Some really good points so far on this thread! Keeping the line off off the water with mono is a product called muclin (I think I spelled that right), and it is a fly fisherman's product as indicated. Also, Os recommended to me silent approach jigs, of which I just received. They are beautiful (if I was a fish, I'd eat that!) the hooks stick, I mean STICK, in your thumbnail, and the hooks are not lightweight. Thanks Os!! The test will be in the morning. I also agree with with what what someone else said (who? beer fart) about the braided line staying off of the water because it floats, it is a basic fly fishing principle. Will it all work? Don't know. Can I brag in the AM and spew my guts on where I was to see how many people on the board I can pi$$ off??? Doubt it, I'm going to the Cowlitz, with how many others? :p