"If only I wasn't stuck in Alaska hammerin kings all summer, I would gladly take that bet (and your $), no down rigger needed! "

Yeah I know...sounds arrogant...but it would be an interesting experiment. Short leaders versus long leaders. If I wanted to out fish you for biggest fish I'd be mooching the kelp beds with herring. Most fish I'd be using my long leader hootchies. And these are kings not silvers. be up there first week of July like every year if anyone is interested in bringing there money and short leaders.