Does anyone know an alternative to Cotswold Aquarius?

I wanted to have 3 zips on the standard Aquarius Quiver (which costs 90 pounds) and they charged me an extra 80 pounds. I found that a bit ridiculous.

Speero also has lovely DPM luggage, but don't do custom work I think?

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Don't know how ca sell anything with there ridiculous prices what about army Andy he might be able to help

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Custom Carp Products might be able to help

Edel Maya worth a call.

CA is a rip off for anything bespoke.

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Definately custom carp products

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Bespoke angling on FB, do some really good stuff. Best quality I have seen by a long way. They have made a couple of items for me and can't fault them. Great quality materials and zips etc.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/bespokeanglingsupplies

Thanks guys, I will contact them all and see which suits me best.

Great advice all, I appreciate it!

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www.edelmaya.com

Edel maya is excellent, well made stuff and she makes anything you ask I think.

The bird that runs Edel Maya comes on this forum once in a while.

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Im sure she will be over the moon to be known as the “bird”

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I have already talked to her. She is really helpful indeed. I will finish my design and see what she says.

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Probably mate as we have had quite a bit of banter over recent months.

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I was thinking that woman would be better

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Bespoke Angling Supplies - get on FB speak to Ronnee Scott Wright - fantastic custom made luggage; have several items in my collection - all quality

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Contacted him yesterday, but looking at his Facebook page, it seems like he doesn't (actively) promote his company/service anymore. Last message is from 2nd April 2021.

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That's odd, when I looked the last message was from 11th November, so just 13 days ago.

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Ah yes I see what you mean. I looked at is own, personal page. Not his B.A.S. Community/Group.

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I have asked Ronnee for items on a couple of occasions and despite saying he will get back to me with prices etc he has never bothered....

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Had the same level of service so I went elsewhere

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Very strange and unlike Ronnee . . .you need to message him direct on his own FB (Ronnee Scott Wright) to enquire / order. Posts on the main FB BAS site 5 days ago so dont think they've gone under . . .

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That is too bad, because I liked his products the best actually.

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I messaged the mobile number that's on his Facebook and my mate contacted him via Facebook as I don't use it and got nothing back

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Agreed, I have had great service from them. He sometimes can take a day or so to respond, but I've had no issues and the gear is the best.

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Maybe best to join the FB group if you can and post on main B.A.S. page rather than pm. He probably gets inundated with private messages.

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Agree - and either way def worth the wait IMO. I've had items between 1-2 weeks of sketching them which for an inundated small biz is pretty sharp!

Just a little update.

Edel Maya made me a bag for my infil panel. Quality is really good and nice price! Happy with it and I now would love to have one of their bedchair covers.

I also had contact with Ronnee of Bespoke Angling Supplies. He is busy with finishing off orders for Christmas and we will proceed further after Christmas.

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"I also had contact with Ronnee of Bespoke Angling Supplies. He is busy with finishing off orders for Christmas and we will proceed further after Christmas"

I wouldn't hold your breath...

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Have you had a few issues with him?

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Yeah, contacted him on 2 separate occasions, first time he said he would come back to me, never did, chased him twice. Second time he took all the details said what i wanted was doable and he would get back to me with a price and again, he never did.

Won't be asking him a third time that's for sure!

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That sounds very similar to my dealings with him

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Hope is life haha

Thing is, B.A.S. is the only company who can make what I want. C.A. can too, but not for that price!

Chaps how can I contact Ronnee at BAS if I don't have FB pls? Does he have a number or email? Thanks

Personally I wouldn't bother. He never replies and if he does, he makes promises to contact you which he doesn't.

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Ok thanks

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I've messaged BAS on a few occasions - have always had a prompt and helpful reply and been happy with the product I have recieved.

I just came across the website of Midwater products. Seems like a reliable place to have custom luggage made too.

Try H.M supplies in camberley if you're local.