In reply to Post #15
I have had 2 of the medium Fox spombs since they 1st came out. I replaced the cheap aluminium pins on the hinge with a small bolt and nut. They have had hundred's (possibly 1000's) of casts and are still working fine.
Still you shouldn't have to modify kit thats supposedly been field tested already!
The large size one that I bought at a later date lasted about 50 casts before the plastic lip on the lid catch broke off!
Never bothered replacing it and still use the large Original Spombs for heavier baiting.