Originally Posted by Anaconda
...What’s up with putting carpet in fishing boats ?

Fish hooks and carpet don’t mix.
Blood, slime and carpet don’t mix...

For nonskid decks a product called "Treadmaster" is very hard to beat. Long service life if installed properly.

Walnut shells in paint is an old traditional method that is still viable for low budgets.

"There's more to optics than meets the eye."--anon

"...most of us would be better off losing half a pound around the waist than half a pound on our rifle."--dhg