| Fly-fishing is a sport that challenges the fishermen's | | | | Building a flat-bottomed boat would be the easiest |
| ability to catch fish using his brain as well as his | | | | and most versatile boat for flat waters as well as |
| knowledge of survival. If he can catch fish with a | | | | slow moving streams. This kind of boat will give the |
| pole, a string and some feathers just as his ancestors | | | | angler more stability when fly-fishing. |
| did, he could survive without modern day equipment. | | | | Like fly fishing, starting out with the basics will make |
| That is true for some fly-fishermen, others like the | | | | things easier and more enjoyable. Using materials like |
| challenge their own ingenuity. | | | | ply wood will be less costly and at the same time, it |
| Challenge: Construct Your Own Boat | | | | will allow you to gain knowledge of the boat. |
| Using their own ingenuity to catch fish, may lead | | | | Do-It-Yourself Bragging Rights |
| some anglers to go to the next step of designing | | | | Combining the two will give the angler bragging rights |
| and building his or her own boat. Since boats can be | | | | and something to show off, even if it is just a simple |
| built from a wide variety of materials and designs, | | | | boat. Just imagine the satisfaction you will receive |
| constructing your own boat can be quite a challenge. | | | | from building your own boat, tying your own flies, |
| For the naturalist, fishing out of your own boat is the | | | | and catching fish using these materials. |
| ultimate challenge. | | | | Fly fishing, fly tying and boat building will challenge and |
| Choosing a Boat Design | | | | give satisfaction to the person who likes to be |
| Depending on the waters the angler wishes to fish, | | | | self-sufficient and loves to enjoy crafts. It is through |
| anglers will have a variety of boats to choose from. | | | | pushing yourself and your limits will keep you |
| However, beginners will want to start with a basic | | | | physically and mentally fit for anything life throws |
| plywood boat design. It is the strongest material and | | | | your way. Additionally, there is no satisfaction like the |
| very easy to work with. | | | | satisfaction that comes from surviving on things you |
| Many simple designs will give the novice boat builder | | | | made by hand. |
| experience in material handling and confidence. If you | | | | There is only one way to experience such |
| have experience, then check your local library for a | | | | satisfaction. You have to try to do it all yourself. |
| designs and materials. | | | | When you succeed, you will be rewarded with the |
| Flat Bottom Boats | | | | knowledge that you can survive on your own. |