Lerie, nice post. Thanks for the info. I picked up most of my shopping list online. 20lb. Fluorocarbon leader, #2 and #4 Matzuo and Gamagatzu Octopus hooks, 2,500 beads from Michaels, Hammered Colorado blades in copper, sliver, and watermelon to start, clevises, and straight ball bearing swivels. That should keep me busy when it all gets here after the holidays.