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And a significantly higher catch rate lol.....

It is. See Nick's link - 50p each.

Me neither. I've found plenty on the bank that I resort to if I lose one myself. I did once look at getting these, solely for weight saving: https://www.snowandrock.com/p/msr-carbon-core-tent-stakes-D1872092.html?channable=e18640.MTA0NjU4XzE4MA&colour=180&source=webgains&siteid=153495affiliate%3Dwebgains&utm_source=webgains&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=Octer However, at 50 quid for 8 I reckon I can deal with the extra kilo..... I tend to agree. That is truly saddening mate. I couldn't have cared less about kit when I was a lad, I just wanted to be on the bank trying to catch fish.

Outrageous price. You can get alu-alloy or even titanium pegs for less than that.

Same here. Ditched the bag, ditched the ground sheet, ditched all but 6 pegs. Same with my Lo Pro.

Me too. That is now my cold weather/long session option ha ha....

Lol, yeah, just like me mate. I had an Armo for cold weather/long sessions and sold it after it had just sat in my carp room gathering dust for almost 3 years!!

And in typical fashion today the Trakker website shows the new Tempest Brolly V2.... and it's gone from 4.4 kg to 5 kg. Not a massive increase but an increase never the less. A step backwards for what I'd want and one less option on the market.

When the old ones went wrong he had to borrow one of my spare Micron M's, 20 years old, they never give up!

A close mate had the old ones. They went wrong after a couple of years so he bought the new ones last year. They've just started going wrong too.

I do know what you mean. If I'd not had issues with water I'd still be using them I have to admit.

Imo the delks perform better. It's just the reliability that's the issue.

FYI the Skeetex Ultralight was ripped off by Navitas who released the Lite Boot which is slightly cheaper for exactly the same thing. I've been using them for over a year now, they're great. No need to get a size up with either of them - they're already nice and big to accommodate the inner.

Agree @kevtaylor. I still have a set of old micron m's and they work perfectly. It' why i moved to ntxr's after water problems with delks. Guess what.... they've been flawless.

It's a good question Nige. That said, in many (most) other industries R&D is covered by investment of profits, not by hiking the price up.

The way that stuff lasts he might as well give up fishing lol....

Not sure I agree with that buddy. Price point is used as a marketing tool in all industries, although I agree it's at its worst in carp angling. I would blame the tackle firms working the price point far more than I would the anglers who want decent gear. I buy whatever I think is best for the job. Sometimes it's the cheapest on the market, others it's the most expensive. It is what it is. There always has been and always will be cheaper options out there. Pays your money takes your choice. Now that I agree with 100% mate!

I do know Aqua went after Cyprinus in the courts but it was about the name. That's why their version of the Fast 'n Light was rename the Rapide. They couldn't do anything about the design which backs up your theory @harpz_31.

The DXR with the vibration sensing was one of the best alarms of all time. They can't do it now as it infringes Delks patent. Battery life is awful however, you have been warned. The LXR is the same without vibration I understand. The RX is (I think) a different generation of the DXR. They're all wicked alarms. Even the old cheapo Microns were great. They just don't let you down.

Lovely part of the country Phil, my parents had a place in Cromer so we used to spend a lot of time there. We'd visit Sherringham, Salthouse and Wells too, happy times for me and my twin brother.

Funny thing is I actually gave up smoking maybe 4 years ago...... apart from when I'm fishing. I can go as long as I want without a Fag, it doesn't bother me at all, but as soon as I'm heading down the lake my baccy comes out. Crazy really. That's one 50g I just can't do with out.

Not really the kind of thing I'd normally buy but for less than 20 quid I thought why not...... if they save me 100g, which they will, then I'm happy. And I can stare at them when I'm blanking.

Andy they've just sold out......

I realise these are not for everyone and very tarty but South Customer Reels are doing the RAD Angling Carbon Distance Stick kits for £19.50. They're normally nearly 40 quid so if you want to treat yourself to some tartism whilst saving a little weight and money: https://www.southcustomreels.com/product-page/carbon-distance-stick-kit

Tackle Discounts were out of stock when I needed one, they often are, but worth waiting for if you're in no rush. I needed one pronto but even at full price the Wychwood at 90 odd quid is a bargain compared to the next lightest (Trakker RLX Superlite @ £180!!!!).