So I will be buying my own boat next year, probably a 12 ft jon, which i will be outfitting with a small outboard and troller and electronics.  I am posting this in hopes that someone near my area would be so kind to allow me tag along on an outing, to learn the basics of fishing from a boat ( electronics basics/reading, fishing under the power of a trolling motor,  anything that will educate me on fishing effectively from a boat. In exchange, I will pay for gas,  lunch, and whatever else we may work out.   Thanks for your consideration and replies.

I'd be happy to take you along for a day's fishing if I was closer.  I'm sure someone in your neck of the woods will respond soon!

 

Good luck,

Bob