Gentlemen-- Thanks for the replies. There is a wealth of information there. It takes time to be as forthcoming as you were, and I appreciate the effort. Now all I have to do is tie a few patterns in some different sizes, figure out how to double anchor my pontoon boat and head out.

It should be interesting if not exciting fishing. It brings to mind both halibut and sturgeon fishing where you anchor and wait for the bite... and I guess I can always practice my women's-breasts-watching technique. That can always use polishing!

Zen-- you'd mentioned silver as a body color. That is tinsel, right? Maybe overwrap the tinsel with a strip of clear plastic and then rib that with something to provide segmentation. Is that correct?

Time to dig out the Corkies since I didn't use them for steelhead this year.

Thanks again, guys. If I can help you at any time, give a shout.

Keith