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Great summary and don't worry about being new to the forums!

John, After reading Phil's recommendation, I tried them. I bought two pair that are also No Line Progressives. I'm happy with them but it appears that the only way they polarize them is with the external lenses (clip ons?). As I wanted sunglasses specifically, I was hoping that they would come polarized without using clip ons. I'm still happy with them and I even bought my daughter a pair after finding that out. Their prices are great and there's a good selection. You need to have all your prescription information, including the interocular(?) distance, the distance between your pupils. I would agree with Phil, its a great find. Bob

Larry, I know the gas prices are affecting my plans. I was hoping to get out for a couple of quick weekend trips this spring, maybe even some out and back the same day. I'm having a hard time justifying those trips these days. Hopefully, I'll be able to put together a couple of multi-day trips this summer. Bob

Redbird, I've only been to Hickory once, last year. It wasn't nearly as crowded as the parks. The action was slower, but I really enjoyed it and am looking to go back soon. If you've got a couple of days, Capps and Crane aren't too far to combine a trip. I think its worth the trip, but the recent flooding may have made it unfishable for a while. There was a clean-up effort after last year's flooding and it may need it again. You may want to start from the park and work your way downstream. That's my plan, anyway, the next time I get the chance to run down there. I've been wanting to work my way down to the Spring River confluence. Good luck and post a report if you go any time soon! Bob

Ollie, I hope everyone's alright down there. Looks like the stream may need another big clean-up effort this year!

Ditto to Britts and a photo would be nice too!

Look forward to the report Tony!

Ranger, Always great to get new people. You might want to get into the forums and post your question in the Bass Forum. There's already a Tournaments topic, so it would fit right in! Bob

Mark, Glad to hear you got down to Crane. I've only been once and also was skunked. Sounds like some of us KC guys need to get organized and share some travel costs. That is, if work allows me the time to go. I only got out twice last year, once to BSSP and once to Hickory/Capps/Taney.

I bought one of these about a year ago. Haven't had it out on the stream yet, but I'm itching to! http://www.adventure1trucktent.com/

What are the dimensions on these things and about how much do they cost to build?

I have subcontractors in South America and customers in the middle east that I use to stay in touch with on Skype. Amazed at the clarity of the calls! I can hear the folks on the other end rustling papers at their desk while we're talking. Haven't used the video feed either, though.

David I've had that one for a while and like it too! I keep waiting for the updated version of "Fishing the Missouri Trout Parks" to come out. Its been out of print and being updated for some time. No confidence in the update for the expected re-release date. I also try to get the trout stream maps from the MDC every year. They are a great source of information. Bob

Ditto, Al! I'm reading Nick Lyons' Confessions of a Fly Fishing Addict and its much more entertaining.