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Big fan of the esp claw hammers in size 5, only hook pattern I use 👍

Have been a long time admirer of XT. but after a few chats with fishing buddies who use the line they are also in agreement. I have horrendous issues of it flying off the spool (was loaded correctly and back wind). Definitely not the same line from years gone by!

Following, need to change my synchro xt so interested to read other reviews!

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I think you'll be okay, providing you're using heavy line and large hooks etc. also likely the weed will retreat a bit

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Me also, chods and a wide scattering has always worked for me 👌

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Been snooping around this thread. Totally agree with your last point, I've not edited a single picture other than exposure/brightness for years. The flexibility with the shutter speed, ISO and exposure available with most cameras these days makes it so much easier.

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The one more cast or whatever it's called is very good

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Tigers

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Not sure if this is up your street.. But thinking anglers think link in 30lb is good. It's stiff enough to kick away from the lead but supple enough I don't think it'll kink. It's of course not a coated braid but I use it on a crayfish infested water with weed and it does a great job..

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The bulk of my target fish have come end of jan-mid February. Banks are quiet too usually. There's my choice!