I agree with Matt, I seem to learn more and more everytime I come to the forums. I have only been going out for 2yrs now and if it wasen't for the help of others on this site I would have never got into the fishing or tournaments.
As for the lead core, it hurts but it sure does bring em in lol. The first time I was taken out and Sea-mac said the rookie gets the 10 color, I was like what the heck is that? Well of course that sucker had to go off and I swear 20 mins into it my arms were frooze up and falling off. Once I got the King in the boat and got feeling back I thought, that was worth it and if that is the only way they are getting in the boat, BRING IT ON. Thanks guys!!