I know Salt Hay is traditional on a South Bay Duck Boat, but where I will hunt is fresh/brackish water, and out East on the salt marsh. But even out east, the areas we hunt are varied backgrounds, not pure meadow.
So, I determined to start this yr with a mix of materials. I bought some BlindGrass all synthetic panels in their new "Salt Hay" which is thinner blades then what they typically sell. I then harvested all the ornamental grass I had in my yard, as well as the large clump at Church, which was the donor for the splits I have in my yard. I wanted to cut it now, while still green, and before the seeds emerged.
I ran out of natural before I was finished..... and hunted around for a few more stands which I cut from on Monday. It is now drying, but I have gotten this far with the first batch.
I then used the BlindGrass on the stern deck, where it will hold up to my stepping and climbing, and where it aways wet.
When this next batch is dried some, I will finish the side decks, the motor cover, and the rear cockpit canvas.... and fill in some more to add depth.
Mom has the trailering cover, customizing to fit better, so I hope not to lose too much on the highway trips. Onsite, I will add some wrack and local color.
So, I determined to start this yr with a mix of materials. I bought some BlindGrass all synthetic panels in their new "Salt Hay" which is thinner blades then what they typically sell. I then harvested all the ornamental grass I had in my yard, as well as the large clump at Church, which was the donor for the splits I have in my yard. I wanted to cut it now, while still green, and before the seeds emerged.
I ran out of natural before I was finished..... and hunted around for a few more stands which I cut from on Monday. It is now drying, but I have gotten this far with the first batch.
I then used the BlindGrass on the stern deck, where it will hold up to my stepping and climbing, and where it aways wet.
When this next batch is dried some, I will finish the side decks, the motor cover, and the rear cockpit canvas.... and fill in some more to add depth.
Mom has the trailering cover, customizing to fit better, so I hope not to lose too much on the highway trips. Onsite, I will add some wrack and local color.
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