Looking at three if anyone has any of these what's you verdict.
Century stealth carbon, like the single stick design but would prefer 6 inch sticks rather than the 9 and 12 it's sold with.
Jag black compact adjustable, expensive and not seen one as out of stock locally.
Nbrice carbon smoke, again never seen one but looks quality.
Do any of these also extend enough to use as a complete unit to accommodate 13ft rods?
Century stealth carbon, like the single stick design but would prefer 6 inch sticks rather than the 9 and 12 it's sold with.
Jag black compact adjustable, expensive and not seen one as out of stock locally.
Nbrice carbon smoke, again never seen one but looks quality.
Do any of these also extend enough to use as a complete unit to accommodate 13ft rods?
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If you like the century one why not get Keith make you one.Its where the century design was copied from,Keith is doing carbon version again.I have a two rod titanium panther and it is superb,the centre bar extends and my 13ft aviators fit on no problem
If you like the century one why not get Keith make you one.Its where the century design was copied from,Keith is doing carbon version again.I have a two rod titanium panther and it is superb,the centre bar extends and my 13ft aviators fit on no problem
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I have the jag pod you mentioned and I don't extend it with 12ft rods so I would imagine you could use 13ft rods with it extended easily mate, I looked at the same pods as you recently but I was out of with the century stealth with some of the reviews I read so I went with the jag instead
I have the jag pod you mentioned and I don't extend it with 12ft rods so I would imagine you could use 13ft rods with it extended easily mate, I looked at the same pods as you recently but I was out of with the century stealth with some of the reviews I read so I went with the jag instead
Worth adding Custon Angling Solutions modulus pod to your list.
I got one a while ago, very nice bit of kit.
I got one a while ago, very nice bit of kit.
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Looked at custom angling solutions because the century stealth blurb say they helped with the design.
Looked at custom angling solutions because the century stealth blurb say they helped with the design.
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Helped with the design
Helped with the design
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Did they forward a link to keiths Trident 😂?
Did they forward a link to keiths Trident 😂?
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Keith didn't invent the rod pod or auger point sticks, could argue the jag pod is a copy of the fox quatro but don't see people criticising jag.
Keith didn't invent the rod pod or auger point sticks, could argue the jag pod is a copy of the fox quatro but don't see people criticising jag.
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He invented the trident many years before century . Its a direct copy. The joke, such as it is. Was that they hardly needed input from CAS . Just a photo of the Trident.
He invented the trident many years before century . Its a direct copy. The joke, such as it is. Was that they hardly needed input from CAS . Just a photo of the Trident.
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Hi
I do not know about Century or JAG but I have owned Nbrice, Solar and now onto 2 x 2 rod Trident Panthers for Defiant MPS.
My rods are 13 footers
Nbrice looked good but I never got on with it. I could never get it looking correct but thats me however they're wasnt enough adjustment in the 'foot print' especially for long rods or a sloping bank.
The Trident Panthers are superb and give the ease of single sticks or pod set up. Very strong and light and dont come loose and wobbly like the Solar.
Hope this hlps
Chris
Hi
I do not know about Century or JAG but I have owned Nbrice, Solar and now onto 2 x 2 rod Trident Panthers for Defiant MPS.
My rods are 13 footers
Nbrice looked good but I never got on with it. I could never get it looking correct but thats me however they're wasnt enough adjustment in the 'foot print' especially for long rods or a sloping bank.
The Trident Panthers are superb and give the ease of single sticks or pod set up. Very strong and light and dont come loose and wobbly like the Solar.
Hope this hlps
Chris
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I have owned jag,custom angling solutions and now Keith's.The jag was ok but just could not with get on with trying get it sit right,Keith's is the best pod I have owned
I have owned jag,custom angling solutions and now Keith's.The jag was ok but just could not with get on with trying get it sit right,Keith's is the best pod I have owned
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Pm.
Pm.
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. . .have ordered a Carbon fantail from Defiant . . maybe have a look and add that to your list?
