In reply to Post #10
I was going to do that but I would rather save that money and put it towards a Primus set TBH.

I've been using the Trakker marble and I'm on the lookout for something else. The handle on mine keeps coming loose and it can end up with dinner on the floor if your not careful. I always have to have my finger on the lock button on the handle to give it a bit of extra grip. I have been looking at the Primus pans now and there removable handle looks more sturdier.

Could it be the rig glue you are using on your rig knots causing the damage? I'm using the same set up as you, 3oz leads, size 8 hooks, 4 inches DM braid and I am not experiencing mouth damage, never mind damage on both sides. The only thing I am not using is the rig glue. I've never used it, so I don't know what it is like but is it possible it could leave edges that could cause the damage along with the weight of the lead?

In reply to Post #1
It was just after getting dark and I had set my rod on the pod after casting out, i was kneeled down and looked up for what ever reason and there was a owl hovering right above my head, I couldnt hear it al all. Scared me and I bet I scared it also. It was winter and I had a hood up, maybe it could see part of my face and thought I was dinner.

In reply to Post #151
I had a bottle explode on me last night , I used a 7up bottle, it looked bloated and the bottom had popped out. I got 5 more bottles sitting here. I am wondering if it would be ok to open the lid slightly and let some of the gas out or would that ruin it?