MikeC,
I am not realy familiar with side drifting,having never done it.I am thinking you are working the sticks or manipulating an electric while drifting with the current?

It kind of reminds me of something the zog once said that rang so true.It went something like this.Walking down the river while working a spoon is a waste of time.Set your feet,work the spoon and then move on down the run.There is such a fine line sometimes imparting the right action on your spoon that you are to distracted walking to properly work your presentation.I know from experiance for this to be true.So I am picturing trying to maintain the proper drift of the boat and trying to impart the desired action of the spoon at the same time?Tricky at best.

Mayby a thin bladed spoon and a small amount of weight?A leader length that in essence has you drift fishing a spoon?I have seen many a spin in glo that would exite a fish similiar to a spoon?Like I said I have never side deifted before so.....

You can't be afraid to try something new though

I have heard of the gibbs spoon but never seen or fished one.I love the ltlcleos because of there functionality and there cost effectiveness.I can be set up with a lure for probably 3.50 with modifications.That is as cheap as I can go and still have a quality finish.The b.c steels are probably the best I have seen as far as finish goes.I am going to order some from cabellas and fish some this winter.

How do you guys feel about shock tippets on your supper braids?The first time I saw this was a trip with mooch. I used to be a firm believer of the fish being line shy untill I started fishing some bright yellow fusion.I found no diferrance in hook ups with or with out a leader or blacking it out with a marker pen.Now keep in mind I am talking in green water not summer flows.