The fuel prices imacted us a bit too. We selected the best days we could to not waste fuel, bait etc. I made my own ice this year, caught my own crawlers, took more buddies willing to chip in on gas and it wasn't too bad. I tried to get really good info on where the fish are so I wasn't running all over the lake. Stay in touch and next year we can try a trip together. Late May is my favorite time of year to slay the eyes.