Hey Spoon,

If you ever figure out a way to really catch chums please let me know. I have been taking a trip over to (6 hr drive for me) Hoodsport for about 10 years now and always catch fish. The problem is that most are foul hooked. I typically only fly fish for them and despite being into icredibly large schools of fish can seldom get them to bite. I met someone this year at Hood Canal that claims he regulary gets them in the mouth with a corky/yarn combo. He pegged the corky (the small size) to the yarn (grn) at the hook and then put a couple split shot about 12 inches above. He would cast out, tighten the line, and................. wait. Although I don't doubt this method works I still suspect that many times the chums are simply swimming by and the line gets in their mouth which of course eventually leads to the hook. Regardless, Chums are truly magnificent fighters, some of the best I think. Anyway, here is a site for you to check out if u havn't already: www.adventureangling.com/dkchum.htm

Good Luck!!!

RiverMan