I agree about hiring a guide on strange water. Couple years back I was in Florida on vacation, hired a guide on lake Toho. He took me to three locations in six hours and my arms were tired by the end. Well worth it! However, being from Pittsburgh, my office over looks the 3-rivers point. With the Classic coming here in the end of July on the 3-rives, I've been watching all kinds of bass boats going up and down these rivers. Yea the pros may find the honey hole on lakes, but I bet these rivers, dams and locks will be a challenge they've not come up against in awhile! Anyhow, can't wait for the event. ;D