Moved from the south Sound area to Boise about six years ago, but every year I visit my parents (who live in Federal Way) in the fall. The schedule dictates I'll only have one day to fish, Monday the 22nd. At least the pinks won't be running this year so the crowds might be less.

Since I moved out here I've gotten hooked on jig making. It's a great feeling catching a good fish on gear you made yourself. The dams on the Snake River block salmon from reaching Boise, so most of my ties are for trout, crappie and smallmouth.

A friend gave me a 3/8th and 1/2 ounce jig mold so I'm anxious to tie some twitching jigs up for salmon. I'll probably be fishing the Green or the Puke, but I may hit Dash Point instead if the fish haven't moved up by then.

Can anyone suggest some winning color combos?