YoungBlood:Allright!!!!! I am very proud of you. Your education is paramount and it sounds like you have your priorities in the correct order. I think you are making good decisions and are wise beyond your years. Study hard, fish hard, stay away from wild women, and stay away from alcohol. Well, at least study hard, fish hard, and stay away from alcohol. Ok, Ok, Ok, Study hard and fish hard. I will say that you should stay away from alcohol, but you may not listen to me. I have seen alcohol use in college develop into very severe problems, both in college and in later life. You better stay away from drugs, or Uncle Corky is going to have to come up there, and you do not want that!!!!Much like you are planning, I used fishing as a stress reliever while earning a masters degree and my doctoral degree. It really assisted a great deal to grab that ultra light with a rapala and a worm rod (all that I owned at the time) and catch a few bass on Saturday mornings. My bass rig consisted of an inflatable raft powered by two oars. I was in much better shape due to oaring all over the ponds in South Florida and I was loving life. Yep, fishing helped me be a happier person and I earned great grades due to having a wonderful stress reliever that did not come in pill or liquid form.Your college years are going to be a great time in your life. It will seem like hard work, but you will probably look back on your college days as the best in your life. I know I fondly remember my college and graduate school days. Have fun and enjoy the ride.I would be very proud to have a son like you. I know that your parents are proud of you, and I know you will do great. I am very proud to know you on the Bass Cat Page.Uncle Corky
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