F4A,

Re the flies in your first pic and sinking ability. Don't worry about hackle inhibiting sink rate, at least 3 or 4 turns won't slow the sinking. Chenile as a body material inhibits sink rate much more, so floss or tinsel bodies are more compatible with fast sinking.

The foam on your pink wogs will float them well, and the lip at the front really makes a good "blurp" on the water. I think clipped deer hair makes for better body material - soak it good with floatant. I think your tail material is way too conservative. Add some long strands of pink marabou, crystal flash, and flashabou. Coho in tidewater really like some bling!

The coho are coming! Have fun!

Sg