Manny

Have a small lake here where ther is no access for trailorable boats. The crappie are thick there and this boat build was a must. 7' 6" long and 4" wide. Fits in the back of my Ford Explorer sport. Wheights in at about 65 lbs. Everything hand built. ( Except for Oar hardware)

Beautiful boat ! And for the best reason.

Cant seem to find a spinning rod handle kit with a split grip that offers another grip just forward of the real seat. I purchased a Berkly lighting Split Grip spinning rod but the all seem to lack a grip in this area. Just seem odd to me... that where I hold the rod. ( Maybe its just me ) Any thoughts ?

Your right ! The building process is what I love, I am a finish carpentar and taxidermist by trade. So working with my hands is what I love. Dont mind spending $ on what I know will be worth it. I have dabbeled in about everything from RC airplanes ( Build from plans and flying ) boat building, Taxidermy etc. Its not that I dont believe I can do it....It's what kit will suite the first time buyer. I have read about the St. Croix and G-loomis blanks are no longer offered. I have also read the muddhole poles themselves are pretty decent for the money. Looking for a Bass rod with high qualities, in the 6-6 to 6-8 range Med heavy..and for eyes I would only want the best. Both a spinning and casting matching set. What do you recomend ?

I really want to build my own fishing rod, But dont know where to start. I usually purchase fishing rods in the 35 to 40 dollar range. I have always picked up the higher priced rods and felt them.... They are nice But I cant drop $200.00 on a rod. Im getting tired of the cheap guides getting grooves in them. Who offers the best most complete kit , for the first time builder.? I have no way of turning the cork so will need that premaid unless there is another way of shaping it. Thanks, for any info.

I know the surface has to be super smooth , I use devcon/DA for my seal... I used steel wool to get it real smooth and now the shinyness of the seal is gone.... will it hurt ? ( im pretty sure it penetrated ) How are you guys prepping for foil ?

I recently built a small row boat and used Marine epoxy everywhere on it. What wasnt painted to protect it from the UV was given a coat of Hellmans Spar Urethane. Real hard finish but did say on the can ... dries a yellow tint. Its great UV protection, but as for a clear.... Theres not.

Just put a finish coat on my lure with Devcon 2-ton, and was wondering just how many coats is sufficient ? It has a nice shiny coat now with one coat ( Thinned a little with DA )

I have read in some posts of devcon yellowing. I just ordered the devcon 2ton 30 min clear. Does it yellow or not? If so what does not yellow? I'm not trying to continue beating the same horse just don't want my lures to yellow. Thanks

What ever you use... install an inline water trap, its a must.

Sweet bait and catch... I recently incountered a little roll with the swimming action with my swim bait. If you get it figured out let us know. Are your plans to mold and cast it after figuring it out ?

I have read as much as I can, and dont get a clear picture as to why most hard baits line ties are in the lip. What advantage does it give ? Any disadvantages ? Is it neccessary to get a crankbait over 10 feet. ?