I agree with most. Not so much tackle. However, I will continue to go as long and the moment the kids see the Ad on TV they beg to go. I love the chance to share the love of fishing and boating with the kids in the dead of winter. My daughter (10) hit all three rings in the kids casting pool. I would not trade that feeling for anything on earth.

That being said. If it weren't for the family, I would skip.