The first thing you should ask yourself is what do you want to accomplish in the KBF, and beyond.

Now, if you're just fishing to be fishing with a bunch of great people (the KBF is a good place to do that), then maybe you'd be better served to find a local club that fishes local waters. On the other hand, if you're fishing the KBF to move up in the fishing ranks to maybe be fortunate enough to fish with the big boys one day ..... well guess what, they do a whole hell of alot more traveling than the KBF.

This economy is hurting each and every one of us Sportsman. Hang in there ... it HAS to get better.