Any users on here? When this is pegged down is it really rigid enough to be fishing locked up? Or can the bars spin round on a take?
I have the same question too 
judging by the jag black banksticks i reckon they would spin especially as the pod uses the old style non-lever lock for the uprights...
judging by the jag black banksticks i reckon they would spin especially as the pod uses the old style non-lever lock for the uprights...
In reply to Post #2
No it doesn't. They are all levers on the micro pod. I've seen it used for hit and hold snag fishing many times and never seen them spin.
No it doesn't. They are all levers on the micro pod. I've seen it used for hit and hold snag fishing many times and never seen them spin.
Oh right, must be old pics online then... Wonder why the first ones didn't have the lever locks for uprights but did for the legs etc
Edit: are you sure... cos even the pics on jag's website don't show lever locks on the uprights? Not even for the spare main bar or the pod pics themselves....
Edit: are you sure... cos even the pics on jag's website don't show lever locks on the uprights? Not even for the spare main bar or the pod pics themselves....
In reply to Post #4
My nano does not have levers on uprights, just the legs. In answer to question they do not suffer from twisting. I have had some savage takes on it too.
My nano does not have levers on uprights, just the legs. In answer to question they do not suffer from twisting. I have had some savage takes on it too.
In reply to Post #4
I've checked with the factory. As I suspected they are all levers. Thumb screw bank sticks aren't made anymore as far as I know. The uprights are stagebites and they have all gone over to levers since the new sizes were released so I can't see why the pods would use old style components.
I've checked with the factory. As I suspected they are all levers. Thumb screw bank sticks aren't made anymore as far as I know. The uprights are stagebites and they have all gone over to levers since the new sizes were released so I can't see why the pods would use old style components.
In reply to Post #6
Well thanks for checking with them
this must be a very new thing then, because the pod they just actioned off in August for charity below was supposed to be the latest all-singing all-dancing version but that still had the thumbscrew type levers at either end.
pod auction video
I also thought the torque bit could be used to tighten up those thumbscrews but that wouldn't be possible now with levers instead.
Saves me buying one for a while then anyway, I'll wait for the new version.
Well thanks for checking with them
this must be a very new thing then, because the pod they just actioned off in August for charity below was supposed to be the latest all-singing all-dancing version but that still had the thumbscrew type levers at either end. pod auction video
I also thought the torque bit could be used to tighten up those thumbscrews but that wouldn't be possible now with levers instead.
Saves me buying one for a while then anyway, I'll wait for the new version.
In reply to Post #5
That's good to hear it doesn't twist
What's the deal with the feet that you use for pegging down and for the screws, do the feet come off so they have the pointy bankstick ends instead? I'll get chucked in if I screw anything in to the wood on my lake, owner is a bit protective of the woodwork
That's good to hear it doesn't twist
What's the deal with the feet that you use for pegging down and for the screws, do the feet come off so they have the pointy bankstick ends instead? I'll get chucked in if I screw anything in to the wood on my lake, owner is a bit protective of the woodwork
the big black thumb screw on the end that holds the uprights is being changed to thumb lever???
In reply to Post #4
The thumb screw isn't on the upright, its on the three part horizontal, at each end. It can be tightened super tight with the included hex head tool.
The thumb screw isn't on the upright, its on the three part horizontal, at each end. It can be tightened super tight with the included hex head tool.
In reply to Post #10
thats why i was questioning it.
thats why i was questioning it.
In reply to Post #10
Yes that's what I mean - it holds the upright in place. The uprights aren't adjustable other than by sliding up and down and using this thumbscrew...
For a simple pod it isn't half complicated
I don't think they could change to lever lock as like you said, the hex screws can be used to tighten these up and that wouldn't work with the levers as far as I can see.
Which factory did you call blankasorus
Yes that's what I mean - it holds the upright in place. The uprights aren't adjustable other than by sliding up and down and using this thumbscrew...
For a simple pod it isn't half complicated
I don't think they could change to lever lock as like you said, the hex screws can be used to tighten these up and that wouldn't work with the levers as far as I can see.
