Since so many of you had input on the type of hooks you use I would like to know what kind of line everyone is using out there. Generally I use the Trilene XT (10lb) or Berkley Fireline also (10lb).

I made the mistake of not putting on fresh line and it cost me a nice salmon. I fished the line for three consecutive days on the Hoh river. My next trip was on the Copalis river. I did not have many snags on the Hoh and there was still plenty of line on the reel so I continued to use it even though I had plenty of replacement line with me. I had a nice salmon on and lost him when he rolled on some rocks in close. That evening I change my line and the next day I realized I should have done so much sooner, my snags were twice as hard to pull loose with the fresh line.

Lesson Learned: CHANGE YOU LINE FREQUENTLY!