I snapped the hook end off up on the Snoqualmie and could'nt understand why I could keep a fish on.

Thanks for the info. Ican't believe that TM
is passing up on your offer, he must expect to get lucky. As for me, unfortunately, my Mother's Day is to remember the good days of the past. It's time to rest the arm for a couple of days and get caught up with the little projects I didn't finish during the winter. Good luck at Seep Lakes.