Fishing is a pastime, hobby or way of life which all ages have participated in for millennia. This copper fish and lure weathervane features a bass that is about to go for the lure. Fishermen and anglers will really appreciate and enjoy this functional weathervane as will those that love angling, fish in general or live close to a pond, river, lake, stream or body of water. It is impressive to see it in action as it will turn in the wind to show the wind direction

One of the reasons that a lure can be used for fishing for certain types of fish is because it attracts attention. The lure can typically be bright, noisy or represent a fish’s normal prey. It can also attract attention if it is foreign to the fish's environment and can create a disturbance. Fish interpret the lure as a possible meal, a threat, an annoyance, an injured animal and it can prove irresistible and thus allowing the angler to make a catch

Weathervane Rod

The weathervane rod that fits into the bracket is 10.5mm diameter steel tubing that is treated with a durable exterior black powdercoat paint

Standard Bracket

Each weathervane is supplied with a standard 125mm (5 inch) eaves bracket. Other brackets and fixings are available (see Brackets & Fixings tab for more details)

Features

• Easy to assemble and install (including step by step instructions)

• Includes everything you need to construct the weathervane: Steel rod, NSEW directionals, copper globes and weathervane figure

• Exclusive Single Point Contact design allows the weathervane to spin freely in the wind

Construction

• Copper: The weathervane designs are handcrafted from pure copper and brazed. Brazing may be visible on some designs but doesn't tend to lessen the beauty of the lovely copper weathervane design. Globes and spacers are also made from pure copper, copper over time naturally ages to a Verdigris patina. To delay the onset of the natural patina and extend the look of the polished copper finish a clearcoat enamel can be applied. The copper needs to be cleaned with soapy water, wiped with a micro cloth and left to dry before coating with enamel

• Brass: Cast brass is used for the NSEW cardinal points on the range of copper weathervanes

• Steel: Rods and brackets to mount the copper weathervanes are made from steel. The steel is treated with a durable exterior black powdercoat paint. The finish should be good for a reasonable amount of time out in the elements but in time if the steel rods and brackets weather they can be painted with an exterior metal paint such as Hammerite which restores the finish and will help preserve and extend the life of the fittings. Clear mastic can also be used on any joints for example where the rod is inserted and secured into the bracket to seal and further weatherproof and prolong the life of the steel bracket and rod