i didn't do so well at the elma ponds last year(after me and a good buddy landed probably 15 of those 5-10lb brooders in 2004 on spinners), so i think i might switch back to fishing hicks lake on the opener like i usually do. maybe this year there'll be some perch to be had as well as those good eatin' triploids.

i also think it's a lot of fun to watch the guys that bring their old scows out 1 day a year, and the people that are trying to start their boat for the first time in 6 months at the ramp. always a good show, i just make sure to get there early so i don't have to get stuck behind them when i go launch