I talked to a gal at FLW today and she informed me that the tourneys are filling very quick and that if I want a spot, I need to get my deposit it ASAP. I will go and put my money in for the Champlain tourney in a few minutes. Detroit River is already in, and I will have to wait a few weeks to put in for the Erie tourney in OH. Keep your fingers crossed I get into all 3 please, especially my home lake. I would go nuts if I couldn't fish it, especially since this time it's right here in P'burgh. I am waiting on the B.A.S.S. resolution about the Busch patches being mandatory before I sign up for a Pro open with that circuit. Should I land a sponsor this year from the FLW approved list I would be unable to fish B.A.S.S. as they have it structured and can't afford to lose an entry fee. Clark Wendlandt and Koby Kreiger are dropping out because of it. Not to say I'm at that caliber but I would be affected same as them, but cannot afford to put my money out there since the refund period is over. I would lose it. I know a lot of you follow Bassfan.com and the likes. If any of you hear of an update, please let me know, so I can get my money in ASAP should they reach a resolution. I really want and need a B.A.S.S. appearance this year. So Mac, Mini, Trep, Marke, Greg, do those voodoo, nekkid, intoxicated dances of luck to get me into all the tourneys I try for. Now that I made the decision to go, I can't believe how hard it is to get into a simple open or Everstart. Geeesh, I need a....a....a.... Ranger. There I said it! LOL Get's you in 2 weeks earlier.