In reply to Post #1
Time will tell. I am certainly not comfortable polluting a lake with leads unnecessarily. Unfortunately most, including the major tackle companies and their influencers could not care less.

In reply to Post #1
I have a few pairs of Revolution Race Pro Rescue Trousers. I think they are great and would go for these over any fishing brand. Practically live in them for work and all outdoor activities. The Nordwand trousers are great as well.

As others have mentioned Craghopper have some good options and I have the Kiwi Pro trousers. Fairly decent and affordable but pretty basic overall.

In reply to Post #1
I've been using the XT loaded on one rod and have no complaints so far. It sinks well and cast pretty well (compared to the flourocarbon I was using anyway). I only purchased it as the on-site tackle shop didn't have the normal XT when I wanted to try that. Many seem to rate the normal version over the loaded version.

In reply to Post #14
Just clip a small carabiner through the loop. Job done.

In reply to Post #12
Agree. Always impressed with how sharp their cryogen range is.

In reply to Post #16
That looks pretty decent. Not one I had looked at. Thanks for the suggestion.

In reply to Post #1
I have tigerline in 16lb on two of my rods. Great stuff and goes down well. I've read others say that it's hard work and too wiry off the spool. It is to an extent, but I found it perfectly manageable just following basic advice from this forum. Casting it's not amazing, but that's kind of the compromise with fluorocarbon. It will frap but not all the time. I use it for waters where casting distance isn't too far. I think you could achieve the 90 yards required with a bit of effort. I have recently tried ESP Syncro XT Loaded on one rod where longer casts were required and that seems to sink very well as well.

In reply to Post #7
I have the 18m Tackle box telescopic and would recommend. They take a bit of getting use to but are really great pieces of kit.

In reply to Post #1
If you are purchasing this as an out an out cradle it's not the one. I have the compact and when not used as a cradle it's a fairly sizable mat with an acceptable amount of padding that rolls up nicely. Cotswold Aquarius have now released a similar mat that looks more robust and a bit better quality.

I think ESP got the marketing wrong on this one tbh. This type of mat is never going to cut it as a cradle. Unfortunately, a few cheap components let it down as well (rusting). I mainly use it for other species or when I need to travel really light for a sneaky session.

I am happy with my JRC hi care when using a barrow. Could still do with finding a cradle that packs down flat.

In reply to Post #1
I use the leeda bass bag for weighing most of the smaller species I fish for. Not used it for chub but I would imagine it will be fine. Only £5.