Recent content by ebsterdog

I feel you on the pointy bows. The problem is that I need a keel for the wave chop on blustery days. I will try different heights for the deck and see which is good. Man, I hope she isn't too tippy. Thanks, eb

It's good to hear from you on the fly boat project. Sometimes I think the spin guys think we fly chuckers do cart wheels before each cast. (ha, ha). I have decided to go through with the project and use the original boat (14 foot, wide bow with a modified V bottom). I do plan to go with oars...

So true. I have a friend with a Florida flats boat that we take out in the spring for smalleys. What a joy that thing is to cast from. smooth deck surface, no bobbles and lots of room. The kind of casting I will be doing will be 40 footers in moving water. Often one man will row while the other...

thanks for the info and tips fellas. I plan to post the project once it gets rolling.

All very good points for sure, but let's talk stability. Just how much more will I gain by using a jon boat for this project. I have 3 to choose from; one is a 14' x 52" semi V barrel back with pretty high side walls (the one I picked up for the project), the other is a 12' x 36" wide shallow...

So you think it's the wrong boat for the project? I thought about a jon, but everybody has a jon. If it can be done with this boat, I want to try it. What do you think is the minimum width and length for this kind of set up?

Dude, You make me laugh. The problem is I'm afraid you are right. I really want to try to pull it off though. I have thought about weight distribution and all. The deck height is gonna be a thing as well. The lower the better huh? I even have a plan for some retractable stabilizers to help with...

Thanks for the tip. I have pondered building some custom outriggers that I could retract when running and set out while casting. I'll try to find Country Dave's build and see what he did.... Tight lines I live for, cold beer, I dig... Gator lovin: forbidden here in the Smokeys. Take care,

Hey Fellas, I am planning to convert an old 14' semi V barrel back I found into a 2 man fly fishing rig. Has anyone tried this or do you know where I might get some ideas? I haven't been able to find any chat on this site related to fly boats. Any help would be appreciated. Rod storage and...

Thanks for taking the time to show your project. I am starting one next week and really appreciate seeing how other folks have set their rigs up. I had no plans of painting mine, but your rustoleum job looks great! Thanks, eb