I can't believe folks would want to get away from them...I can't get my mind off them! We tripled on the last pass of the day and it took 15 minutes to boat the fish-I was trying to handle two and my partner broke off one pretty quick but boated the other. I can't wait to go back with a little bit heavier gear and have some real fun. I want to get some in the boat then mess around and see what all they'll eat. On light tackle just casting artificials would be a blast. It's been a long time since I've bass fished but I don't remember the same size largemouth being anywhere near as strong a fish. On the paint job-I don't have any better pics of the boat but it's a natural gear camo job.