good reply jamie.my little bit added.fish say 30,40yds to the left then cast slightly north,as somehow your line tends to move south.as for holes,imo just cast as far as you can @ thats it.dont get me wrong theres fish at short distance.no need for rotten bottoms.also for your benifit,youll probaly know best of with chest waders for extra couple of yards + tripple r/rest.i also find smaller wires on grippers better,longer ones drag alot when reeling in,you think you have a fish lying on every cast,if that makes sence.good luck.