Another situation in which I am looking into is the boat accessibility. Some of us have boats, but not enough for everyone to compete. I was thinking we could do something like the Purdue team does. Basically a boater and the student. We will need to have at least two qualifying events for us to be eligible to send two guys to the Smash-Mouth Championship in the fall, hosted by ESPN. In order to get a boat for each student I was thinking maybe the KBF could put a list out there for those who may be interested in the program of "mentoring" if you would like to call it that or post it on here, baitshops, etc. In order to get people to donate their valuable time and boat to help the U of L collegiate club get going, their will be incentives. Just brainstorming, I was thinking the students could each throw up $25-$50 or whatever is decided, then the winning boater would win the money, and maybe second and third get something as well. But for the students, it will be just for points, no money involved. The boater's and the student's total weight will count for the boater only, but the students weight alone will count for the points he/she will earn. So basically the boaters are getting a chance to fish a tournament for free, by donating their time and boat, and having a chance to come away with a little cash and knowing they did something to start the U of L bass club, heck you may even see the guy you fish with on ESPN and be able to root'em on! But I am pretty pumped about this and if anyone has any other ideas about the boat situation let me know, maybe we could get sponsors to give away doorprizes or grab bags to each contestant. I'm looking forward to it and any advice or help would be greatly appreciated by you fellow fisherman. Thanks!

Eric Hickman
U of L Bass Club