Hey Busy,

Try running a large Deep Six diver with 6 feet of line behind it to a spoon (like a Coho Killer, #3 Kingfisher, or Sonic Edge spoon). Or, if you want to run hootchies, run a large Deep Six diver with six feet of line behind it to a small Hot Spot flasher (the big ones have too much drag for the Deep Six's) then use a short, heavy leader (like 20"-24" of 50lb test mono) to your hootchie. The heavy mono is stiffer and will make your flasher transmit more action to your hootchie.

I've been going out on a friend's boat out of LaPush and having great luck with just this sort setup, letting out no more than 60' of line... probably not fishing more than 30-35ft deep... of course there are LOTS of fish out there... not sure if fishing at these depths will work for you over in Elliot Bay or Lake W, but it's worth a try.

I have never used the smaller Deep Six's, but I'm sure they would work for coho... bottom line is, start saving for those Scotty downriggers, they will allow you to fish at precise depths, and you'll catch more fish.

-N.