Thanks Bank Walker, that sounds like a super idea.

I powder coated some split-shot this morning, and then set up a couple of different 30" leaders with egg loops, pink corkies, yarn and a split shot on the top. I tie barrel swivels to the tops of my leaders, saving a lot of time re-tying if it is needed. (got bad arthritis in my hands it is tough tying knots when they are cold, so its much easier to have it all ready to go onto the snap-swivel)

Fished most of the day below the house, trying to practice the techniques I learned from the Nick Amato video on Drift Fishing for Steelhead. Man, that video is packed with tips and how-to's!

The new weighted corky leaders were fished under a float, and from what I could see they drifted like they should have. The float is easy to adjust depth on, so fishing differing depths was no problem.

Fished some decent looking water, at least till they started generating power up the Baker and muddied up the Skagit. No steelhead, but that was most likey due to few being in the area accessable. I have learned that just because the water looks good doesn't mean there are steelhead in it.

Didn't lose a rig all day, and fished some rocky, structure filled water along the way. Bouncing the bottom I know 3-4 weights/leaders would have joined the bottom structure.

Did catch another nice Dolly...in fact I think it was the same one I caught yesterday, as it still had a sore mouth from where it was hooked yesterday. Released it...again.


Mike