Many thanks for the responses, they were very helpful. Someone must have read this thread because this morning I was collared and offered a PEN Squall 15 at a very favourable price.

I won't be fitting this to one of my Veritas rods, I took the opportunity to purchase a another rod in case I can't take to the multiplier system ... and that would be the best excuse I could think of at the time. I had a very good reason to take this option (a third rod) but I will go into this if what I have in mind pays dividends.

Anyway, thanks to those who gave advice, it was well received. Today I took delivery of the hooks I ordered from the UK: expensive ... very. Worth it? Many times over. It is said nobody ever regretted buying quality, they are worth all I paid and they fit the 'Splash Down' bait release system perfectly.