Dave, no offense taken whatsoever. I appreciate the information you presented. I also have two new things to try from this thread: 1) the circle hooks; and 2) the de-hooking technique.

I think one of the greatest benefits of this site is the comparison of everyone's individual experiences to the vast scientific body of knowledge.

Excerpt from Robert Crais' "The Monkey's Raincoat:"
"She took another microscopic bite of her sandwich, then pushed it away. Maybe she absorbed nutrients from her surroundings."