Yup jimmar sometimes elephants eat peanuts. Don't get me wrong, there is certainly a time to go small and I have caught a pile of fish playing small ball. The north country in particular is different IMO. The fish, especially the bigger ones, seem to be a bit more conditioned to eating larger portions. Do they seem to be more savage or is it my imagination?

Jax.......I transport most of my big stuff by wrapping them in those mini nylon cases that use Velcro to seal. They are used to wrap a lure while it is on a rod. The larger sizes wrap most large lures, easily available at bass pro (lure wraps). Taking the hooks off sounds like a pain in the keister.