I fished with a guy and he rigged his poon so tight there was no slack to get the iron out of the fish. He forgot the grease too,all rusted together. That fish was a messy situation!!
Last year I almost forgot the grease/lube, all I had on the boat was the fat in the fry pan after cooking burger. I used it , this year going thru gear I found lilly with the fat still in the little socket.
My first poon was wood li
ke on the sword fish boat only shorter and yes I did wrap lead around it.
With that wood poon I threw and hit a hooked
GBFT on the surface at what seemed 20 ft, can't remember leader length. Hit 'em right where I was aiming.
I don't know if I could do that with the metal one I have now, not the same balance or grip.
Don- Now I don't mean to be nosey but what's the device laying atop engine box, looks like it's made of stainless?