I also agree that the contest should go to the person with the best story or most deserving angler. I don't own and have never owned a boat because I can't afford one, hence the reason I entered the contest. As for the newbie, I may not have posted many times on this board due to me not getting a lot of computer time and the fact that I can hardly type. I do browse the site as often as I can and get a lot of info from fellow members. I also don't post much because I am a relatively inexperienced angler when it comes to Walleye, Bass, etc. Sorry I created so much talk about this subject.
Rob