Congratulations on your new boat. I agree with the post about fishing the right water. Just be safe and maybe go with a good oarsman to learn how to control the boat. When in doubt take the inside of the bend, if you get in trouble point the bow at the hazard and pull away from it, and be respectful of the bank fisherman and property owners. You obviously know what it is like on the bank, I like to ask people when I can how they would like me to pass, usually I just tuck in behind them if they are wading. Some people like to mess with you but 9 times out of 10 it pays to be real nice and just float by, and sometimes it pays not to take any crap. Tight lines!