Don't forget to give your Siwash hook a slight offset bend with a pliers. Seems to hold on to 'em quite a bit better when they're barbless.

Don't forget that on the Snoqualamie it is selective fishery requiring single barbless hooks and no bait. This regulation is in effect until Dec. 1 so don't make any mistakes as the wardens are out in force. Be sure and tell people on the river (nicely, of course) that it's selective fishery. Some people just don't bother to read the regs while others are fully aware of the regs but just don't give a sheeyat.

Ron Bob, no need to use the Gammy siwash anymore. The new Vision siwash hooks are better and they're a lot more affordable. Shoot me an e-mail if you'd like to try some as I'm up in your neck of the woods quite a bit.

Justin