OK, Here's the report. I don't fish with spinning gear too often, so it was noon or so before the new rig and I became friends. That fresh line was a problem as well as my release. After I finally got the hang of it, it is a really awsome combo. I can reach high enough to mend the line easily when drifting bobbers, and it works well for spoons, spinners, and bottom drifting.I think you guys pointed me to a winner here!
We fished the Lyre for a couple of hours on Sat. morn with no luck, then over to the Hoko. The water was perfect, but we flogged it to a froth without any sucess. Talked to a couple of other guys that had been at it all day too, without fish as well. Late in the day we hopped over to the Sol Duc, at the park below Sapphio and fished until dark without a hit. It was a nice day to be out, but would have been nicer to try out the drag on that new reel. Oh well. Next time.
Tight lines,
Mitch
PS couldn't fish Sunday. Had to go to B'Ham to see the brand new grandson!!!!! He looks like a fishin' fool!!!

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