I thought about doing the panfish thing this last year and fishing more lakes but Ol Man River has a hold on me.
There are some great panfish areas on the the St. Joe but if I'm there I'm fishing for SM.  The water quality has improved on the river but not to the point that I will eat anything caught there so I will keep a couple of lakes in mind as I prepare for this year.

My highest priority goes to my daughter in law who has a degrading MS.  I'm looking for prayers and miracles.

Fishing and boating gear are not required.  Buying first quality gear has helped tremendously, even when "used".

I wish all my friends from this site to enjoy their time on the water and not to be too influenced by the capture of fish but in the scenario around them.

Lastly I wish you all a good friend and fishing partner like my bud Dan.  We not only only enjoy each others company fishing but he takes care of my wifes travel needs when I go out of town.  What a great guy he is!