Have one and use it frequently. Also a drift boater. Actually, I prefer to use my friends little water skeeter in the summer. In the winter, I'll use the skookum. It's fun to play in the frothy water, but I don't know if it's worth the hefty price tag. Now with the new 'cat oars, it's a better bargain. It doesn't sit well with the anchor, I have a hard time keeping it straight and it's very difficult to manage with a big fish on, but that's part of the fun I guess. It pulls plugs well and is challenging to land a fish with. Additionally, it's heavy to pack out in one piece. Try the Skeeter or any comparable model, you'll pay WAY less, and it's so easy to pack in and out.