Hello everyone. I'm excited about finally deciding what my 2005 organized activity/resolution will be. My resolution for 2005, fish more and donate less tackle to the water. Catching would be nice too!

Here's where I am now and going and I would very much appreciate any positive feedback (cause I spent a fortune I don't want the negatives yet), thanks!

What's on it's way:

1. Trout Unlimited Colorado 9-foot Pontoon Boat
2. Eagle Cuda 240 S/GPS Fish Finder and GPS
3. Original Style Force Fins - New - Ebay - Australia :-)
4. Cabela's Prodigy PR200RH/TXS Casting Combo TXS I - 6'3"
5. Cabela's Prodigy PR200RH/TXS Casting Combo TXS VIII - 7'6"

Just returned from Western Sportshop (Santa Rosa). Never been, I had my significant other (Lauri) with me so I got out with out spending too much. Got my 2005 License Set Up, Tide Table and EZ-Tye thingy. Sure glad Lauri was there. Went because they are a Sponsor of the local clubs and their web sites. Sure I will be back, very soon.

By the way, they had two floating live bait net bags behind the back counter, almost got one, leave one for me if I decide to try out Spring Lake on the 8th :-)

OK, here are the dumb newbie questions:

1. I want to use my electric trolling motor on the Russian River, Lake Sonoma and other places when just playing around. Do I have to register my Pontoon Boat with the DMV?
2. Ultimately, what is the best option for me with my above Pontoon Boat for a Live Well vs floating live bait net bags? I'm guessing Live Well and if so may have to get net for now and plan on a cool design?
3. What seems to be the neatest and best weight tool for fishing kick boats? Want to get one so I can brag honestly.
4. If I can get set up in time for the January 8th Maranda Mega Bucks Tourney could I enter? I joined BASS on-line the other day, and plan on attending the SCBBBC February Meeting. Looks like I can get Dave to vouch for me so guess I would need another and?????

Thanks a head of time for any feedback and I look forward to getting on the water yesterday! Waiting for my toys to arrive is terrible. I can't stand it!

John