In reply to Post #4
The XRs already have pretty decent carbon washers so no need to upgrade.

They just need to wear in. After the 1st session they will be lovely and smooth. Mine were exactly the same

Its usually just dirt in the line guard channels. I've had loads of different Ultegras over the years and never had an issue.

I've had mine for 3 years and it's still like new. its not had loads of use but done 2 weeks in France and a few shorter sessions. I use it for overnighters without the inner capsule and door at the moment and can't fault it.

In reply to Post #1
The ngt 1's have a little c clip..but they do fall off quite easily

I use the £15 20k mah Belkim power banks off amazon, 5 of them fit in a goo case and I just take what I need. Lasts a week if I need it or I just take 1 for an overnighter..also if 1 goes down I still have 4 left. The only issue is the output is 15w max..so no good for laptops etc

In reply to Post #1
I had the v1's and now the v2's..I think both times I set the tone at home then just used them (I did set the colours on the v2's too) but, the only time I change any settings is if there is a need for it..like fishing to snags or avoiding false beeps..In my mind it's better to have the option than not. I do have the instructions downloaded to my phone but I rarely need them, you could also print it out and keep it in your alarm case if you wanted. (I used to keep my Prologic SMX instructions in the case for if I ever needed to re-pair them).

In reply to Post #17
I use Gardner pro in 12lb on my casting rods, quality line & cheap. Just a shame the higher breaking strains arnt quite as good.

In reply to Post #1
I had a similar experience with xt in 15lb. I even tried gardner fluro lube on it and it would be ok for the 1st few casts, then back to coiling again. I'm back on Exocet pro in 18lb and not sure why I changed in the 1st place!

In reply to Post #1
Sonik Gravity 12ft 3.25lb for £60 a rod at total fishing. Or Shimano tx2s for 100 quid a rod at AD. I've owned both and they are both great rods, but also both distance orientated, so depends what you are looking for.