2 Feb 2010 Aced the test

Took the test this morning and aced it. I'm still not done yet. There is a hands on driving portion I have to take in 2 days. I wish there was a accelerated course for folks that have experience. On the other hand it never hurts to brush up on the basics. You always think you know eveerything until somebody shows you a different way to do it. For anybody on the way in you can download the study guide and get a head start before you come down. The test is pretty easy if you are ok with a map and can recognize most flags used in the Navy. Went and picked up some tackle today. Talked with one of the locals and he said to use wire leaders instead of mono. You can catch some fish here that have a pretty good set of choppers so to keep the breakoffs to a minimum wire is the way to go. Still haven't picked up a rod yet. That Penn slammer I was eyeballing disappeared so I have to wait now. Should have went with my first mind...