If it were me, I think I'd save the money for a new boat as well! We just had to replace the dual pro charger and a live well switch in ours and we're already looking for a new boat. Bring out another thousand!

I haven't ever cast the spoons but I don't see why that wouldn't work. Spoons have terrific action, if you're fishing for reaction bites it's hard to imagine a spoon fluttering down wouldn't be excellent.

Good luck and stay safe.