KB,

I think I had made the change from 8 lb. Max UG over to 10 lb. Izor Platinum line for that April taped show. I'm very impressed by that mono. But I am about to change my spinning reels over to what I have on my level winds, which is 30 lb. Power Pro superbraid in drab green color. It's great line. With a little water color you can get away with tying the jig straight to the braid. When real clear I would use a small # 12 black barrel swivel and use about a 30+" 8 lb. mono leader. You can still use a fixed float this way, as well as an inline slip float. >

The unique brass heads First Cast Jigs uses (in chrome nickle plate or brass finishes) are just great. Unlike the lead jigheads which have the eye loop to tie onto right on top of the heads, the First Cast heads are extended a little forward of the eye loop so they sit horizontal in the water instead of the common 45 degree angle; with shallapen feathers, pink worms, or whatever. This aspect along with the flash of the shinny non-chipping heads make for great jigs - with superior Owner hooks. We seldom lose large nates or chinooks with these jigs. It's really a fun and productive way to fish. And saves eggs for more colored water days - although they will also work in colored water. Keep after it and you'll become a convert.

[ 11-25-2001: Message edited by: RT i ]