Tim,
We do have a dual frequency Lowrance depth finder. Once we get on the lake I usually run it in df mode. That is a good tip though running one side on zoom in less than 100 fow.
I will definitely be around next year. I'm still going to try a couple more times this year.
As to sharing tactics, I'd love to. I'm afraid at this point it would probably be one sided though!
Good luck on the new boat. I'm trying to talk my dad into a penn yan.
Keep the Polar Kraft for smallies and walleyes and the big one for salmon.
I only use my boat for cruising and taking the kids tubing.
I also have a 22' thompson that I thought about turning into a fishing machine.
talk to ya later,
Allan