Hi folks
I am a lifetime fisherman, bait and spinning for my first 20 years of life, mainly fly fishing for the past 20 years. This year i have taken up coarse fishing, with carp the main focus. Their are plenty of commercial carp fisheries where i live. Over the past few months i have been buying gear specifically for carp fishing. Now i am after a bankside rod rest. Can be for 2 rods, but would prefer for 3. I cant seem to decide what i want, traditional style of rod pod, the tripod style, or bank sticks.
To date i have been fishing small waters catching plenty of of 1kg to 2kg carp on the method feeder. These locations have grass banks. Soon i will fish some larger waters, one which is known for its very large carp with plenty 20kg plus fish, and this lake has wooden piers to fish from.
I love the tripod style, i was in Decathlon last week and really liked the look and feel of this: https://www.decathlon.co.uk/rod-pod-tripod-3-rods-id_8595605.html
However, after researching online, there are quite a few negative reviews on it, and i am also reading this tripod style is prone to being unstable. If watched YouTube clips with one loaded with rods being blown over in strong wind. I would love some feedback if this style is a good or bad choice.
I hear the traditional rod pod is not so popular anymore, and i'm not convinced i want this style, though it does seem practicle, and stable.
Then there are bank sticks, and my local carp tackle shop recommends these. They can be used on soil banks, and also fastened to wooden piers. Though i guess there will be situations where they are not useable, i.e. on hard ground or overgrown banks. I'm also not so keen on them being so low to the ground.
I only plan to buy one type, certainly for the forseeable future, so would appreciate any advice anyone can offer.
Budget £80, dont want to spend more than this just now.
Thanks
I am a lifetime fisherman, bait and spinning for my first 20 years of life, mainly fly fishing for the past 20 years. This year i have taken up coarse fishing, with carp the main focus. Their are plenty of commercial carp fisheries where i live. Over the past few months i have been buying gear specifically for carp fishing. Now i am after a bankside rod rest. Can be for 2 rods, but would prefer for 3. I cant seem to decide what i want, traditional style of rod pod, the tripod style, or bank sticks.
To date i have been fishing small waters catching plenty of of 1kg to 2kg carp on the method feeder. These locations have grass banks. Soon i will fish some larger waters, one which is known for its very large carp with plenty 20kg plus fish, and this lake has wooden piers to fish from.
I love the tripod style, i was in Decathlon last week and really liked the look and feel of this: https://www.decathlon.co.uk/rod-pod-tripod-3-rods-id_8595605.html
However, after researching online, there are quite a few negative reviews on it, and i am also reading this tripod style is prone to being unstable. If watched YouTube clips with one loaded with rods being blown over in strong wind. I would love some feedback if this style is a good or bad choice.
I hear the traditional rod pod is not so popular anymore, and i'm not convinced i want this style, though it does seem practicle, and stable.
Then there are bank sticks, and my local carp tackle shop recommends these. They can be used on soil banks, and also fastened to wooden piers. Though i guess there will be situations where they are not useable, i.e. on hard ground or overgrown banks. I'm also not so keen on them being so low to the ground.
I only plan to buy one type, certainly for the forseeable future, so would appreciate any advice anyone can offer.
Budget £80, dont want to spend more than this just now.
Thanks
In reply to Post #1
If you will be fishing places where the ground is not too hard then a pair of normal bank sticks and a pair of 2 or 3 rod buzzer bars will be enough.
However if the banks are hard or have wooden platforms etc. then a rod pod will suit the situation better.
If you will be fishing places where the ground is not too hard then a pair of normal bank sticks and a pair of 2 or 3 rod buzzer bars will be enough.
However if the banks are hard or have wooden platforms etc. then a rod pod will suit the situation better.
In reply to Post #1
The perfect choice is a rod pod that you can use as a pod, or as buzzer bar with banksticks, something like the Cygnet Compact.
The perfect choice is a rod pod that you can use as a pod, or as buzzer bar with banksticks, something like the Cygnet Compact.
In reply to Post #1
If you look at the pictures of the tripod pod you linked at Decathlon you'll see it has a hook underneath. That hook is there so you can attach* a line to something (like a eye bolt/tent peg) on the ground/wooden platform so it can't be blown over. If your fishing a croncrete peg take a drill and put a eye bolt in the ground with a wall plug.
