[oceanspray]

I've never been a big fan of Tred Barta and the "Barta Way". His trips to the Canyon and the Chinese Fire-Drill of his fishing technique would drive me to throw he off the boat for chum. Nonetheless, Tred's health issues are a real bummer, and I wish him the best in his recovery.

Just bear in mind that in these calls for financial assistance, Tred is a multi-millionaire with homes in the Hamptons (Southold ?) and Vail Colorado. He has planes and multiple boats worth millions, not to mention the $$'s he's made of those TV shows. I'm not sure with his resources why he needs these charitable contributions. I know with recent cancer diagnosis and treatment, my wife's medical expenses not covered by insurance, came out of my own pocket. Something is fishy here.