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I’ve eaten carp twice ( quite rightly taboo in the UK ) one from the Ural delta Kazakhstan, it was a large fish steemed/boiled, a novelty to try but not great, watery tasteless flesh. While fishing a very large gravel pit in Hungary locals kept some small fish 4/5lb which they cooked for us. Marinated in herbs and spices then bbq’d, that was delicious a firm meaty flesh. Besides the different cooking methods the water they came from was crystal clear, like tap water. As opposed to the Ural carp which came from turbulent coloured water!

Interesting looking species mate, are they edible. Did you eat them?

Thanks Rabid,Gaz for the advice. I think I was a bit ambitious I was only there for four nights but on these short trips I do sometimes manage a half days fishing, unfortunately not on this occasion. As Rabid has said " gone fishing " is the place for the information. The shore fishing potential looks exciting. Definitely worth a visit with fishing in mind! Despite the arid, almost prehistoric landscape the island has a unique beauty, not much in the way of wildlife but i did see Hoopoe! In my opinion say away from the likes of Corralejo and Morro jable, we stayed in Gran Tarajal, no hotels an

Thanks Rabid, I'm here now, was hopping for a half day out on a boat? As have to keep the wife sweet?

Thanks Gaz, good, interesting write up

Anyone know anything about the fishing on Fuerteventura? Would be grateful for any info

On the Seven today for a last day of the season barbus but it will be carp with the odd trout trip for the next three months

Thanks Griff, you're absolutely right, should have done that on reassembling, too eager, now all glued up pin an all

Thanks to Griff's inspiration and his tutorial. This is my customised opined no8 it's not perfect, there's a lot of play in the blade but using the original locking mechanism (when open and closed) makes it fully functional. Despite it's imperfection I'm well pleased. Thanks again Griff

Just like to echo above comments. Fantastic job on another knife and tutorial. It will stop me asking any more questions Well done Griff

Tiercel,well I didn't want to say anything but you've now got it!!!

Thanks Griff, it's easy when you know how although i still managed to make a bit of a mess of it. Fashioning the antler to replace the handle is going to be the real challenge!!!

A pair of sir-clip pliers springs the collar off, quick file to the sides of the rivet head to take the splay off and punch it through. One end of the rivet generally only has a slight splay so dosn't take much, can re-use the rivet on re-assemble and just round over wit ball-pin hammer. I plan to do some step by step pictures next time and will post them up.

Thanks Griff, got the gist of it. I think I'll wait to see your pictures

Stunning transformation of an opinel Griff. I have no intention of going into competition but how did you get the original handle off? When I've attempted it I've felt I'm going to do irreversible damage to the blade meconisem/clamp!! Thanks Dave