Tbh most hooks these days seem V sharp, to me anyrate.
I've tried and used an awful lot over the years, Angling iron are V good, but I've been using korda spinners for a while now with pop ups, I find the the points are turned over on nearly every fish though, not that it bothers me, they are V sharp.
Bottom baits, I use the angling iron wide gape or esp claw.

Any suggestions or advice appreciated, I use a quiver for day only sessions, and want to protect my reels, rather than have them rubbing and clattering against each other. Tia.

I brought a set of the NGT digital scales, they are clearly the same as the Sabers and others, also checked and found to be v accurate.
I don't use the tare function, so not sure if the early shut off is an issue.
Good scales imo.

In reply to Post #64
Im an ex syncro user, also spooled with 18lb gthd, had problems with it coiling, springing off spool, it wouldnt behave.
God knows why I chose 18lb, anyrate, replaced with 15lb gthd and happy enough with it, a little line twist, but not a real issue.
Not completely sold on it, but far better than the NEW syncro xt.

In reply to Post #1
I spooled up 3 reels weeks back, spool facing up (weighted down), in a small bucket of water.
Happy to say, 4 day sessions in, and I'm V pleased, no coiling and casts well.

Thanks for your replys, I have decided on a full 5 season bag, undecided between the 365 and the fox ventec ripstop atm

In reply to Post #4
I'm 67, yes I do feel the cold, would prefer a bag without needing a thermal cover tbh, just undecided wether I need a full on 5 season winter bag, or a so called 4 season.

I have a summer bag, but need a bag for September, October and April, May, I don't fish the winter nights. Price not too much of an issue, Tia.

Looking for a new mainline, does anyone use this line? Any reviews, good or bad? Tia.

V sad news indeed, rip.