Hi guys, I took delivery of a new Wychwood Tactical Pod today and tried it out in the garden... what a pile of junk!! One of the 2 buzz bar type holders (that 3 banksticks go through) was loose on both ends so when set up the LH rod almost touched the middle rod at the end and the RH rod was miles away from the middle. I contacted them straight away to ask if they could arrange a swap of the faulty part only to be told they don't have spares so I need to return the complete pod back to the company I bought it from.
Whilst looking for a similar style but a little better quality (I am wanting to be able to keep my alarms on singles but if ever needed convert to a pod easily with the plan being to keep the middle section in my bedchair) I found that Sabre do a pod which looks almost identical so most likley out of the same factory which is a no but then found that Century make an almost identical one but in carbon (3.5x the price) and looks much better made. Has anyone on here any experience with Century pods? Are they worth the investment? For £350 I would expect it to last a good few years and at least still be making spares for a while.
Or can anyone recomend any other pods with the singles style (not Korda as not really singles despite the name). Ideally want to find a company who can still do repairs/spares in the future if they even exist anymore rather than a throw away unit.
Thanks
Whilst looking for a similar style but a little better quality (I am wanting to be able to keep my alarms on singles but if ever needed convert to a pod easily with the plan being to keep the middle section in my bedchair) I found that Sabre do a pod which looks almost identical so most likley out of the same factory which is a no but then found that Century make an almost identical one but in carbon (3.5x the price) and looks much better made. Has anyone on here any experience with Century pods? Are they worth the investment? For £350 I would expect it to last a good few years and at least still be making spares for a while.
Or can anyone recomend any other pods with the singles style (not Korda as not really singles despite the name). Ideally want to find a company who can still do repairs/spares in the future if they even exist anymore rather than a throw away unit.
Thanks
In reply to Post #1
Defiant mps,
Defiant mps,
In reply to Post #2
Thanks mate. Just had a look on their website and they make a titanium (panther) version which looks ideal.
Thanks mate. Just had a look on their website and they make a titanium (panther) version which looks ideal.
In reply to Post #1
If you want a single stick type pod set up. I'm with Braders it's got to be defiant. Small volume, Uk built quality service.
If you decide to move away from that style then obviously you'd expect me to say Jag, for all the same reasons listed above, quality, Uk built, proper after sales.
There's a market for all of this Chinese stuff for guys who are on a budget or perhaps don't fish that much and can't justify the expense. But I'm yet to be convinced that any of it is that good or will last anywhere near as long, or take anywhere near the abuse of the gear made by jag and defiant.
If you want a single stick type pod set up. I'm with Braders it's got to be defiant. Small volume, Uk built quality service.
If you decide to move away from that style then obviously you'd expect me to say Jag, for all the same reasons listed above, quality, Uk built, proper after sales.
There's a market for all of this Chinese stuff for guys who are on a budget or perhaps don't fish that much and can't justify the expense. But I'm yet to be convinced that any of it is that good or will last anywhere near as long, or take anywhere near the abuse of the gear made by jag and defiant.
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Thansk fellas. I used to have a JAG 316 none adjustable pod a few years ago and it was great (I never had the issues some reported with it slipping etc).
I now fish a few waters where there is no real place to put a pod (or even 3 sticks in the same area) so find singles work really well for me. I just like the idea that if I visit a water with a stage or hard standing I can convert the singles to a pod with minimal fuss.
The Wychwood looked ideal for £100 but it was just terrible. The Defiant Titanium one looks great at £225 as to be 100% honest I would have thought titanium was more expensive than carbon.
Thansk fellas. I used to have a JAG 316 none adjustable pod a few years ago and it was great (I never had the issues some reported with it slipping etc).
I now fish a few waters where there is no real place to put a pod (or even 3 sticks in the same area) so find singles work really well for me. I just like the idea that if I visit a water with a stage or hard standing I can convert the singles to a pod with minimal fuss.
The Wychwood looked ideal for £100 but it was just terrible. The Defiant Titanium one looks great at £225 as to be 100% honest I would have thought titanium was more expensive than carbon.
In reply to Post #3
Keith is on here Defiant.one,his pods are awesome.I have a 2 rod version with grub screw fittings and Keith made it to the exact specification I wanted regarding buzzbar width.Keith was superb to deal with,nothing was to much trouble and when my pod got delivered I was extremely happy.It feels light but strong and very sturdy.Buy with confidence
Keith is on here Defiant.one,his pods are awesome.I have a 2 rod version with grub screw fittings and Keith made it to the exact specification I wanted regarding buzzbar width.Keith was superb to deal with,nothing was to much trouble and when my pod got delivered I was extremely happy.It feels light but strong and very sturdy.Buy with confidence
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I've never used carbon myself as I'm a clumsy fecker and I know I will step back one day and tread on a stick. Plenty of guys use it though and say it's as strong as traditional bank ware but I'm not so sure.
I've never used carbon myself as I'm a clumsy fecker and I know I will step back one day and tread on a stick. Plenty of guys use it though and say it's as strong as traditional bank ware but I'm not so sure.
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The Century Stealth pod is certainly flippin pricey, but for me it has turned out to be an end game pod, the design is as flexible as you could want, built to last and very light. You could buy cheap copies (oh, you did, lol) but they wont last that long IMO..
Keith's gear is great, but you have the additional weight to bear in mind. Again, his pod will last a long long time..
The Century Stealth pod is certainly flippin pricey, but for me it has turned out to be an end game pod, the design is as flexible as you could want, built to last and very light. You could buy cheap copies (oh, you did, lol) but they wont last that long IMO..
Keith's gear is great, but you have the additional weight to bear in mind. Again, his pod will last a long long time..
In reply to Post #6
Thanks again mate. Have sent him a message so hopefully he will have one in stock.
Thanks again mate. Have sent him a message so hopefully he will have one in stock.
In reply to Post #8
Is the century pod not just a copy of Keith's?
Is the century pod not just a copy of Keith's?
In reply to Post #9
I would email him,he might not get back to you straight away but he will reply
I would email him,he might not get back to you straight away but he will reply
In reply to Post #10
Ah so Keith may have created this design first? If so, Century have definatley copied (or just got lucky in the design) as have Wychwood, Sabre and ND Tackle.
Ah so Keith may have created this design first? If so, Century have definatley copied (or just got lucky in the design) as have Wychwood, Sabre and ND Tackle.
In reply to Post #11
Sorry meant via email. Cheers
Sorry meant via email. Cheers
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I would strongly suspect there wasn't a lot of luck in the coincidence. I'd say blatant rip off might be a bit closer.
I would strongly suspect there wasn't a lot of luck in the coincidence. I'd say blatant rip off might be a bit closer.
In reply to Post #15
Was it Century or Custom angling solutions though
Was it Century or Custom angling solutions though