Been boating GA lakes and rivers for about 25 years now. Have had a number of boats over that time; spent a long time searching for the perfect boat. A unicorn, if ever there was one. Because water venues vary and boating pursuits are so numerous, you'll come to realize this is a moving...
Looks like they are charging about $5K for a bunch of stuff you could rig on a standard 3 seater for a few hundred bucks. On the other hand, at those prices, you could buy a dedicated 16' tin boat, motor, trolling motor, fish finder, and still have gas money left over.
Had a few different, sparkly, go-fast boats over the years. Got to the point where my back was telling me launching off waves at 60+ mph wasn't helpful. Have had a deep-V 16' Fisher for the last ten years. Cuts thru the waves instead of launching off them.
The Fisher has a 90 four stroke on...
If just floating around out on the lake with a pole in hand is the goal, a float is fine. If you're serious about fishing, you'll be happier in a small raft.
Cabelas has this on sale for $179...
I like Abu Garcia Cardinal spinning reels for their durability. I've gone through a handful of $30 to $50 spinning reels over the years, and I find that my Cardinal, now about seven or eight seasons old, gets the most use and performs consistently.
For inexpensive spinning rods, I like...