Apparently some of you keep at least three rods in the boat: one ready for drift fishing, with perhaps the likes of an Okie drifter; one ready for backtrolling, maybe with a Hot Shot; and one at the ready with a spinner or spoon of some sort. I kind of get the backtrolling outfit. I don't get when to use a drift setup as opposed to using an outfit setup with a spinner or spoon. I sense it has something to do with the depth of the river and the type of bottom and the lay of the bottom of the river. You folks are the experts; I'm not. Would you please straighten me out on this? Thanx.

[This message has been edited by Idono (edited 02-12-2000).]