Fever, I was introduced to fst's a few years ago by undeniably the best river fisherman with them that exists in this state. He fishes the Chehalis and Satsop for fall fish and really loads up on all species. I don't know or have never heard of anyone else who will catch (and for the most part release) up to 30-40 fish per day using only fst's.I have only tried this from a boat, but you could probably do it from the bank if you found the right water. He likes to set up just above a riffle where he has determined the fish travel over in that area. Usually about 70-90' above the break. He will then let the fst back with no added weight until it is lying on the bottom . Next, pick up just enough line to feel the spoon start to pulsate very slowly. If it is moving any more than a slow thump, let out more line in rapid amounts by stripping like you were mooching for 6 or 7 pulls to the first guide. The idea is to get the fst down to the bottom very quickly without any lead. He likes to have the fst stop about 6-8' above the break where the tailout just starts to break out of the hole. This is so the first thing the fish see when they charge up out of the fast water is your spoon right in their face. At first I didn't quite understand the concept, but as I have used this method I have grown to really appreciate the simplicity and great success that goes with it. I really like having nothing but a swivel and spoon on your line so when you get bit it is usually a pretty violent take down and not very many come unstuck. Also with the right size siwash hook, 99 percent are lip or front of the mouth hook ups so release is very easy with minimal distress to the fish. I have also found that as you get higher water or more current you can increase the size of the fst or use a larger hook to add weight instead of adding a sinker to keep it down. When the high water comes with the rains you can always slide a piece of surgical tubing up your line to add a small piece of pencil lead if needed. It does take away from the action somewhat but is a trade off to still be able to stay in the zone when the fish are cooking through there. I hope this has been some help, I'm not the best at writing down and conveying the message in easy to understand terma. Feel free to ask for any futher explanation and I will try to be more precise.