Thank you for the specific pointers, SkyGuy. I really appreciate it. I hate walking into the store without a clue! I think we'll try to get a used electric downrigger, as we'll probably get quite a bit of use out of it. One less thing to worry about, too, when someone gets a fish on, right?

We got a 1997 Bayliner Ciera, 2355. It rocks! Now for the crab pots and fishing!

Can anyone tell me what "hootchies" are? And how about "mooching"? (See what happens when you learn stuff from books?)

Thanks,
Eryn