Thanks for the advice, everyone! I will probably give the current boat a try once the water level settles down and see how it goes. I will stick to fishing channel cats during the day, but I feel considerably safer after having read your replies.
RW, that is a fantastic looking boat you’re selling.

Thanks for the advice, guys! I can’t wait for that St. Croix rod to come out. I was lucky enough to get one of their 7’6″ heavy Classic Cat rods a few years ago on sale at Gander Mountain with the intention of using it for flatheads some day. I have been admiring it since then, but haven’t used it yet. I intend to pair it up with an Abu Garcia 7000 sometime soon. I think I will probably order the Predator in the near future then look into getting a St. Croix when it comes out.

Brian, I was referring to Swan. It seems to have quite a large population of cats. I caught a few 3 and 4 pounders this spring while fishing for crappies. My best was about a 10 pounder six years ago. I take it you are familiar with the area?