Jim, I understand that this tournament was designed for the Ohio river towns and I appreciate that. I honestly think this is a fantastic idea. In fact, I'd love to fish it myself. I probably would have given it a try this year had my trailer been working.

I also believe there are no other trails that pay out a grand prize of $50 Gs to the weekend/amatuer angler.

So, schedule the tournament. I honestly believe that this thing has legs and will grow beyond your wildest dreams, and when you consider what the weekender is fishing for, they will choose this tournament over any club tourney. Once this starts happening, I guarantee you the others WILL schedule around this.

This year was the proving ground that they would keep their word on the pay out. Also, down here in the southwest, and I don't mean extreme southwest, I had not heard a thing about the tournament until it showed up on this board. Next year, I think it is important to set the date as far in advance as possible, and then build the marketing scheme so it comes to a climax, get your minds out of the gutter, right before the tournament.

This will be great for the river towns.

Danny