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Eric, I would take a shirt and a hoodie - XL of each, please. Best, Nate

Have an acquaintance in Macomb, MI looking for some help with a young lab. Was curious if there are any retriever training groups in that area of Michigan. Thanks, Nate

Hey, thanks Jay. Yes, it has been some years. I hope you are doing well. Thanks for the tip on the pattern. I will have to search for that book. I think I have one or two of Hillman's other pattern books, except for that one. Thanks, and take care. Nate

Hey there, I'm looking for an American Oystercatcher pattern for carving/reference. Was curious if anyone could point me to a source. Thanks, Nate

Hi Dani, Sorry to hear about Belle. I think the vet wrap is the best option, and maybe a vest to help protect the chest area. My Brittanies run into the same problem with low thorn bushes in Maine. I have found that a warm bath with Epsom salts after the hunt helps to relieve some of the cuts...

Dani, so very sorry for your loss. My heart aches for Deb and the rest of the Sutton clan. I first met Steve at a DBHP Lobster Fest years ago at Alvin Chase's house. He was the loudest, funniest, most hilarious guy at the party. I remember walking down to the lake where all the duck boats...

New price. Asking $750 for the boat, motor, and trailer.

I have an old broadbill that needs a rehab. The boat could be good again under the right care. Ideally, someone with a barn or garage could store the boat and work on it. The photo attached shows glass delamination on the top deck, but the marine plywood is still OK in places. Trailer has new...

My son is selling his Bolger-designed Texas dory skiff. The boat was built by a craftsman in Rockport, MA using marine plywood, epoxy resin, and marine paint. Paint needs touch up in a few places. Boat has front and aft flotation, front storage, mahogany floor boards that can be removed, built...

Spoons are a great alternative for making pad weights. I've used a big old metal camp spoon for this very purpose. You'll want to put some candle black on the inside of the spoon and then heat it up on a camp stove before you pour the molten lead into it. Be sure to do this outdoors on a dry day...

Have fun, Frank. Nate

Hi Pete, Is the crack on the Wilson decoy fixable? I might be interested. He's a local guy and I have a few of his birds already. Nate

Yeah, that are pretty good. When I find a good flush of fresh ones, I'll bring them home, slice them thin (maybe 3/8 thick) and then pan fry in butter or oil. Once you cook them, you can store in a Foodsaver and then use whenever you want. Pretty good the way Chris has them prepared with...

What Pete said. I make up a concoction of 50 percent linseed oil, 25 percent turps, and 25 percent mineral spirits. I'll prime any plywood or cedar birds with two coats of this before painting or blocking in primary colors. It has worked out well. Nate

Do you have a photo of the glove you are looking for? Do you have any marine supply places near you that you could look? We have one here in Gloucester that I frequent often. They have some gear for fishermen, and I'm happy to take a look. A photo of what you're looking for would help. Nate

18 ft. Starcraft with 75 Mariner oil injected 2 stroke outboard with trailer, plus electronics. This boat is great, and I've done some work on it over the last two years to make it a very nice boat. Trailer has been rewired with submersible LED lights and new tires. Entire boat was repainted...

I just drill a 1 inch hole or smaller through the front crossbeam and then tie off a 3 foot dropper using paracord or some of the 120# tarred line. Has worked out fine and I've not snapped a sled yet. Obviously, you will want to pull on the motherline when pulling them in and not wrench on the...

I killed a rat in my shed last week that was half squirrel, half badger. The thing was huge! Sniped two others that were under the bird feeder. Hate those things. I always keep a trap set in the shed for mice and we seem to get one or two each month. Sorry to hear about your truck. Nate

Everyone, thanks for the advice and tips. I think I may end up going with the #96 tarred line as Tod suggested. I use 10 oz. weights with the line wrapped around, so I think the stiffer line will be a good option. I have some thinner tarred line that I've been using, but it is a pain with gloved...

Kris, I think you may have me confused with Steve Brettell. I don't know if Steve has carved any turkies of late, but he did recently finish a sweet full-sized standing drake eider. It was fantastic. Be well. Nate