Thanks Bill,

My point regarding the federation rules was runners do get out of their boats (and out of the water) to load their tubes/kickboats and fish into their truck. When running from spot to spot this is done multiple times during the tournament.

The suggestion about having tubers blast off early makes sense from the speed advantage perspective. I don't think it addresses over crowding but it would certainly help to level the field.

I'm looking forward to seeing you and others at the TOC. If you're interested I'd like to discuss some of this with you in person as the content or intention of written communication is often easily misunderstood. I think you have a good perspective on the "other side" of the running issue and while I may not agree I do like to understand everyones point of view. Course you will might be kind of tired from hauling in all those big fish. I'll bet you guys just tear them up!

Buzzfish