Austin - That river trip sounds fun. Hope you have a great time and good weather. I've found even a couple of days away does wonders. I have to confess, I don't like sleeping in tents either. My idea of camping is to rent a cabin in the woods on or near a lake.

BTW - My nephew lives in Carbondale(sp) - is that near you ? He is originally from the Chicago subs but moved there for grad school and has stayed down there. He is a big fisherman.

TM - Good luck !