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Thanks for the tip, It probably doesn't matter either way like you said.

Hi, I'm using small PVA mesh bags of boilie only, (2 x 15mm and 6 x 12mm baits ) with a match the hatch pop up on a Ronnie rig, barbless hook with a supple hook link on a lead clip. When using barbed hooks, does it matter if you have PVA residue on your hook where the barb is? I've tested the rig several times in a pan of water and most times there's a large visible amount of residue stuck on the underside of the barb that rarely completely melts. If I use barbless hooks the residue always slides off past the hook point. I'd rather use barbed if possible. Thanks

I'll probably do just that, save a few quid.

Hi Yonny, Thanks for the info, I own a set of Aviators (12ft Flex). The rods were purchased because it's a proper hike fish to fish some of the best swims. (15 min walk with a barrow) With smaller rods i'm hoping to get my kit there in one trip. I'm walking my rods there first and then returning with the barrow It's a large estate lake that has a dam wall at one end a bottle necks. The top end is a long underhand chuck or a gentle overhead lob at best. I use 2oz leads exclusively for this. I sold my SS2600's a few years back. With the above info would you still purchase some new smaller ones or save some cash and make do with what i've got? Cheers.

These are XTD's, not XTB as in the title of the post. Thanks

Hi, I've ordered some new Harrison Telos 10ft, 3lb rods. I fish exclusively with braid on my syndicate, the butt rings for the new rods are 50mm so it shouldn't frap. The rod will be on the pod most of the time, except for casting and playing fish. I did see a video with Matthew Collins where he says big reels are good on short rods, however i'm not sure if my MGS would be overkill? https://www.facebook.com/reel/1009833238059372 My current reels are the newest version by Shimano and weigh roughly the same as some other smaller big pit reels. https://www.anglingdirect.co.uk/shimano-aero-technium-mgs-xtd-reel?itemId=99245&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20817704584&gbraid=0AAAAAD_NdB59VxiRgpQ9v1mVJxNU34KzX&gclid=CjwKCAjw0LzWBhBOEiwAKQd0cBExgg0HDJogvtnlybb3_o1_koo1c9LGRLylfIeL7W4w7yVd34vDzxoCUZwQAvD_BwE I don't want to buy a new set of reels for these rods if I don't have to. Cheers, Luke

Cheers Kev. 👍

Thanks Yonny. 👍

Hi, I'm looking to buy the Tundra salopettes by Fortis online. I Would like to know what size fits best for a person that is about 5.9ft tall, 30 inch leg and 15 stone. Does anyone have these thats's a similar size to me? Cheers.

Thanks mate. I already have those Korda sleeves and beads. I'll go with the leadcore. Probably get the ESP bulk spool in silt. Thats the stuff I used back in the day. Cheers. 👍

Thanks Pal

Thanks for your info mate. The reason I prefer a leader is that I dont trust line thats been on a spool for ages to sit flush on a deck like a leader. I fish braid when allowed and will always use a few feet of 25lb fluro as a leader. I've got to steam that leader straight before casting out to be happy. No need for steaming with leadcore or leadfree. It means I take less kit like stove ect... I purchased some Gardner Camflex Continental. Its easy to splice and looks the part. Does it really matter if it still sinks without lead? Chèers Luke

Hi, I just got a ticket on a new lake that allows leadcore and leadfree leaders. I fished with Leadcore about 15 years ago, My set up is a hinge rig helicopter style. What's your preference if you could use both? Cheers Luke

Thanks mate

Hi, Has anyone used these in a size 8 on the business end of a rig? I've used them in size 11's, but 8's look a little blatant because of their shine. I don't get on with putty, not sure if i'm best off with a standard size 8 swivel or are these size 8 PTFE swivels that are meant to spin better elite and I'm over thinking it. Cheers fellas.

Thanks for the detailed info, it's much appreciated.

Hello, Does anyone know if a finished 14mm cork ball pop rolled with a 10mm cork ball will hold up a hinge or chod rig? All the places I know that sell them only do them in 16mm. I was thinking about making my own and don't want to waste money on hardware if 14mm finished hook baits are not up for the job. Thanks

Only 75p a pack on Total Fishing Tackle, ordered 35 packs to get the free shipping. bet that don't have them. https://www.total-fishing-tackle.com/avid-armorok-chod-hooks-barbed

It makes sense to me now you've mentioned it. Thanks

Hi Yonny, Thanks for the positive comments regarding Trent Shrimp. I've decided to go for it. I only hear praise for Trent and they've got those white cork balls back in stock at last Cheers for also sharing your common capture, what a creature!! Luke

I like the Korda subline in 20lb, its over 0.4mm in diameter, not busted on me yet.

Hello mate, Thanks for the detailed response, The Squid does smell good, funny how it's only us anglers that appreciate the smell, my mrs says it stinks! lol!! I've got some shrimp in shelf life, do you use shelf life exclusively now? I've dabbled with them in the past. lost one on my last outing after baiting with Trent Shrimp shelf life only. Trent said about mixing both but that fried my brain even more, I only like to use one boilie. With a quality name like SAS (who dares wins) makes me think it will be the squid. Lets see, its a biggie for me changing. Thanks again pal. Its much appreciated!

Hi, Has anyone done well on Trent SAS Squid? I purchased a kilo of each SAS Squid, Shrimp and matching cork ball pop ups. They both look and smell amazing, I'm torn between the 2 and am looking to bulk buy soon. I see online lots of folk rate the shrimp, not much info on the SAS squid. Squid flavoured baits do well on my lake, but shrimp sounds like it can't be ignored. Thanks Luke

Thanks for the heads up!

Thank you