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Grit19, please keep in mind. All of these suggested boats will give you and your son, lighter than production rigs, allowing easier launching, engine cost and hours of pleasure. Think how many production rigs with 90 hp and higher requiring 24v & 36v trolling motors. You can do nicely with 12v 5...

Yep, I too did that with Herters duckbill end. The soft mud down the bayou in S. LA. Dockbills work best.

Fuzz, in S Louisiana they call these Gaff top cats or Sail cats. The Snot like body slime will sure stick to everything it touches. The larger Gaff top catfish 3 to 5 lbs filet out nice and fry up fine. They are school fish, will strike a top water lures or jig head plastic bait. Let the body slime ...

Did you sell your XF20 rig?

Nice work and very fair price. Best wishes

Ken, we are a big fan of Hospice care. May God grant you and your family peace.

Dear Ken & Libby, this Easter may prove to very special to you both. May God grant you loving Peace as Libby lives out her faith. Ken you are a special soul. Happy Easter.

Dear Ken, Deeply regret the News of Libby and her Hospice care. You made a tough decision and a grand act of love.
You and Libby will be in our prayers.

May God grant you Peace and Grace.

Remember Florida was the main source for cedar lumber for pencils until timbered out. Best wishes in the future boat build

Ken. Greetings Riverside lumber in New Orleans carries good marine plywood.
http://www.riversidelumber.com

Worth the trip. I made the run from Birmingham a couple times.