Ok, I'll admit it. I am a plug virgin. Haven't ever banged a steelie on a plug. All my experience is drift fishing along weith Chuck N Duck. Heading out to the "promised land" on 4-15, and have a question for you, and any one else that wants to crank on me. Do you run a special leader from your main line to a plug? It would make sense that you may put a leader with a swivel to cut down on twist. I've been watching posts for a while, and understand that I want to run them about 40-50 feet below the boat, and back them down slowly, wait for the tip to bury before I pick it up. The leader thing confuses me. The water is clear, and about 4-6 feet deep. Will run tadpolly's and hot shots. I have been told that gold is a good color in clear water, but have many to choose from. Can you help me out with leader length, or anything else I may be missing. Will e-mail you a picture of my first "plug fish". Thanks guys. If you need any help hosing brats on 4 pound line and size 10 hooks, and transparent floats, feel free. I won't tease you.