hey mike! I am soo glad that you started posting again!!!! I am so ready for some open water and getting a chance to do some long sticking! I appreciate all the information, especially from some of the BEST walleye fisherman in the COUNTRY!!! Hands down!!!!!!! You guys are simplely the BEST and I can only hope I get a chance to fish we you and Gary this year!!!!! I only can hope and pray for Norma and Gary! My Heart and Prayer's go out to you guys!! Norma is a strong lady and gary is a lucky guy! Sooo the first open water and decent day (like 40's) where there!! Last year it was the first week in Feb....ahhhh.....hopefully soon though...Again thank you to the allen's for helping everyone have a better day on the River..Much Love and see ya soon!!