Hey Matt, which river is a factor in some cases for color choice, but the specific water condition is a more important factor. I don't use Spin N Glos as much anymore; not because they aren't productive but because of other fishing methods I use. Generally, the SnG's work best when rivers have some degree of colored water, especially for big fish in big rivers (the best example of that being the big northern rivers of AK & BC for big kings; but also on such as the Oly Pen for big steelies). Although the smaller ones in pink, green, or metallic colors work well above eggs or shrimp in medium or even clearish water. ... Geez, haven't helped you a whole lot yet, eh? Let's see ... for murky water the 3 I like most are the old fashioned flame red/chartruse combo, red hot, and the kelly green/chartruse combo. These work well in both glacial snowmelt colored water and in murky runoff river water. Of course there are so many new ones nowdays that any number of good salmon/steelhead colors will work well. Watermelon has been a popular pattern in recent years; more for medium or clearish water color. The latest color I've seen is a new one with a medium red on one side and white with black spots on the other, and with black wings. I haven't even had a chance to use them yet, but I know they are going to work before I actually wittness it happen. Red, white, and black are all good basic colors and this new one puts them together in a very good looking pattern. Hopefully some guys that use SnG's a lot will suggest specific colors that seem to work better in certain rivers. ...

As for sizes, it depends again on water color - and also the fish targeted. For big Kings in murky water use the large size 2 (0's & 4's also). For steelhead in murky water use the size 6 and 4's. For clearish water for both species use 8's and 10's, unless you aren't using bait with them, then go up one size with some scent on it.

RT