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Do I remember that the Mallard is a displacement hull? How do you plan to power her?

Woohoooo!!! A boat build! Very cool, are you sticking to the plans or did you make any modifications?

If I had the time to learn new areas and drive 2-3 hours, I could probably find decent hunting. It took me 3 years of scouting and hunting 30+ days a season to get in the groove in Mobile. By time my last season there, I knew the areas so well I really didn't even have to scout to have a good...

I hear yah. I've looked at WMAs with some "ducky" looking spots but trying to interpret FWC rules is like reading Latin. Only thing I have see on Tampa Bay while out fishing is greater scaup. I've seen no buffies, no redheads. The scaup show up on the stormwater management ponds right here in...

Where abouts in FL? I'm in Tampa, moved here from Mobile 5 years ago. Didn't know how good I had it back in Mobile, with great public waters and a good mix of birds. Havent even bought a license or duck stamp since I moved here.

Welcome to the DHBP! Nice scenery, where are you located?

Have you thought about a sea duck hunt with Troy Fields? He's along-time DHBP member and contributor.

Thats a pretty impressive foam boat!

Building is great, but if you want light weight. wood & glass is not the way to go. If I ever move back to duck hunting country, I'm getting one of these: https://www.creekboats.com/m98

Husband of a friend of mine is owner & guide at this place: https://www.facebook.com/legironoutfitters I have a couple of buddies who go to northwest Mississippi (Tunica) every year and do well most years. Flooded timber and rice.

Welcome aboard Jeff! I believe a flatbottom boat will normally draw less water than a semi-v of the same size/weight. But a semi-v may track a little better. Do you plan to pole or paddle? I've never built a wooden boat but I'm not sure a glass & plywood hull of that size is going to come in...

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Yep, thought about that after I finished the last one!

3rd and final one done. $20 kit fixes $200 worth of rods. And I still have lots of eyes and thread left over.

Outstanding!

Rod #2 done.

First wrap and epoxy coat. Pretty darn easy, especially with all the YouTube videos!