Give it time...  But good on ya for the situation right now!

Speaking of the drive up to Erie, one of the things I like is when the trooper (far right) pulls out in front of you instead of behind...

Watching my two sons having a ball, getting away from their studies at Penn State and the University of Washington. It costs me a bundle, but it is all worth it.

I don't really know enough yet to be as successful as most of you are.  I tend to buy everything I can think of before I head to Erie, and then buy what they are hitting when I get there.  Usually empties the wallet pretty efficiently. 

My best day was a 5 fish day last season, but I'm learning a little bit every time I go.  Not saying I'm improving much tho.

With that being said, I've really only ever had one bad experience on the tribs.  I've had a lot of frustrating days watching other people catch fish, but it only makes me try harder and want to learn more.

My moment of zen came last year when my buddy and I tossed my last fish in the bag and were getting ready to go home.  I took my leftover skank and etc. down to the access at elk and gave it to a fella fishing with his little kids.  Seemed like he knew less than me, unbelievable as it was, and they hadn't had any hits yet.

Anyways, I cut him off a piece of the skank and he tossed some on for his son.  I wish I hadn't been pressed for time cause I would've loved to have seen that little DuUd hook one on his mickey mouse rod.