Hey all...I am E/SE of the mountains about 2100 miles...any chance of meeting in a central location, say Utah? lol...i think a meeting for you locals sounds like a great idea...I would definetely attend if I was still a Washingtonian, that's for sure. The members on this site posses a wealth of information and experience that you just can't get anywhere else. All of us want to enjoy our angling opportunities, and the better prepared the more enjoyment is what I say! Anyone interested in checking out some killer crappie slabs, just check out crappie.com and go to the brag board. (if that plug for the site is ok with you Mike C. ) Unbelievable fish!