In reply to Post #24
'Your probably not as old as me (50)'

Try 58!

They're not quite the same as the ones I'm using, The Korum bait band I'm using are on their hooks via a hair

https://www.bordonanglingcentre.co.uk/product/korum-hook-hairs-with-bait-bands-barbless/

In reply to Post #23
Not heard of 'John Roberts bait bands' .
I'll have to do some research as the size 8 Korum bait bands are no longer being produced.
I managed to find 14 pack on line left at AD and bought the lot.

Sounds all too technical for me.
I use size 8 Korum bait band hooks for my flota fishing. They're the easiest hook to band a dog biscuit on for me.
Had 2 x 18s and plenty of mid doubles on these. I do get through a few on a session though. 😃

In reply to Post #5
Do you mind wifi ask how much the 2.25 Torrix were?

I've just ordered a set of these but I think going forward I might just buy some fluro to make my own.
https://www.geminicarptackle.com/shop/tidy-booms/ronnie-with-spinner-swivels/

between Sutton & Banstead here.

I have a Fox 60 inch brolly and a solid aluminium auger pole to make sure its stable. It's perfect for day tickets to keep you dry or to keep the sun off/

Do Korda hooks come up big or small for the hook size?

I've recently bought 2 x different makes of size 8 hooks and one is more like a size 6.

I guess time will tell.

In reply to Post #34
Is Cygnet stuff crap then? I thought their stuff was ok?!?
If they don't work out I'll definitely buy the MPS ones.