Fair enough GFB. You are correct, I havent had the chance to fish the famed rivers of the OP, the Hump is the closest Ive come. I use #2 hooks generaly, even when on the bank. The only time I ever use a 2/0 is for Kings but I mostly use 1/0. If i ever do get the chance to fish any of the OP rivers, Im sure Ill be a stubborn ******* and still use a #2, but I will remember your advice and have some #1 and 1/0 as backup.