WHAT HAVE I JUST WON? Update: It Arrived

[HarpPlayerGene]

Calling for opinions.

I just closed on this interesting straw hat. Can anyone tell me what it is? That green feathery thing on the back brim; is that a fishing lure or some South American/Regional/Tribal symbolic thing?...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=160281551852&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=006

 

[jpbales]

?

i blew up the image on my computer and still can't say for sure if it's a fishing lure or not but I don't think it is. Whatever it is, it looks like some funny green yarn or rope. I guess you'll just have to find out when it comes.[huh]

 

[carter]

I hope that thing isn't carnivorous!

Whatever that is, it's some kinda ugly!

Big honkin' ugly fishin' lure? I hope not.

Reading the seller's description all the way to the end, it appears they make some potentially ugly films as well.

 

[feltfan]

You have won a Mexican palm straw hat. Not sure what the
green thing is- never seen one before. The "MICH" is Michoacan,
not Michigan.

I have an old one with a nice block and like it quite a lot.
I'll be curious to hear more about it when it arrives.

 

[AlanC]

Looks like some kind of tassel...or the lure for Jonah's fish.

 

[Stan]

Hi,

Hey, buddy! That's a fishin' lure, fer sure! Fishermen always keep spare lures in their hats, don't cha know! Just wander on up with the hat and lure and we'll fire up the old Army Jeep and head to river and catch us some catfish!

Of course, we catch catfish using what's known as a Carolina Rig, which is a pretty far cry from a lure like that!

I'm curious to know just what it really is once the hat shows up......

Later!

Stan

 

[HarpPlayerGene]

Whatever that is, it's some kinda ugly!

Big honkin' ugly fishin' lure? I hope not.

Reading the seller's description all the way to the end, it appears they make some potentially ugly films as well.

Ouch! So, really, don't hold back. Do you think it's ugly?

 

[HarpPlayerGene]

You have won a Mexican palm straw hat. Not sure what the
green thing is- never seen one before. The "MICH" is Michoacan,
not Michigan.

I have an old one with a nice block and like it quite a lot.
I'll be curious to hear more about it when it arrives.

Now, THAT was helpful. The "Michigan" thing was really throwing me off. You cleared it up as far as the hat type which was my main curiosity. Thanks!!

 

[HarpPlayerGene]

Looks like some kind of tassel...or the lure for Jonah's fish.

You oughtta' be a preacher or somethin'!

 

[HarpPlayerGene]

Hi,

Hey, buddy! That's a fishin' lure, fer sure! Fishermen always keep spare lures in their hats, don't cha know! Just wander on up with the hat and lure and we'll fire up the old Army Jeep and head to river and catch us some catfish!

Of course, we catch catfish using what's known as a Carolina Rig, which is a pretty far cry from a lure like that!

I'm curious to know just what it really is once the hat shows up......

Later!

Stan

Hey Stan,

I actually hope it is a fishing lure, 'cuz I'll have no compunction about removing it then. On the other hand, if you see a picture of me in the Hat Of The Day thread with a bass hanging off the back of my hat you'll know I left it there and that it's a pretty effective lure!

 

[feltfan]

Now, THAT was helpful. The "Michigan" thing was really throwing me off. You cleared it up as far as the hat type which was my main curiosity. Thanks!!

Glad to help. You can see mine here (the first hat listed):

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showpost.php?p=39603

Saw your PM- have to run to work. I'll try to respond tonight.
I think the answer isn't simple...

 

[cookie]

Gene

The weave on that is like an extremely fine Jipijapa hat from America Central. It's like the Montecristi of Jipijapas>>>>:eusa_clap :eusa_clap

 

[RBH]

Thought I would put a easy photo up.
Not a fav style of mine Gene... but look forward to what you might do with it.

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[HatFan]

It is a tassel. I have seen quite a number of 'newcomers' in the LA\Orange County area that wear those types of hats and also cowboy type hats with a tassel hanging off the back just like that. I don't know the significance, if any, but it seems to be fairly common.

 

[bolthead]

It is a tassel. I have seen quite a number of 'newcomers' in the LA\Orange County area that wear those types of hats and also cowboy type hats with a tassel hanging off the back just like that. I don't know the significance, if any, but it seems to be fairly common.

It sure looks like a Fishing Fly to me.....[huh]

 

[HarpPlayerGene]

It sure looks like a Fishing Fly to me.....[huh]

If it was a BLUE fishing fly you'd probably want it! lol


Rusty - thanks for snaggin' the photo, I was having some difficulty with those.

Feltfan - all the hats in that link of yours are wonderful!!

 

[carter]

Ouch! So, really, don't hold back. Do you think it's ugly?

Well, yes... that GREEN thingy.

Not the hat, of course.

 

[Chad Sanborn]

My vote goes for "Fly Fishing Lure". I have seen several and that's what they look like.

Chad

 

[carter]

My vote goes for "Fly Fishing Lure". I have seen several and that's what they look like.
Chad

Must be fly fishin' for the Loch Ness Monstor! Not only is it UGLY, it's also LARGE!

 

[Stan]

Hi,

fftopic:

Big-fly fishing lures do exist. I have one in my kit for snagging Muskies, and the thing is big enough to use for a tow truck hook!

Seriously, the hook is made from 1/16" diameter stainless steel, is 6" long and the hook circle diameter is 1 1/4". It also has this huge fly-like feather set tied to the shaft that serves to cover the hook itself. It's hugely successful at snagging Muskies on Adirondack lakes, that's for sure!

OK, back to hats now! lol

Later!

Stan