I'm sure the rest of the stormtroopers will be along soon to get into a discussion but I would say the best thing Brett could do is to carry on calling into the park, but start asking people about their rigs!!!
The last time I fished (which was some years ago now) I was using size 6 Mugga hooks (barbless) with Kryston Mantis as a hooklength and I was doing a little trick which Gary Appleton showed me which involved shrink tube.
As I say I'm sure some of the chaps will be along soon. Until then "never underestimate the power of the darkside"
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The City Bumkin