I was in a similar spot a couple years back—needed decent legroom and boot space without going full 7-seater. I ended up going with a Skoda Superb Estate, and it surprised me how comfy the rear seats were, even for my tall brother. It's also got Android Auto, massive boot, pretty slick auto gearbox, and zero issues reliability-wise so far. Not the most exciting car, but ticks all the boxes for practical use.

If you ever end up buying something out of town or need to move vehicles around for family, I had a pretty smooth time using this motorcycle shipping service recently. Was super helpful when I sold my old bike to someone across the state. For more details check https://www.a1autotransport.com/motorcycles/

If you're just after the function, a lot of people DIY it with large bulldog clips, battery clamps, or even a carpenter's clamp and just add a bit of weight with washers or lead strip

You can just about fit a set of rods across the back in a Yaris if you take the tips off or use a holdall. Bedchair with the seats down? Tight but doable depending on the model and how bulky your gear is

You can try using a baiting needle or a loop turner to thread the braid through more gently without pushing and fraying it

Yeah, that in-between phase after stopping meds can feel like walking a tightrope with no net. One thing that's helped me feel more grounded is looking into treatments that don't just numb things but actually try to rebalance what's off. I've been trying https://releaf.co.uk/. Only mentioning it because it genuinely helped take the edge off for me when nothing else really clicked. Just in case you're still exploring options

They're decent for what they are, I mean they have good consistency, decent soak, and they don't go mushy like some cheaper shelf-life options. That said, if you're after top-tier results, freshly prepared particles will always edge out shelf life. But for convenience and short sessions, Carp Particles UK stuff holds up well

In terms of fishing results, no noticeable boost in bites compared to untreated pellets. If anything, I'd just say it's handy if you're in a bug-heavy swim

That's a weird one, especially with no sharp objects around and the wheel not even fully inflated. It's possible the tube inside (if it's not solid) got pinched or deteriorated over time. Some cheaper or older wheels do randomly fail like that. If you've been using it regularly with heavy gear, it might've just reached its limit

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Try using a lighter lead, around 2.5oz to 3oz. It won't sink as deep and still lets you cast far. You could also switch to a lead shape with more surface area, like a flat pear, which helps keep it on top of the silt

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I have tried this spray. Recommend it