You are correct I was referring to trolling a Mac or greenback in La Jolla. I think I remember reading the 60 feet back thing somewhere before. Thank you for the info and it makes perfect sense to me.
Is this the braid you were talking about
http://www.texasbasstackle.com/scrip...p?idproduct=95
I have used the egg sinkers, rubber cores, and all that when fly lining from a boat, but seeing how our Yaks don't go too fast I wouldn't hold back on using some there either.