I took my future to be wife fishing back in the 70's using my new money pit. It was the 4th of July and the first time I put the boat in Buggs Island lake, VA. Got to an inlet, went to throw the first cast, and promptly hooked her in the leg. The rest of the day went down hill. Sold the boat shortly thereafter. She still married me, though. I don't think we've fished together since or owned a boat.