SilverMallard ? great post until this: "And that's where all the REAL fishing is (stream fishing)." My "REAL fishing" is in my cedarstrip canoe working shallows for LMB. REAL fishing is a state of mind, obviously, and we each have our own. Good luck on the move to Texas. The concept of fishing in all but the oppressive heat of summer sounds delightful. One day, maybe. From what I've seen on this site there are an incredible amount of fishing opportunities especially for warmwater species where you're moving. It will be a whole new world for you . . . in all ways. jgw