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I apologize for the obnoxious format of this thread, but I couldn't post the link until I had 10 "normal" posts. How's that for normal?

...our site is now located at http://1000hillsbass.webs.com. Thanks!

...or would like more information on our club or any of our open tournaments...

In the meantime, if there are any fishermen from northeast Missouri looking for a club to join...

...but it seems like it might be a while before that will be updated.

I had re-submitted the 1000 Hills Bass Club's website for the Bass Fishing Club Links...

Or, borrow a battery from a friend if you need a spare for the 2nd day.

What about applying a 1/8" - 1/4" layer of silicone to the walls and top of the box? When this dries would it pose any health problems to the fish? Will bacteria grow or feed on it? Is there a thick spray-on version similar to the kind found in caulking tubes?

I've noticed that some of my fish are a little banged up at the end of the day from bouncing around in my aluminum livewell. Is there anything that I can use to line and cushion the walls of my livewell? I've thought about possibly using a rubberized spray-on material, but that might not be slick enough and could cause abrasions to fish that are rubbed or bounced along a "non-slip" surface. I'm also hoping that I can get something that will help to act as a bit of an insulator. Anybody have any ideas?

The MapCreate software that Lowrance sells is also a good tool to use with it. Not only can you upload better street and land detail, but a lot of bigger lakes come with depth contours. I had a hard time installing it because I had to track down a certain script to install along with it, but once it's loaded it's a breeze.

Get a degree in whatever area of expertise you enjoy and excel. If you really apply yourself, regardless of what your major may be, you will gain the skills necessary to succeed, whether it's in fishing (in which nothing is ever guaranteed) or some other field. I know lots of people in fisheries that don't know much about catching fish. I personally got my degree in engineering and think it benefits my fishing in more ways than a marketing degree (for instance) would -- using critical thinking to analyze conditions and process information; evaluating equipment and knowing its limits, strengths, and weaknesses; making tackle modifications and adjustments; improving on-the-water efficiency and time-management; keeping organized records and data; etc. It's all about building skills and learning how to apply them. A lot of the tour pros have very different backgrounds, but they're all using their own individual skill sets to work toward achieving the same goals.