points: 2561 |
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Missed this somehow...AWSOME lures there Ollie,just love the CIC-EM's...well done
Mick!!! |
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RAVA
Industry Member AkLures Joined: 09 Nov 2010 Location: Heddon Greta Status: Offline Points: 2077 |
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I was fortunate to share a stand with with this master lure carver , Ollie had to keep wiping the top of his display as people were just drooling all over it , it was just an honor to be there with him awesome display of your craftsmanship mate
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Fish hate me!!!
Cheers Gary |
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CircleVbaits
Stall Holder CircleVbait Lures Joined: 12 Oct 2010 Location: U.S.A. Status: Offline Points: 1780 |
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Yes Chris, they are dazzling and I have a few of most in this picture. The best to Y'all, Verlon
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edzard
Stall Holder Ollie's Stingrays Joined: 20 May 2010 Location: Mt Crosby,Qld Status: Offline Points: 581 |
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Thanks Martin, Mick and Gary, means a lot coming from you Gary as you've have been making lures before I was born, sorry mate didn't mean to make you feel old
Was an absolute pleasure having you at the stand Gary, would have been lost without your help putting hooks on lures etc, that reminds me I must get those split ring pliers you recommended. Ollie
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