All of you from the southern staes are lucky. I have to wait 2 more months just to see open water. It is actually fairly warm today, low 30s. When I look out my back window, I can see people fishing. Ice fishing that is. Oh well, this gives me time to get everything ready for spring. I will be sending in my entry fees soon. By the way, I run a Triton TR17 with a 115 Evinrude Intruder. TTS