Greetings Anglers! I've been lurking on this list for some time, but have never gotten around to introducing myself and since I have a burning question, I'm taking the plunge. About me: Moved from Boise, ID to Seattle about 6 years ago. Been flyfishing for about 10 years. I call the Yak my home waters but have been recently venturing into more of the smaller, "notellum" streams of this state. Been fishing for mostly trout but 16 months ago began to pursue salmon (horray for the Chum!) and steelies. Now, thanks to the inspiration of many of you on this list, I've been out a number of times casting from the shore for coho/sea-runs/etc. Now to my question: What sort of retrieves are you fellas using in the salt? I've read about the 2-handed, but this seems a unnatural/uncomfortable action. Are short, jerky retrieves better than long, smooth pulls? Can anyone offer guidelines? OK, thanks s -- Steve Duda Managing Editor, Music http://www.amazon.com 520 Pike, Seattle WA 98101 206.694.2471 heavy rotation: Rex Hobart & His Misery Boys, The Spectacular Sadness Of.... The Gourds, Bolsa de Agua Thurston Moore, Wally Shoup, Toshi Makihara, Hurricane Floyd Bonnie Prince Billy & Marquis De Tren, Get on Jolly "Music is the refuge of souls wounded by happiness." --E.M. Cioran
