First Welcome from Florida. And yes a toon is a very doable and by some preferred for spiderrigging and trolling. Take a look at the show off your boats thread on the main page as well as in Georgia. Many are using them. Not sure where you are in Alabama but there is going to be a HUGE slabfest at Talquin in November if you can swing it. Details on both Georgia board and Florida board. And with the adjustable rod holders available today you will have no problem setting your rod tips wherever you want em.