Fishin Dad

I am a teacher and interact with a lot of high school fisherman as well as seeing a lot of young people in small tourneys.  It is incredible.  
I started fishing with my grandpa and dad.   My learning was Saturday morning fishing shows and magazines once per month.  It was also living on a lake and fishing all the time.  BUT, all of that pales in comparison to what these kids can learn in a couple hours online.  I also do think the young generations just have a natural ability to understand and use technology to a different level.  
It can, and has, been argued TOO much lately, but technology has changed the game exponentially!!!  
I am personally not a fan of it at all, but it is here.   

I would look for a used in good condition Alumacraft 17’ either a Competitor or something similar from them.   They are great boats that are affordable.   I traded one in last year for my Lund Pro V.   I would not hesitate to get another Alumacraft.   It worked great for my family.