Here's what I know: 1) I've never fished the Russian River and have no idea how big it is, 2) I've spent countless hours fishing Dick Nites in WA state for salmon and have caught probably well over 2000 fish, maybe 3000+, if I include humpies, 3) the size 0 or "wee" is the smallest, but that small hook can land big salmon, 4) like all sizes of Dick Nites, you should offset the point from the flat plane of the hook to increase the gap and you will hook more fish.

Here's what I suggest: If the river is crystal clear and you are fishing from a boat, use the wee with the hook offset on a 6-9' leader. Use a sliding dropper, probably 16-20", for your weight, probably 1/4 - 1 oz. depending on river size and flow. Change your lure color frequently. The first cast with a new color can be money.

I seem to remember reading an article some time ago about fishing spoons hanging below a float. The article made it sound like the second coming, but I've never tried it. Good luck!