G-Man, I see you use a spreader bar, maybe you can educate me? what is its purpose? I as well as over 100 guides I know in Alaska don't use them, come to think of it, I don't ever remember ever seeing them being sold in tackle shops up there. I have only seen these things here in Wa. but have never known anyone here to use them either, please fill me in, enquiring minds want to know. Thanks.