Strange, a very interesting topic while blackmouth are in colder water and may be a lil sluggish to the bite. I have always felt a good fast action bait such as a spoon or hoochie with a 30 to 36 inch leader has been more effective. You must also realize that I grew up in the south puget sound region. The fish I target are much higher in the water column then their straight of juan de fuca brothers and sisters.