In reply to Post #1
What do you consider "at a distance"?

I opted for Berkley Whiplash in 45lb tied to a SUBline Tapered Leader (10lb to 40lb) to take the shock out of the cast when hitting the clip. The braid is 0.16 and flies off but I would recommend wetting first and using something to protect your finger on the cast if you want to keep it!

In reply to Post #1
As others have said, where about is it snapping?

If it is not snapping at the leader knot and it is the braid that is snapping, are you using a dedicated spod rod with 50mm guides?

When I first started spodding I tried to get away with an old carp rod (using a medium spomb so approx 3-4oz in weight) and the braid would frap-up against the first guide and cause the line to crack-off. My solution was to purchase a dedicated spod/marker rod using spod/marker braid tied to a SUBline Tapered Leader (10lb to 40lb) with an albright knot. - Not had an issue since...

In reply to Post #5
My Mrs bought me a moon chair for my birthday and don't get me wrong, they are extremely comfy but as you say, the weigh a ton and are not fun to lug around on a day session.

I'll do some research on the Advanta DPM recliner. I was hoping I could pick something decent up for under £100 though.

In reply to Post #4
Thanks for the honest feedback... I will keep looking to see what else I can find.

In reply to Post #1
Don't want to drag up an old post but did you end up getting one of these? I'm currently using a Nash Indulgence Half Moon chair but they are too big and bulky to be lugging around the bank for an overnight/day session.

In reply to Post #16
Interesting... I didn't realise the margins would be as high as that but fair enough to them.

I went back and checked my order and I paid 65p a lead (3oz in-line) plus postage but I'm not going to grumble at that. Mark Payne Leads on Facebook if it is of any interest to you.

Just been reading this thread and have a slightly off topic question to anyone who makes their own leads... I have never looked into making leads but wondered how much benefit there is in it. I usually pay 80p - 90p each for leads up to 3oz (swivel & In-Line) off of a FB page which are off good quality. I'm happy paying this price but wondered out of curiosity what it's costing you in material/gas costs to make them yourself on a non-commerical setup?

In reply to Post #43
It's a shame really... I'm from the generation of watching these carp anglers on youtube to try and learn how to become a better angler and it just makes you wonder how much of it is BS.

In reply to Post #37
If you search Monster Particle on FB it comes up.

"The rumours are true, we have removed certain anglers from the brand for using or testing hormones in the UK, yes we can not 100% prove what they was using said hormone but telling the bailiff does not help the case.

We want to be 100% clear we do not stand behind or support anyone who uses or tests such things, it can be deadly and not to be used in the fishing industry. Since hormones have come out in the lime light a few anglers has tried to find out what it is and I'm sure some anglers have been testing god knows what to try and get an edge

Please anglers only use fishing bait don't go testing products that are not used for the fishing industry, we have no idea what effects it could do to the water and the fish. Is it really worth it?

We didn't want to make a statement about this but we can't keep hiding comments made on our posts. I'm sure every company in the trade and every angler agree they should not be used in any situation."

In reply to Post #283
FISH10 for 10% off.

The expiry on the leaflet is 31/12/2022 but unsure if there is a cap on how many times it can be used.