CYBERSHOT STEALTH This is my favourite new toy, it’s a kind of ‘sawn off’ Cybershot, but even so this amazing tool is capable of launching a range of different sized boilies a surprisingly long way. The Cybershot Stealth really is a stealthy tool and fits nicely into my Scope-everything stripped down the bare minimum type approach and I wouldn’t want to go fishing without it.
BUTT LOCKS I’ve been using the Butt Locks since they were first released which must be the best part of ten years ago, maybe longer? I’m on the bank pretty much every week throughout the year and despite many years of abuse, not one of my original set has ever broken or malfunctioned in any way. The new slightly redesigned Butt Locks are now available in two different sizes which means they will snuggly fit and securely grip just about any size or design rod butt or handle out there. I’ve only been using mine for a few months but they are so well made I’m sure they will perform just like the old set, again I’m well impressed.
NEW REELS! Another addition to my set up is the new BP 10 reels, these are probably best described as mini big pits. I find it amazing how we can sell a reel of this quality for under £50, the line lay and clutch are both superb which is one aspect that does let some similar priced reels down and they really are a joy to use. I’ve used Diawa SS 2600 reels since I first got my hands on some prototype Scopes, I’ve had the little SS reels for many years but I’ve noticed in more recent times they’ve become quite trendy. They are good reels but combining the new BP10’s with the Scopes I’ve found that I can cast much further and the set up just feels somehow better balanced. The BP 10’s don’t have the same cult status as the Diawa’s but one of the advantages of being old and being ‘off trend’ is that I can live with that!
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