I started my 'more serious" fishing on public water when I bought a canoe and trolling motor. I moved to aluminum bass boats and then got a paddle kayak, then a pedal kayak. (I still have an aluminum bass boat though). I have gotten into kayak tournament fishing and that s a great group of guys and gals to fish with. it makes me fish lots of different water throughout my state searching for new water and big fish. It definitely makes me get back to the 'basics".