Capt Juls is a great hands on with the small offshore charter. also, eyehunter and eyecatcher are a great big board charter. You cant go wrong taking a trip or two and watching, learning, asking Q's about what your about to do on your venture. You can learn a lot in a little time if shown the proper way to start with. Also, google Bandit, it is a crankbait with loud rattles, works good. Also harness time is here, a million different patterns to choose from or make your own. Nothing like watching your harness with a fish on the end !! As far as your boat, pick your days and it will be fine !!! Mike