John,

Nice little whitefish and a nice little stretch of water too. I learned while I lived out on the Left coast, never to badmouth a whitefish. Too often they can save the day.

I can't thank you enough for getting some Skittles wet for me. It's a long cast to your neck of the woods. Was it the green version they were taking?

On fine herl I don't worry too much about the end, because I trim of aobut 3/4" on either end that I start with. When they are too larger and stiff though, I do the same as you and tie them in tip first.

Thanks much!

Ralph