Wit45cal, try working on the little things. Wash your hands periodically during the day. Try tweaking your egg cure a little bit or adding an odd bait oil to the cluster on your hook, like squid or earthworm. Remember, the Cowlitz fish are pounded day in and day out by the professionals. Maybe try lengthening your leaders or serving them something different. Hint: try freedrifting with a whole 18 ct sandshrimp instead of eggs. Rig it with double 4 black gammys on 6 or 8 lb leader. Then add two 3mm beads and a tiny birdie.