It does sound fun but I think I'll stick to the big sturgeon in San Pablo Bay! Your less likely to become a part of the food chain and you still could get towed further than you could imagine.

The long range boats often offer skiff fishing if a small craft is important. And while you're at it, you could use a fly rod. Try 100 or 200 pounds of yellowfin with that and you've got one helluva fight on your hands.

...but if you like waders made of PVC pipe, hey go for it. You'll look like "Robbie the Robot" LOL!!!