I would really recommend a brand called Firepot. A bit more expensive than Wayfarer but really filling and healthy.

I have a set of Torrixs and have recently bought a set of South Coast Rods ST13CIs.

I’m really happy with both sets of rods and, like previously mentioned, the contrast between the rods is enough to cover every eventuality I can conceive within my fishing. The ST13s have made fishing at range a lot easier despite the Torrixs being able to go up to 30 wraps.

Potentially something to consider if you wanted to see something outside the Harrison family

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Not to have a go but do we really have to have AI responses on this forum? It’ll be a sad day when we’re not interacting with each other with our own words and instead just posting AI responses to posts

Korda’s SLR braid is sold as an ultra thin casting braid for extreme range. It doesn’t say breaking strain or diameter on the packet and they say it has to be used with a 30lb Armakord leader. It is incredibly thin and makes long range casting very easy

Any recommendations on a catapult for long range? Currently got an oldish orange ESP one that’s doing my head in with the elastic slipping.

Particularly interested in one that would be suitable for getting corn out accurately and as far as possible.

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Aside from most of the other comments giving you financial advice as I presume you're a grown adult who is capable of choosing how and when they spend their own money...

The V12 retail company the Tackle Box use are excellent and so easy to use. Basically set it up during purchase and then forget about it as I've had zero dramas during the 6 or 12 month period. Their customer service department is superb and it comes with the SAH branding guarantee.

Can't comment on the heads on mine as they've worked ok. But I can't believe how shoddy this pod is. Everything has become either too loose or too tight. I really expected more based off of previous purchases from Solar

Scarpa Rangers and Sealskinz goretex socks

Glad it's not just me that's had problems with Whiplash. By far the worst braid I've used. Snaps like cotton, smashed up the spigot on my spod rod and is a horrible pale green colour that looks like the stuff I bought from China a few years back.

Sadly this appears to be what happens when you spend your life on the bank full time whilst seeing your fishing and attached sponsorship deals as completely essential to your existence.

I'd love to see a "professional" angler (pains me to write that) who is relatively normal. A lifetime sat in the cold and wet chasing fish seven days a week isn't conducive with a normal outlook on life and top-of-the-tree social skills. Don't fall for the hype kids!