Buck, sounds like the float tube trip isn't going to amount to anything, so I've come up with plan B, if you are interested. Springer fishing. If the run materializes and the sporties get a reasonable shot at them, I'd be up for a trip to the Big C. I've got a boat with ALL the safety equipment, new Merc and set up with all the fishing equipment we would need. I sincerly believe this would be a survivable trip. You could give the wife a kiss good bye in the morning and come home and see her that night. Can't gaurantee that on the goofy float tube trip. Water Wings are welcome!

The Gut.