as far as your lead i use coke or pepsi to dull shiny shot. just leave it in for a few hours and your happening. just dont drink the rest. eek
as far as floats i use B.C. Supreme balsawood steelhead and salmon floats as there desigined specifically for that type of fishing.....mind i have a very biased opinion since i make and sell them.....hehhehehe laugh

anyways tight lines...........wayne.........
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