Makers/DIY: Backyard Wooden Drift Boat

While surfing the Southeast Fly Fishing Forum we had the good fortune to come across photos of this magnificent wooden drift boat built by Allen Dozier of Weddington, NC. We were afraid that it might be too pretty for actual use but Mr. Dozier, who goes by FlyVet on the forum, assures us that it is as tough as it is beautiful.

"Used teak for most of the boat, has a plascore honeycomb floor and kevlar and linex truck bed liner on bottom. "











Kevlar? Not only is it functional but it also seems to be bullet proof. Thanks to Allen for letting us share pictures of his creation. The next time he is passing through Huntersville we hope he will stop by and let us have a look see first hand.

Rising's new rigging station for boats

One of the neatest new ideas we have seen at the show. A rigging station designed for boats that holds all your tippet, floatant, nippers, and etc in one place mounted to the side of your boat. If they take our idea for a magnet mount to heart then we will have one securely affixed to the tail gate of our truck as well.