My buddy and I are planning on going to Roy Lake near Lake City SD this September for some Smallmouth action. Usually I go to Canada once or twice a year. That is 12 hours, and Roy Lake is only 6 hours for me. I live in west central Iowa, so you could also talk me into the Okoboji area, or Spirit Lake in Northern Iowa.If I can be of help let me know. My boat is a 2011 Couger FTD 250 Pro xs Mercury.Bill