For the last several years I've wanted to fish the C-land river for some of the monster stripers that I've read about in articles. I know it really is a trophy fishery from what I've read. I'm hoping for some advice from those who fish it or have fished it. Can a novice learn to fish it fairly easily or should I really hire a guide and try to learn to fish them that way? I fish for stripers in tailraces and warm water discharges on the Ohio pretty often but no experience with Cumberland other than fishing the lake twice. I have a feeling I could get hooked on these c-land river stripers fairly easily. One last question, I usually fish a jon boat, but have thought about buying a smaller pontoon possibly 16'-18' for more comfortable fishing for myself and family. I know the cumberland is supposedly narrow and I assume shallow in areas, is it fairly fishable with a pontoon. Thanks for any help and suggestions, it is truly appreciated.