New 72′ Bayliss "Old Reliable"-Pantry & Salon

Part 10 of 13: While Nick Smith's first choice of cork didn't work, John Bayliss used his design expertise to find the perfect-and durable-cork for Old Reliable. Additional custom touches include an easily accessible sink for Nick to clean up after fishing and a hidden cabinet for when it's time to wind down.
Old Reliable splashed in July of 2021. The customized craft was purpose built for chasing billfish on fly and recently prepped for a multi-year Pacific tour.
And the day before Old Reliable shipped out, Nick Smith and Capt. Chip Shafer provided InTheBite with a guided walk-through to talk about the boat’s personal touches and offshore capabilities. It is rare to see a boat so personally customized for one goal and that is chasing and catching billfish on fly.
Join us for this 13-part video series that takes an in-depth look at what went into building this custom sportfisher. Check back in every Monday and Friday when we'll be uploading a new video with fresh content from Nick Smith and Capt. Chip Shafer. Visit www.inthebite..... for the full video series.
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[@tomtrageser1453]

Very cool boat. Good luck.

[@Rainy_Day12234]

Do you use a professional crew, or friends and family?