The gas prices will for sure hurt my fishing efforts. I was lucky enough 2 years ago to get a 19ft deep V Celebrity w/ 305 v-8. Came totallty equiped for $1500. It was my life long dream to get an Erie boat. Between gas in the tow vehicle, boat, ice, bait, pretzel rods, and pop, a fishing trip for me is about half a weeks wages. I'de be a lucky guy to get out more than once a month. With that said, The channel 84 idea is just what fisherman like me need. That could get guys like me an extra trip or two out on the lake on the gas savings. I have been on Erie since I was 8, fishing off my grandpa's boat. If I'm lucky enough to get on fish I will for sure be on the horn to anyone looking for help. Spring time I usually put in at Cullen Park, with the summer thru fall putting in at Meinke's West. Good luck everyone this season !!