yeah Bryan i finally bought a tube waders etc(i know it took a while)..just need to get out there and try them out.i usually have mon-wed off and some mornings during the rest of the week.would like to fish with you for sure.would it be safe to fish that santa barbara area in a u tube? i hear the bass are biting out there and would be willing to go there tomorrow as well. take care and tight lines, Brian