Best thing of 2008 for me..
Bassmaster Weekend Series tourney on Champlain.. had a 40 mile run in some big waves 4-5 footers in a 19 foot Bass Cat. Go absolutley pounded and beat up. Turned white a few times and speared a couple of waves. Made it to the spot, fished for about 4 hours. Caught a ton of big smallies 3.5.-4.25. And was culling 4 pounders by 10am. Had the same 40 mile run back to the ramp in now 5-6 footers. Stopping every 15-20 minutes to refill the livewells because the plug went missing. Made it back just in time. Weight the fish and I know I had a 4+ average ( 3 fish limit), they come up 9 pounds and I'M ticked. Ask for a re-weigh, they come up 12.74 and I win and get a nice check that paid for all my Weekend Series events.