I took the plunge and ordered some Nako Tungsten Weights. The ad came across my Facebook feed and like a typical fisherman, I bit. I’m always on the lookout for cheap tungsten weights. There are certain things I hate spending money on, and tungsten fishing weights are one of them. I get the whole tungsten vs. lead debate, so I just suck it up and pay for tungsten.… ...Read More
Check out Nathan Mann’s 1973 Richline Jon Boat Build, it’s just awesome. Nathan who you ask? Nathan from Beards and Bows Outdoors, that’s who. This is one awesome transformation and pretty much all documented on Youtube. Head on over to the Beards and Bows Outdoors page, subscribe to the channel and watch all the videos on this build. This… ...Read More
Check out this awesome 1982 Duracraft SuperStar 16 build done by Tyler McGinnis. This boat was owned by his great grandfather, then his grandfather, and now him. It’s special because his grandfather lost his battle with throat cancer in 2018. The Ford Bronco was also his grandfather’s so I won’t ask Tyler to sell it to me even though I want… ...Read More
Check out this very informative float pods primer on YouTube. This video will help you understand what float pods do and how they can help your boat. It’s not as simple as just slapping some pods on the back of your Jon boat. There is math and science behind it, along with pluses and minuses. Do your homework, and then decide if float pods are suitable for your… ...Read More
Here we go! Matt Downs (Tinboats sponsor) put together a build for Matt Strykul of sbfishingtv. The sbfishingtv YouTube channel is one of my top ten recommended channels if you are into watching fishing-related videos. I have been a big fan for quite some time now. I’m hoping to fish with Matt one day, it’s on my list.… ...Read More
Check out this great Youtube interview from the BuckTales Podcast with Brett Cummings, the Decked out King. Brett and I have had many conversations and interactions over the years, and I love what he is doing on Social Media. Brett is OK in my book. If you’re on Facebook, definitely check the Decked out Jon Boats Facebook page and make sure to like the page.… ...Read More
Check out this build-in-progress from Slaunch Outdoors. I’m really digging this build video and all the videos they put out. Definitely follow them on Twitter, Instagram and subscribe to their channel on YouTube.… ...Read More
Very cool Jon boat overhaul and narration. Check it out and follow! Chris Boden is an interesting guy for sure. I also love his amazon Link, that is pretty neat. Chris also has one of the coolest workshops I have ever seen.… ...Read More
Tricked Tins is at it again, this time with a 1448 Weldbilt JonBoat to Bass boat conversion. If you have not seen some of the work done by Matt Downs, you’re missing out. Matt is the owner of PW-Marine based out of Norfolk Virginia. Take a moment to check out this awesome 1448 Welbilt project he just completed. It’s legit. I highly recommend you follow… ...Read More
Check out this Bass Tracker Full Interior restoration done by Anthony Jones (Brigade Boats). I love the videos and the work he does. As stated in the past, definitely check out and subscribe to his YouTube channel.… ...Read More