In reply to Post #9
Just use a thicker sewing needle, been using one for years.

In reply to Post #7
I have been using the esp stalkers for years, I even use them for pike, dont think you will be disappointed.

To stop the tubing coming out of the buffer bead, a tiny blob of superglue, and instead of a bead up the line mold some putty just big enough so the swivel can't pass.

In reply to Post #1
Canon 24mm f2.8 efs pancake lens, will have a field of view roughly 38mm on a 70d. For a small lens it produces good images.

In reply to Post #1
Second hand Daiwa infinity, or the original Shimano long cast, will be good for both.

In reply to Post #1
Get some 2 inch pipe lagging, cut off a 3inch length and wrap you longer rigs around it, then store them in an empty popup tub.

In reply to Post #1
Rigmarole h20 in 15lb, fantastic hoklink material, no steaming required, almost tangle free as well.

Meat grinder to chop up my bait, the Mrs is fed up of me using her food processor, Terry Hearns Through the mist , and the Marsh Pratley book.

In reply to Post #1
Have you thought about connecting the leader to main line with a needle knot, i have never had one let me down.

In reply to Post #1
Another good lens on a crop body, is the canon 24mm f/2,8 pancake lens. Cheap as well.