Yup. simple black hulla popper. More bass then I can remember. Top water are attraction bait. I dont care what you use. Throwing a spinner bait and boiling it. Same thing.
Thanks for the offer John. I had to turn down an offer for this weekend by another fine member here. Circumstances keep me close to Barrie right now. Thanks again.
It,s his real busy time and Paul gets real busy . Might of just slipped his mind. Not sure how much has changed, but he and another guy were the only two doing all the work.
I didnt have to read to far down,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Excellent writing, editing and proofing skills.
To know, it wasnt meant for me.
I was thinking of some of the younger guys here.
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Thanks Simon. Nice to hear from you.
Lets see if this helps me out.
I have one set up I have done. Have yet to try it out in deep water. If the winds are favorable this weekend, I will get to try it out.
Thanks again.
B
Edit to add, I have taken Garnets advice. The long duser wire I have coiled up and wrapped with electrical tape. Keeping the power cord away from it. Also not wrapping it around the EMT pipe.