Ulrik,
Thanks.

I'm thinking of a canoe or one of the hybrids or evern a pontoon. The only thing about a pontoon is it seems like it would be a pain to set up and take down everytime I go fishing. I don't have a truck (just a mini van) and I don't think one would fit in the van so I"m roof racking it.

I also like paddling a canoe. There's something kind of peaceful about gliding across the lake in a canoe.

I used to be pretty good paddling one but I haven't been in a canoe for 20+ years. OK, two years ago I rented one to take my mom and dad down a river in Florida for a couple hours, but that's about it for my recent canoe outings.

Probably 80% of the time I'll be solo the other will be with my son. When I'm fishing with him, I mainly play "guide" and let him catch the fish.

I've been looking around and it seems there are a fair number of used ones for sale around here and I would imagine more come spring.

Thanks everyone for all the great suggestions.

Jeff