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Yup. Same here. I have had my ticket since the early 2000's as well. It happens no matter how good you are with maintenance. I have 3 boats so I know all too well how maintenance can be. I started upgrading my items to newer models. Last year I went with a 2023 Yamaha F25 to replace my 1995 Merc...

Welcome. I am in NJ as well. Boats and duck gear take a beating. Its constant maintenance but you will eventually get it sorted. Nice job on the wigeon. Been looking for them here now for a long time. Still haven't been able to connnect.

We see them do this in NJ sometimes. There is 1-2 spots here in NJ where you can almost hunt them on the sand from the beach.

Well, I can see you hail from the same region of the state as I do lol. Yes, I agree. TEC is the proper term. This is where I have to respectfully disagree as well. TEC, not PEC. No we've really opened a can of worms here.

Ok lets get one thing out of the way first. You mean the BEC that NJ is known for, right? I had to. Sorry lol. That's a heck of a specimen to cross off the list. Very nice report. Enjoyed reading. It's a lot of fun watching people experience those birds for the first time. We definitely take...

I wear only merino base layers and socks now. I try and find the highest merino content of whatever it is. Darn Tough's are pretty good. I actually picked up a $25 pair for $12 the other day at Marshall's, of all places. They say they are "irregular/blems" but I don't know the difference...

I wear my sweaters with the waders over so I wouldn't be able to use the pockets. However, I can definitely see why guys like the pockets.

They typically run big. I am a bigger, stockier guy and I wear an XL in the Mack's and there is room to under-layer. I would be the same in the Cabelas. I am sort of in-between sizes. The L fits but it's not comfortable. The XL fits but slightly on the big side. I'm 5'10" and about 212 lbs...

They did, but not that variant. They brought back the windshear guide variant: https://www.cabelas.com/shop/en/cabelas-windshear-camo-long-sleeve-sweater-for-men I have that one but, unfortunately, the dry cleaner shrunk it. Very nice sweater. Doesn't have the chest pocket though. Macks PW...

Steve, Mike beat me to it. I measured last night and my measurements are right there close with what he gave. We originally sat on MoMarsh Invisiloungers which worked but were quite uncomfortable on the back after a while. Now we sit on Cabelas turkey chairs that fold. That was a game...

This is the problem with a lot of the brands. Other than Cabelas and maybe those who live locally to Rogers or maybe Macks PW, you cannot actually check them out or try them on. I had a discussion about this with another board member. A lot of the newer brands: Sitka, Kuiu, Chene, etc are all...

I tend to agree with you but it's the supply and demand of it. I have no intentions of selling mine. However, if I did, it would probably fetch close to near $12k the way it sits with the motor. I agree with the DB13. That's a bit high. Great boats but if you read on here, the re-design under...

Yes sir. Typically, I've learned if you want a good chance: Pack a sandwich and plan to sit through the low. Gotcha! Took me 9 years to find them and if I hadn't seen the pics I'd have never known they were here either!

They're here. I'll give you one clue: Find the mud. You'll find the pintails.

That's the brighter side of things. Which I think is, in fact, is great. I've met a lot of great people on social media that have taught me a lot. Craig F and other local individuals have really helped me not completely fumble around, blind, in trying to figure out the local duck hunting...

The price on the 13's is actually higher than the Roy high boats in some cases. Do consider that if it includes a motor, that may affect the price. If it has something like a new Yamaha 25 you're probably $3900-$4000 for the motor. I know I paid $4500 for mine last year, band new, which is rock...

There actually has been a bunch for sale. It's very interesting. For years there was 1 or 2 here and there. Last few months there has been at least 3-4 for sale. I actually know of one person selling one locally in NJ right now. Or at least, it was for sale not too long ago. I could see myself...

I agree with this. You have to try a lot of boats, and it's fun, to find the right one. I started with a Jon boat and hated it. Granted, it was the lighter weight "topper" style ones. I built a pop-up blind for it. Shooting buffleheads and brant? No problem. I couldn't kill a puddle duck from...

Noah, As Craig F mentioned, we use turkey chairs. They are perfect. Do note, if you find a used Duck Invader 13, there are two style flaps. High and low. Mine was built when the company was known as Duck Invader and Rich was selling the boats with low and high flaps. The low flaps you will...

There is, supposedly, a 14' South Bay variant. You are correct in that the smaller SB's will hunt 2 hunters but I have heard it's tight. They are great boats, just pushing it in terms room. Start adding decoys into the mix and it will get low on room really quick. Your answer: Duck Invader...