David, thanks for the tip. I fish the new Ross CLA on my 6 and 8 weights. I love the reel. I have heard a lot of good things about the Breakwater but would hate to learn the hard way.

Chris, thanks for the Blanton reference. I read the board regularly. I have Trey Combs' book. Just started planing the trip and took the easy way. I will pull it out as well as Les Johnson and Mark Mandell's Tube Fly book that has lots of Mexico patterns.

I greatly appreciate the help.

Best regards, Steve