Tripods are very popular in Europe, for good reasons too, never really caught on over here.
Personally I use a pod which can be used as sticks or as a pod, best of both worlds, out of your price range though, I wouldn't care what popular, more how it does it's job.
If fishing a platform I would always secure whatever I was using.
* also used to add weights for stability
If you look at the pictures of the tripod pod you linked at Decathlon you'll see it has a hook underneath. That hook is there so you can attach* a line to something (like a eye bolt/tent peg) on the ground/wooden platform so it can't be blown over. If your fishing a croncrete peg take a drill and put a eye bolt in the ground with a wall plug.
Tripods are very popular in Europe, for good reasons too, never really caught on over here.
Personally I use a pod which can be used as sticks or as a pod, best of both worlds, out of your price range though, I wouldn't care what popular, more how it does it's job.
If fishing a platform I would always secure whatever I was using.
* also used to add weights for stability
In reply to Post #4
Thanks everyone.
I'm aware of the hook under the tripod version to help secure it to the bank or platform. This fellow here seems to have tried that, but without the success: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkEwxZvFJ0s
He notes in the comments he ended up throwing the tripod to a watery grave. It does appear to be a strong crosswind, and his arrangement for the tripod setup might not be the best, i also don't know much about the quality of the Tripod brand Jaxon from Poland, but still, it is off putting seeing this clip. If i could be confident on the stability of the Decathlon tripod, I'd buy it in a heartbeat as i really liked the look and feel of it in the store, but i really want to avoid this instability issue. There seems to be quite a few anglers complaining on instability issues with tripod style pods, so i think i will rule this style out, unless any ardent tripod user on here can allay my fears and give me a strong recommendation for this style.
Thanks everyone.
I'm aware of the hook under the tripod version to help secure it to the bank or platform. This fellow here seems to have tried that, but without the success: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkEwxZvFJ0s
He notes in the comments he ended up throwing the tripod to a watery grave. It does appear to be a strong crosswind, and his arrangement for the tripod setup might not be the best, i also don't know much about the quality of the Tripod brand Jaxon from Poland, but still, it is off putting seeing this clip. If i could be confident on the stability of the Decathlon tripod, I'd buy it in a heartbeat as i really liked the look and feel of it in the store, but i really want to avoid this instability issue. There seems to be quite a few anglers complaining on instability issues with tripod style pods, so i think i will rule this style out, unless any ardent tripod user on here can allay my fears and give me a strong recommendation for this style.
In reply to Post #5
In that clip he has the supporting cord in entirely the wrong place, it should be directly beneath the tripod, centre of all the legs, no surprise it blew over really.
If in doubt why not buy the Decathlon pod and try it out at home, you can always take it back if you don't like it
In that clip he has the supporting cord in entirely the wrong place, it should be directly beneath the tripod, centre of all the legs, no surprise it blew over really.
If in doubt why not buy the Decathlon pod and try it out at home, you can always take it back if you don't like it
I have used tripods a lot !! when I fished in France for a few years
and the picture in the Decathlon made me laugh as its back to front !!!! and agree with the comments a bag of sand hung from the hook if you cant get a peg in works well in a storm
a pod I use in my river fishing is very VERSATILE and worth considering ProLogic sky pod
here is a video sadly not in English just mute the sound LINKY POO
and the picture in the Decathlon made me laugh as its back to front !!!! and agree with the comments a bag of sand hung from the hook if you cant get a peg in works well in a storm
a pod I use in my river fishing is very VERSATILE and worth considering ProLogic sky pod
here is a video sadly not in English just mute the sound LINKY POO
In reply to Post #4
Vossy,
Do you use stage stands on wooden platforms or go with the pod?
For ages I used my pod and was lucky enough that the pegs I fished had chicken wire, so I could tie wrap or cup hook the pod to the platform.
Really thinking about getting stage stands myself, got a mate who can knock me some up that I can use whatever size bankstick I need.
Pods are definitely a must for hardcore or gravel though, a few swims like that on Nazeing
Vossy,
Do you use stage stands on wooden platforms or go with the pod?
For ages I used my pod and was lucky enough that the pegs I fished had chicken wire, so I could tie wrap or cup hook the pod to the platform.
