Larry wonders:
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But,
there must be a better way ....

suggestions?

1. fast sinking line, with large(#2-4) streamers. You will lose a ton of them,
so bring plenty. Keep the leader short,
and fairly stout.

2. Unorthodox, but a Great Lakes style
"slinky" rig with a nymph might work,
and stay clear of the deadfalls. Strike detection should be a bitch, but you
should luck into a few.

My virtual collection agents will be by to collect my feeg
Tom