retired recently at age 48....too much stress after sitting behind a desk for 25 yrs.. ...new to fishing and boating...except a bit when I was young and a bit with each of my 3 kids...in the last 4 mths I have bought 6 rods and reels, a stand, net, tackle box which is now FULL, infating PFD, and a cool anchor...now I just need a boat..shopping for a newer 15-16 foot SC...cant wait!