I prewrap mine the night before and put then in the fridge in a zip lock bag. I always let the plugs soak in whatever secent Iam using. its good to wrap the center hook to the plug instead of letting it danggle. iam new to this area. where on the shohomiosh can a ancher up with my boat and plug. its a 18 ft starcraft with out board prop.. i always have room if anyone wants to show me the river. Tom