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Squid jig hunter and collector
During my many walks along Victorian beaches over many years I've sadly noticed the increase of plastic on the shores. I've been around long enough to also notice that its been broken down to smaller and smaller pieces, micro pieces. This is probably not news to most people. Fact is I could easily fill a wheelie bin a day with bits smaller than say 2mm everyday, if I had the time. The problem is most evident on the shores of Port Phillip bay where I do most of my walking these days. Believe it or not, some areas that catch most of the drift are so bad that plastic is mixed more or less fifty fifty with sand.
I know that some people regularly take the time to collect what they can, quietly and unheralded. I know one person who fills jars full of micro plastic every week. The problem is immense and most people don't see it, ignore it or don't care.
While walking I've also noticed the prevalence of tangled fishing line, lead sinkers, lures and the subject of this post Squid Jigs. In about a year i've collected 121 of them from the beach and counting. I rarely not find one although I do go to places they'll probably be, the record is eleven in one walk and frequently collect up to five. These things are lethal to a bare foot or paw having a set or two or three circular rows of needle sharp hooks. Thankfully the hooks are not barbed but still would cause a nasty injury.
I decided to house them within a frame and at the time I was heading towards ninety six so that became the number of compartments I planned for. As it's turning out I'm on course to accommodate another ninety six especially now that I know where to find them so this could turn into a three panel screen.
So here's some of beginnings of the build, made from white washed Radiate Pine, half lapped (saddle?) jointed together with the ends tenoned into a moticed perimeter.
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