The Traditional Fisherman's Forum

I had an old and very tired looking catapult it was in a well used and rather neglected state - rusty, the leather pouch was rock solid and worn the wooden handle also being in poor shape not to mention a shot to pieces elastic and fixings. What to do? Well after receiving some splendid floats from Andy Batchelor and bearing in mind Andys own wonderful catapult creations I asked him if he would be kind enough to have a look at it for me.

The pult was duly sent and by quick return Andy suggested a restoration but not a full one allowing a degree of age be retained. This is the result a lovely vintage catapult replete with new leather pouch
a beautiful patina to the wood and metal with new elastic and fixings.
I was absolutely over the moon when It arrived back.

now that is a very natty catty!

I am not surprised you are the moon.

I just love seeing old items of tackle rescued and reused doing the job they were made for.

Enjoy using it

-Nige

Seeing those metal arms reminded me of a small hay fork I have, I bet that could be turned into a good catapult. It would be a pleasure to use a nice old catapult like yours, I reckon I would be feeding the fish rather than pulling them out if it were mine.