Which factory did you call blankasorus
In reply to Post #7
there won't be a new version,all the legs come with levers but the big black thumb screws at each end will still be there.
there won't be a new version,all the legs come with levers but the big black thumb screws at each end will still be there.
In reply to Post #13
That sounds much more feasible to me... and it's what I thought until told otherwise.
Do you know about the feet for the pegs and screws, are those detachable so you can have pointy bits as feet instead?
That sounds much more feasible to me... and it's what I thought until told otherwise.
Do you know about the feet for the pegs and screws, are those detachable so you can have pointy bits as feet instead?
In reply to Post #14
No but you can use 4 small bank sticks if you like but that puts the cost up a lot.
No but you can use 4 small bank sticks if you like but that puts the cost up a lot.
In reply to Post #14
Why do you need pointy bits?
Why do you need pointy bits?
In reply to Post #14
the feet are attached to the legs.
the feet are attached to the legs.
In reply to Post #15
Thanks for that, you have saved me a fair bit finding that out before buying one. If I can get pegs in I'd be better off just sticking with my xcavators then
Thanks for that, you have saved me a fair bit finding that out before buying one. If I can get pegs in I'd be better off just sticking with my xcavators then
In reply to Post #18
You only need small wood screws to peg the feet down on a stage, cant you do that?
Go on Andy Clark's profile and look at his past posts, lots of good pictures.
You only need small wood screws to peg the feet down on a stage, cant you do that?
Go on Andy Clark's profile and look at his past posts, lots of good pictures.
In reply to Post #16
Because pegging and screwing just isn't for me
Seriously though, those feet look like they will just get dragged if not pegged or screwed down, or is that not the case?
Unfortunately, the owner of the lake goes spare about stage stands ruining the wood and has banned them, so it's a no-go there and other swims have old boat slipways that are concrete with ridges/cracks, so pointy bits would hold but the boaters get upset if I damage their slipways
Because pegging and screwing just isn't for me
Seriously though, those feet look like they will just get dragged if not pegged or screwed down, or is that not the case?
Unfortunately, the owner of the lake goes spare about stage stands ruining the wood and has banned them, so it's a no-go there and other swims have old boat slipways that are concrete with ridges/cracks, so pointy bits would hold but the boaters get upset if I damage their slipways
In reply to Post #20
I dont use mine on a stage, i use it on the bank at all different angles, bought a bank stick for the front when i need the rods up. Fish for big fish and never had it go over, its very well balanced.
You'd only need 2 screws for the back feet.
I dont use mine on a stage, i use it on the bank at all different angles, bought a bank stick for the front when i need the rods up. Fish for big fish and never had it go over, its very well balanced.
You'd only need 2 screws for the back feet.
In reply to Post #21
Bizarre as Ive had twist happen loads of time on mine the only time it doesn't happen is it I use an Allen key to tighten up the uprights, never had any issues with the legs though once pegged or screwed down they are solid
I can't help this k a lever would of been the answer to begin with
Bizarre as Ive had twist happen loads of time on mine the only time it doesn't happen is it I use an Allen key to tighten up the uprights, never had any issues with the legs though once pegged or screwed down they are solid
I can't help this k a lever would of been the answer to begin with
Hi. Sorry I think we were talking at cross purposes. I was trying to answer your question whilst at work and I think I had my wires crossed.
The pod legs have the new style levers on. The nut on the end of the pod bar that clamps the stagebite uprights is still the same nut with the hole in the middle to tighten with an Allen key.
Either way I've never seen one twist.
Sorry for any confusion.
The pod legs have the new style levers on. The nut on the end of the pod bar that clamps the stagebite uprights is still the same nut with the hole in the middle to tighten with an Allen key.
Either way I've never seen one twist.
Sorry for any confusion.
In reply to Post #23
No worries at all mate
I can see how the uprights are less likely to twist than the black banksticks as they are larger diameter than the inner of a bankstick and the knob has more to clamp down on to. Also you can use an Allen key to tighten them up too.
No worries at all mate
I can see how the uprights are less likely to twist than the black banksticks as they are larger diameter than the inner of a bankstick and the knob has more to clamp down on to. Also you can use an Allen key to tighten them up too.
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