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In reply to Post #42
I already have Super Compact Adjustable (which now that its discontinued I think I'll keep indefinitely) and a Nano Pod / 2+1s! SC is most used with 12' rods and bigpits / Nano on small waters with 10's and SS2600s - both are really good on uneven ground and the Nano especially on staging with the supplied screws etc but saw a RP1 on my lake over the weekend that looked perfect for smaller rods / rapid assembly etc
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In reply to Post #41
completely different tbh, I got rid of my rp-1 only because I've been fishing waters where I need to wade out so using my 2 plus1s buzz bars and storm sticks is easier as it's just a case of unscrewing the buzz bars....the rp1 is a quick set up, flatish ground kind of pod with some adjustability but for me it would of meant unscrewing all the alarms every time to put on buzz bars or long banksticks every time I needed to wade out.
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In reply to Post #41
I have the super compact and will put the rp1 through its paces this weekend and let you know how they compare.
The one thing about JAG is their quality are second to none but boy oh boy you shouldnt look at the price ha ha. As ordering the pod today I figured I will spoil myself and bought some safeliners with inserts, isotopes and hockey sticks, some snag ears with extra ears and rod lockers. Why not go all out I thought. Well in the end a rod pod has cost me £950 lol lol lol. And thats without the butt rests as already had them
Expensive hobby this carp business
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In reply to Post #30
So how does this compare in the real world vs the Micro/Nano?
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In reply to Post #38
I always contact them through messenger and they always reply back within the hour.
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I always contact them through Facebook,they're very responsive on there.
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In reply to Post #37
Yeah i went through their website, got nothing back. Just had a look and see they in stock. Much appreciated ordered some with snag ears
Lol have to edit this comment. Bought the pod 10 minutes ago just got the DPD tracking number for order. Looks like ill have a new toy for the weekends fishing
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In reply to Post #36
I messaged them on Facebook late yesterday, reply early this morning and already had tracking info supplied. Best interaction I have had with any manufacturer if I am honest.
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In reply to Post #35
Funny you should mentioned that as I have emailed them twice in the last couple of weeks and not had one single reply
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This thread reminded me how much I wanted one but couldn't find any in stock previously. Messaged JAG and as always customer service top notch, stock on their website of the stainless model which I wanted so order placed!
Should be a lot less faff than messing around with sticks which can be a struggle on some pegs I fish.
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In reply to Post #29
Yes the more i used my universal the more i didnt like it. Its a pain in the ass to set up compared to my rp1. Really well made pod mind, solar have really upped there game. The rp1 is so quick. Its literally out the bag and set up in seconds.
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In reply to Post #29
For ease of set-up I don’t think you can beat the RP1. Pop out the arms and extend the base and it’s ready. I use Basia SLD reels with my RP1, so you can definitely use with big pits. It is snug, but once you get used to that then it’s fine.
The full foibles would be that the bail arms and handles can touch, so you just need to align them, (most people do that anyway), and as the handle does sit just under the rod next to it you need to lift the centre and right hand rod slightly to the right as well as up to clear it smoothly, but that becomes second nature. Given the choice I’d prefer an extra inch of clearance between the rods, but then it wouldn’t pack down into a space that fits inside my holdall (which is something I really like). Truth is the snugness probably took two sessions to get used to then hasn’t caused me any issues since.
The ease of setup and flexibility it offers to be able to easily use as a 3pod, 2+1 or singles without having to screw and unscrew everything off bars is awesome and easily offsets the snug factor when fishing it as a 3 rod pod.
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In reply to Post #31
cheers stu ill drop you a pm
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In reply to Post #30
I just got a bespoke angling supplies bag for my rp1 Rob. Much better than the bag it comes in and has the extra pocket you require for indicators, receiver on the front.
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In reply to Post #29
Horses for courses - Ive been a jag fan boy for as long as I can remember and have had all there sticks 316, grey prolite, black prolite - micro pod, super compact and Ive had my prolite RP-1 since release and cant fault it - yes its expensive but jag gear holds its money and it hasnt cost me the world therefore when Ive uograded over the years
As has been mentioned customer service is excellent and Ive been to the factory to collect stuff in the past and when you see the scale of the business, the fishing side of the business is so small by comparison Im amazed they gave me the time of day to be honest
The RP1 does everything I want and is so easy to use - I use QDX and the 2 rod splay is great and the 3 rod has ample space for my reels - I leave mine set up at all times and its up and ready to go in less than 10 seconds
The only thing I would change is the carry bag to have a pocket for hangers, batteries, receiver etc and sleeves for spare sticks
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