Haven't caught a springer, but have caught a fall king on a worm on a jig. Actually, want another worm alternative? Try using a pink leech fly. I set up a standard driftrig, but instead of a hook w/lure or eggloop I tie a leech on it. I've found it swims much better then a worm. Has more of a natural drift. You can tie them up on a jig, similar to a rabbit fur jig, instead you add about a 3-4 inch tail then tie up towards lead head.

I feel just about anything can catch a fish if put in the right situation. I also feel if you think you've thought of it, someone probably already has. Taking credit is impossible. I know I have tied up some really wild out there flies. I ran across an old (and actually color illustrated) steelhead flies book from the 50's and a couple of MY flies were in there with names. But I understand what RT is saying. But I still take credit for my new jigs and I'll have those out to you soon, I promise RT. I have given some to Os and he forwarded some to Yall. I'm still in redesign and remodification. But they've worked pretty good so far.