Hey Jeremy,
It was good to see you at the Apple Festival over the weekend. I am not familiar with a .223 - is it a deer rifle? Because I sold my 30-06 and need a new deer rifle. I've got a bunch of fishing gear I am willing to part with. Shoot me an email and let me know and I can give you some more detail on the Dale Hollow trip if you want to go.
Blessed Fishin
jeremy