Well, here’s the deal. I just bought a new boat this past spring, (Crestliner Fish Hawk 1600 SC). Got it mainly for Oneida and Wallenpaupack. It’s great on those lakes but my son wants to try for salmon this fall, closer to shore of course. I asked about flat line because I am not set up with anything else yet, only with some 9 foot ugly sticks and 310 reels w/17lb. held in a Folbe rod holder.