Ahh your the one that posted! Well took your advice on the rods and such. We went out and bought longer rods, some steel leaders and such. The rivers in the area have been quite muddy from the rain lately so i know i'm going to want bright colored lures or jigs. Do you use the salmon eggs and maggots like i've seen on some sites or do you use mostly artificial? What makes and colors have you had good success with?