i saw an article about why the decision was made to move it to spring. if i remember it right they said it was because the weights are so much higher and thats what the fans like to see. me personally i would rather see KVD win with 15 lbs of fish rather than 90 lbs. it shows what a great fisherman he really is. but fans will always rule in sports. i personally think its terrible. look at golf for example. the majors are always at the toughest courses at the toughest times of the year and the courses are groomed to make it even harder so the best rise to the top. thas as pure as it gets to me and fishing should be the same.