Rob, Sounds like your experiences mirror what I have noticed also. Even the weight of a tiny swivel slows the lure. I've caught a few browns between 3 & 4 lbs., losing even more. Mostly when they do that surface spining. I'm going to look around for hooks of the same size but better quality.

I really want to do that trip again but with my little alum. boat in tow, without the stiff schedule would also help.

Brian, Some days I would love to give away my life:) (but I can't complain).
Took me all day yest. just to go through e-mails.

No problem on the fish, I want to get you out there to catch your own!
See you this weekend.

Josh