Winterrun,
Sorry to step on you there. Hey couldn't help but notice your nice avatar. Do I detect a lil' Cleo hanging off that lip. Aren't they illegal? If not they should be! Bill gave me my first one sometime back and I've been trying to swear them off ever since. You know, the ol' first one's free, the rest are going to cost ya. Looks like he's got us all hooked; you me and that hookschnozz of yours.

By the way speaking of Bill, if crosstraining really would make that much difference then wouldn't we all have to take up bowling to be as good a drift fisherman he is?

WOW!!!!!!!! Thanks to all for your replys. You where all vary helpful, if not, entertaining.

I especially liked the line watch & have quit frankly used this technic not really thinking to much about it but will definitely take into more consideration the next time I am on the river.

One other thing. I hooked into a tree across the river last Sunday & when I got it loose, it came right back at me & boy was it mad. I hit me right on my left temple. The fella next to me said: "Did what I think I heard really happen?" I had to wait to regain full clarity before I could answer. It really rung my bell.