I blame Jon. And Tony. And Jerry. But mostly Jon.

Well, it's decided -- fishing the Kvichak River in August 2011 with Tony and Jerry. They found a dirt cheap lodge (in relative terms) -- the Clearwater Lodge -- which they fished two years ago. Basic but fishy. Not a place to take the ladies but will work for sleeping and fishing. Rinse and repeat. All in, around $4K door-to-door based upon their current special offer.

Of course, I need a weapon for the trip so an early Christmas present for me.

I expect to have to test this by working on Stripers in the spring. Looking forward to learning to cast this beast.