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When I used to have a place on G'Bay, I always did well on the east side in July and early August. There is a FB group....Kings On the Bay...that follow the G'Bay Salmon scene. Seems the deep channel beside Christian Island has been hot of late. Fairly protected water between Christian and Cedar Point. https://www.facebook.com/groups/375383119830482/?ref=share&mibextid=NSMWBT

Perfect thanks very much.

This bait caster is very soft in the tip John, the number of guides required to keep the line from falling below the blank would be excessive, add undesired weight to the rods tip and reduce sensitivity and performance. This is a fairly good explanation I copied and pasted..... Spiral wrap guides on fishing rods offer several advantages over traditional guide placement, primarily improving rod stability, reducing line twist, and enhancing casting distance and accuracy. By spiraling the guides around the rod blank, the line is kept underneath the rod when under pressure, minimizing the torque and potential twisting of the rod. This design also allows for fewer, larger guides, reducing line friction and leading to smoother, longer casts. Reduced Torque and Improved Stability: When fighting a fish, the line exerts force on the rod, potentially causing it to twist or rotate, especially with traditional baitcasting rods. Spiral wrapping the guides, often referred to as "acid wrapping," ensures the line is positioned underneath the rod, counteracting this torque and keeping the rod more stable. This results in a more controlled and powerful fight, preventing the rod from twisting in your hand. Minimized Line Contact and Friction: By spiraling the guides, the line has less contact with the rod blank itself, reducing friction and improving casting distance and accuracy. Fewer guides are needed compared to traditional setups, further minimizing line friction and contributing to a smoother casting experience. Enhanced Sensitivity and Responsiveness: When properly engineered, spiral wrapped rods can be more sensitive and responsive, allowing anglers to feel subtle bites and changes in the lure's action. The reduced weight of the rod due to fewer guides and the efficient line management contribute to this increased sensitivity. Reduced Line Tangles: The spiral design minimizes line contact with the rod blank, especially when bent, significantly reducing the chance of line tangles, a common frustration for anglers. Potential for Increased Leverage: In some cases, the spiral wrap design may allow for a more direct and powerful pull on the fish, leading to improved leverage and potentially making it easier to land larger or more stubborn fish.