Saw an NBrice on my syndy the other week and used to drool over photos of these . . .after seeing one in the flesh however it still looked sexy but also too lightweight / flimsy / brittle to say the least . . .
. . .have ordered a Carbon fantail from Defiant . . maybe have a look and add that to your list?
Saw an NBrice on my syndy the other week and used to drool over photos of these . . .after seeing one in the flesh however it still looked sexy but also too lightweight / flimsy / brittle to say the least . . .
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The Solar although heavy is far from loose and wobbly and to date I've not seen a better pod design for versatility, Keith's Fan tail offers something the Solar doesn't do, the build quality could be better and if there was a titanium model that would be awesome.
The Solar although heavy is far from loose and wobbly and to date I've not seen a better pod design for versatility, Keith's Fan tail offers something the Solar doesn't do, the build quality could be better and if there was a titanium model that would be awesome.
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I own a N brice and they do look great, they also are pretty good for much of the banks i use it on, can be kinda fiddly to adjust with fat fingers in the cold but it does the job very well and is light and looks pretty good. The problem with light pods is that they need to be anchored imho , or at least some thought given to the fact you might actually get a take..
Its not the perfect pod but its pretty good ive had mine about 4 years i reckon and it still looks the same as when i got it, Not needed any repairs or replacements either...
I own a N brice and they do look great, they also are pretty good for much of the banks i use it on, can be kinda fiddly to adjust with fat fingers in the cold but it does the job very well and is light and looks pretty good. The problem with light pods is that they need to be anchored imho , or at least some thought given to the fact you might actually get a take..
Its not the perfect pod but its pretty good ive had mine about 4 years i reckon and it still looks the same as when i got it, Not needed any repairs or replacements either...
I had 1 of the 1st 3 rod Ti Panthers from Keith, I can't recommend it highly enough. I had 12'6" rods, now have 13', no problems though I guess it depends where you want to site them. IIRC Keith can make the centre bar different lengths, I was going to get a fixed length centre bar too, just haven't got round to it.
Bit of advice, make sure you know how you like your pod to sit. I prefer my rods to sit slightly down at the front on level ground. When I 1st discussed it with Keith 11" front and 13" rear was the recommendation but having checked with my TXI's and Solar Kit Offs I needed 8" at the front...quite a difference. (Yes,I like a slightly higher pod to trend).
Get the grub screws and a set of thumb screws. I prefer grub on the sticks as there's less to catch line on but I have thumb screws for the rest.
I asked Keith to make mine quick release, chassis to bar, ie, centre bar does not screw onto chassis, might be worth a thought.
If fishing your rods high move the chassis up the sticks 1st, don't be tempted to just up the sticks as that'll change the angles on the sensor/indicator. If fished high the pod can be slightly unstable to side takes, secure it with a bungee or something.
There's no need to overtighten the screws, some have dented their sticks doing it, I've even seen Solar Buzz Bars like that!
That second pic messes with your mind
Bit of advice, make sure you know how you like your pod to sit. I prefer my rods to sit slightly down at the front on level ground. When I 1st discussed it with Keith 11" front and 13" rear was the recommendation but having checked with my TXI's and Solar Kit Offs I needed 8" at the front...quite a difference. (Yes,I like a slightly higher pod to trend).
Get the grub screws and a set of thumb screws. I prefer grub on the sticks as there's less to catch line on but I have thumb screws for the rest.
I asked Keith to make mine quick release, chassis to bar, ie, centre bar does not screw onto chassis, might be worth a thought.
If fishing your rods high move the chassis up the sticks 1st, don't be tempted to just up the sticks as that'll change the angles on the sensor/indicator. If fished high the pod can be slightly unstable to side takes, secure it with a bungee or something.
There's no need to overtighten the screws, some have dented their sticks doing it, I've even seen Solar Buzz Bars like that!
That second pic messes with your mind
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That looks very nice
That looks very nice
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The quality looks superb
The quality looks superb
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