Well, this was the second year Ive fished tournaments in the Fed, actually only the second year Ive fished tournys. I cant say Im happy with my year, but hey, I made it to the TOC. Unless I buy a tourny boat by next year, Im done being a backseater, just doesnt work for me. Im amazed at Pats success as a non-boater. Pat, I dont know how you do it. Youve obviously got the mindset, and I havent been able to find that as a non-boater. With that said, Im fairly convinced that R3 has some of the best non-boaters and boaters in the state.

Im seriously thinking of fishing the TOC as a boater. I just gotta figure out how to get a boat. Maybe Mr. Powers will lend me his (ya gotta work on him for me Pat:o ). John showed amazing consistency this year, he was a great draw and I enjoyed fishing with him very much (dude, I still talk about your turbo approach to Rodman and how hard I had to concentrate to clear your windshields, hit a small target, and get the bait in before getting hung! Ok, I almost broke your windshield, I still feel bad about that). Im cheering for ya at Melones, Im certain youll move on.

Me? Ill go down in flames at Melones with a swimbait tied on! LOL.