Designer / Carver

Bob Batchik has a degree in Graphic Design and over 40+ years experience as an artist, designer and wood carver.    He specializes in realistic trophy fish carvings, over sized fish carvings, custom carved signs, and wood furniture. A traditionalist at heart, his one of a kind carvings are created using only hand tools such as draw knives, spoke shaves, gouges, and chisels. Choose from stock items or place a custom order.

Garden Brown Trout

Garden Brown Trout

Two Sided Brown Trout

3 ft. Two sided Brown Trout

Chinook Salmon

3 ft. Salmon

Brown Trout Sign

5 ft. Brown Trout w/carved letters

Perch

3 ft. Perch

Northern Pike

5 ft. Northern Pike

Garden Rainbow Trout

24" Two sided Garden Rainbow Trout
30" Two sided Garden Rainbow Trout

Steelhead

5 ft. Steelhead

Tarpon

5 ft. Tarpon

Trophy Carvings

Trophy Carvings

Bob can work from your photos or just measurements to create a lifelike replica of your trophy catch.
Please contact me for a quote.

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Fish Carvings

Fish Carvings

By combining traditional techniques with modern materials, these oversized carvings can be displayed indoors or outdoors. Available one or two sided in sizes from 2 to 8 feet.

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Wood Furniture

Wood Furniture

Using traditional wood joinery, Bob can build custom furniture to your specifications. For a truly unique gift, look at the Rocking Fish Chairs.

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Wood Signs

Wood Signs

Bob will work directly with you to create a unique sign for your home, business, or cottage.  All designs quoted on request.

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Testimonials

Marie Harrington, Grayling MI

I've wanted one of these (4' brook trout) since I first saw one at a TU banquet.  Now I have one hanging on my wall.  Thank you Sunfish Woodworks!

Mara, Chicago Ill

Thanks Bob, I know my husband will be thrilled.

Mark Vinciguerra, Naubinway, MI

We love the River Trout coffee table!!! It is so real looking... Thank you so much.

Brad, St. Helen MI

We love it. It's getting a lot of slow drive by looks from people on the lake. Biggest bluegill in St Helen!!!

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