I am pleased the video helped, it is worth all the work to get comments such as that.

For general fishing I use a 4/0 hook but I am not adverse to dropping the size it the bites are on the shy side.

Again, and this is purely a personal point of view, if it's possible I do everything I can to avoid a breakaway sinker, yes I carry them because at times they are required. I have no objections to having a sinker that moves, this way I am covering more ground. Providing the drift is not taking me into foul ground or close to a neighbouring angler, I will always fish for a while letting the end gear do a little exploring.

Possibly the best bit of advice anyone can give you is use the rig you have confidence in. It works for me and I have no worries about a blank day ... that is providing they don't happen too often.