I have only fished it three times, but I put in right across from Reelfoot Outdoors at the public ramp. I have a fiberglass Skeeter and just trim up and aim where you are going. It takes a minute but if the lake is at pool I only give love to a few stumps and have never even scratched my boat. At the same time, I will not go out on windy days. Crappie are always good out there in the deeper water. Good luck.