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Thank you for your replies.... The tackle suggestions are greatly appreciated, as I need a good beginer starting point. I only want to take one kid out at a time in the boat. (I figure it would be easier to handle and less confusing). We have suitable life jackets for everyone already. We have been canoing for a year with the boys, I'm just not brave enough to take them fishing from the canoe. Just as a note: My boys have caught more bass than myself. ~ I caught 2 on the fishing trip with my friends. ~ But the guys have caught 6 total (including a 14inch 3# large mouth that won my 8yo the local fishing derby last year.) ~ We we using worms & bobbers that day too ..

Just wanted to introduce myself,and ask a question... I live in south east Massachusetts. I went fishing with a bunch of friends last year...I've never really fished out of a boat, (it was a row boat) but I had a great time. They introduced me to wacky style rigging. At first I thought I had hooked a log/rock ~ but it ended up to be a 2.5# bass. This (I found out) is a lot of fun!!! Now I'm just finishing up a boat of my own. Its a 12ft alum. row boat. Had to replace the bench seats and transom. I bought a trolling motor & battery. I figure that I can add swivel seats & carpeting later. What should I invest in to start into this season? Do I add a fish finder or spend money on tackle? Note: I will be fishing with my sons: ages 6,8 & 10 ~ but hopefully not at the same time. The kids have the standard zebco set ups. I have a basic spinning rod/reel. I've always been a worm & bobber kind of guy. Thanks. TJ