Really thinking about getting stage stands myself, got a mate who can knock me some up that I can use whatever size bankstick I need.
Pods are definitely a must for hardcore or gravel though, a few swims like that on Nazeing
In reply to Post #8
Not posh enough for stage stands Nick
Fished a water in France for 7 years, Solar Sod pod used, bit of inner tube round the back post screwed into the wooden staging. Always used a rod off to the side on long sticks, for that reason alone space permitting I'd buy stage stands.
If your mate can do them, get em 👍
Not posh enough for stage stands Nick
Fished a water in France for 7 years, Solar Sod pod used, bit of inner tube round the back post screwed into the wooden staging. Always used a rod off to the side on long sticks, for that reason alone space permitting I'd buy stage stands.If your mate can do them, get em 👍
In reply to Post #9
Thanks Mate.
Just asked him to sort them out for me.
That inner tube is a clever idea
Thanks Mate.
Just asked him to sort them out for me.
That inner tube is a clever idea
In reply to Post #10
Used to do a lot of cycling back then, always some scrap somewhere. Compression straps, old Fox tent rope, Amnesia, Cat braid Ton Up, anything to hand
Used to do a lot of cycling back then, always some scrap somewhere. Compression straps, old Fox tent rope, Amnesia, Cat braid Ton Up, anything to hand
In reply to Post #11
Thanks for all of the feedback. I have decided to get bank sticks, and probably the type with 2 posts to each buzz Barr. I will also buy stage stands, and this setup should cover me for the vast majority of my course fishing.
I notice there is a need for a tackle manufacturer to offer a complete set of bank sticks, including:
2 x buzz bars
2, or 4, bank sticks
2, or 4, stage stands
Butt grips
Carry bag
I'm hunting around but it seems there is no complete set anywhere, different bits and pcs need to be picked up here and there. And often the diameter of the bank sticks is not advertised, so impossible to know if they will fit 'X' pair of nondescript stage stands.
Although I have settled on buying bank stick set, the price of this stuff seems OTT to me. When I put it altogether, it's £80+ depending on the brands I choose. Seems overkill for what is pretty basic machinery.
Thanks for all of the feedback. I have decided to get bank sticks, and probably the type with 2 posts to each buzz Barr. I will also buy stage stands, and this setup should cover me for the vast majority of my course fishing.
I notice there is a need for a tackle manufacturer to offer a complete set of bank sticks, including:
2 x buzz bars
2, or 4, bank sticks
2, or 4, stage stands
Butt grips
Carry bag
I'm hunting around but it seems there is no complete set anywhere, different bits and pcs need to be picked up here and there. And often the diameter of the bank sticks is not advertised, so impossible to know if they will fit 'X' pair of nondescript stage stands.
Although I have settled on buying bank stick set, the price of this stuff seems OTT to me. When I put it altogether, it's £80+ depending on the brands I choose. Seems overkill for what is pretty basic machinery.
In reply to Post #12
Chris Brown do complete sets
Chris Brown do complete sets
In reply to Post #12
Quest tackle
JRC
Both do them in that price range
Quest tackle
JRC
Both do them in that price range
In reply to Post #14
Thanks for all of the helpful input. After lengthy deliberations over which bank sticks to buy, I could not find a ready set that met my requirements, and when I pieced all of the parts together individually from here and there, the total price for everything was OTT imo.
I ended up buying this rod pod from Decathlon: https://www.decathlon.co.uk/carp-rod-pod-id_8325510.html
I had it out during the week. It seems a decent enough bit of kit, I'm pleased with it. It comes with rod rests, butt grips and a carryall bag. It can also be used as bank sticks only. A steal at £30 I think.
Thanks for all of the helpful input. After lengthy deliberations over which bank sticks to buy, I could not find a ready set that met my requirements, and when I pieced all of the parts together individually from here and there, the total price for everything was OTT imo.
I ended up buying this rod pod from Decathlon: https://www.decathlon.co.uk/carp-rod-pod-id_8325510.html
I had it out during the week. It seems a decent enough bit of kit, I'm pleased with it. It comes with rod rests, butt grips and a carryall bag. It can also be used as bank sticks only. A steal at £30 I think.