Daryk Campbell Sr

I am interested in watching this thread. I have no experience myself, but recently aquired a jonboat and some thigh high waders. I am looking to expand my catch also.

My TRUE home water was Boathouse, and Horshoe Lakes in Carondalet Park in St Louis City. Homes of the yellow belly cat, and carp. Now they are Joachim Creek and Al Brown Lake in Festus, MO. Looking to expand my horizons again this year. Have a couple spots on the Big River, and Meramec that I am planning on visiting. Have been to Roaring River, did the trout fishing, have caught good size pond bass, but still have the deepest respect for 'ole Gran-daddy catfish.

I really appreciate the site. I am to new to really remember what the original layout was like to be able to compare. Thank you for making this for all to use. I don't use it enough to give any real tips, but that being said I have always liked to be able to select how many replies per page/topic. If it is an option, that would be a request from me. Thank you again for such a quality site.

Here is a link on youtube that shows how they built a flat bottom. It is quite lenghthy, and detailed. I plan on using this idea to make a boat out of some scrap plywood that I have aquired. I will be using some fiberglass resin on the outside, I would like to paint it also. My question is can I put paint on top of the resin? Does anyone have experience? I guess I could as you paint a car after glassing it..... I plan on using some oops paint from the local box hardware. I know that using marine grade plywood will be better quality and last longer, but this is more of a "see if I can do it" project. , here is another cool idea I have found on youtube, The videdo really starts about 2:30. Read the description. Kinda neat to find this showing some local folks on the tube.

Thought this would be a good place to put my first post. I am a fisherman on a budget, (time and money). I grew up fishing local ponds in St Louis, and Mississippi River downtown. I enjoy Missouri State parks and the waterways in the St Louis/Jefferson County vicinity. I truly appreciate any tips that can be given.