I like to read the messages on here between crappiepappy, Roberta, and some of the others. Not only are they educational, but at times they are a little humorous too. The thing about the boat was funny, I remember when I was a kid paddling a little boat around the lake with a ball bat that had a small flat board nailed to it and the boat leaked from a small hole and I had to dip water out about every 20 minutes lol, but I sure caught alot of fish from it. I am planning on buying me a decent boat in about two years if things go well between now and then. I've done many crazy things to catch a fish, but the joy of it sure makes it all worth while. Great luck and good fishing to you all.