I would think the missed bites are from small fish.1.7 is ok as long as the elastic is not too heavy maybe a size 6 would be about right.
Fishing at 5 metres I wouldn't bother with a hair rig just bury a light size 16 hook inside your corn or pellet.( tubertini 808 or preston pr32 ) .
or try a caster with an 18 hook buried inside or a bit of chopped worm.
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