The line goes taut and you’re surprised by the weight. Catching a glimpse of the slick, shimmering beast, you pray that the line doesn’t snap. Time expands and it’s just you and the fish: you’re hoping to tire it out, and can’t wait to take home your prize. Your ambitions are too big for the pond, you want to explore new spots and need a boat that can take you there. Clamp-on a four-horsepower motor and you’ll be speeding to supper in no time.

Though it’s shorter than the Woodsman, the Bushman was designed for higher volume, so it’s ideal for those who want to carry a little more gear. Though it’s shorter than the Woodsman, the Bushman was designed for higher volume, so it’s ideal for those who want to carry a little more gear.