Hi all,
Looking to buy a new 13 foot rod bag/holdall, the rods have 50mm butt rings. Any recomendations which ones would offer the best protection ?.
Cheerz Guys & tight lines
Looking to buy a new 13 foot rod bag/holdall, the rods have 50mm butt rings. Any recomendations which ones would offer the best protection ?.
Cheerz Guys & tight lines
In reply to Post #1
Cotswold trident 3/5, speero do individual rod sleeves that adjust for 12 to 13 foot rods.
Cotswold trident 3/5, speero do individual rod sleeves that adjust for 12 to 13 foot rods.
In reply to Post #1
Can't help with the recommendation on the bag I'm afraid.
I only have the one and it was included with the rod when purchased and has no name ...only 13' embroidered on it.
However...to increase protection I cut 35mm sections from closed foam half inch pipe lagging then cut a slot in the inner all the way round and V out the slot with a craft knife. This slips over the ring and is secured with a band.
It gives much more protection to the ceramic than the ones commercially produced.
Can't help with the recommendation on the bag I'm afraid.
I only have the one and it was included with the rod when purchased and has no name ...only 13' embroidered on it.
However...to increase protection I cut 35mm sections from closed foam half inch pipe lagging then cut a slot in the inner all the way round and V out the slot with a craft knife. This slips over the ring and is secured with a band.
It gives much more protection to the ceramic than the ones commercially produced.
In reply to Post #1
Nash subterfuge is the best I've seen for protection and remaining quite sleek. Bit pricey but catching one in a sale make it a bit more palatable.
Nash subterfuge is the best I've seen for protection and remaining quite sleek. Bit pricey but catching one in a sale make it a bit more palatable.
In reply to Post #1
I have the korda compac rod sleeves and they are incredibly well padded. If the compac holdall is the same padding (which I assume it is) then it will be one of the best I've seen.
I have the korda compac rod sleeves and they are incredibly well padded. If the compac holdall is the same padding (which I assume it is) then it will be one of the best I've seen.
In reply to Post #1
I've the trakker NXG it's well made and fine for 13ft rods.
Bought mine years ago, not that expensive either if your on a budget
I've the trakker NXG it's well made and fine for 13ft rods.
Bought mine years ago, not that expensive either if your on a budget
Thank you all for the recomendations , very much appreciated 
In reply to Post #7
I have a Daiwa Infinity one mate , does a great job , holds 3 made up with 50s etc etc , also 3 unmade, also well padded.
I have a Daiwa Infinity one mate , does a great job , holds 3 made up with 50s etc etc , also 3 unmade, also well padded.
All my luggage is speero these days but I still use Cotswold for rod protection as I still think they make the best rod holdalls.
In reply to Post #5
Thanks for the tip as never looked at them but mentioned them to someone yesterday and he said oh I've got a new three rod one you can have for £50 so bought it and have to say on first impressions it better than the cotswold trident I have.
Thanks for the tip as never looked at them but mentioned them to someone yesterday and he said oh I've got a new three rod one you can have for £50 so bought it and have to say on first impressions it better than the cotswold trident I have.
In reply to Post #5
2nd the compact 👍🏻 have one and it's spot on.. slimline and exactly what I wanted
2nd the compact 👍🏻 have one and it's spot on.. slimline and exactly what I wanted
In reply to Post #11
If I had to criticise anything about it, the net pocket is slightly to short and a tight fit, it would benefit fron being slightly bigger and would be nice if it had a waterproof lining with drain hole at bottom. If this was addressed it may well be perfect for me.
If I had to criticise anything about it, the net pocket is slightly to short and a tight fit, it would benefit fron being slightly bigger and would be nice if it had a waterproof lining with drain hole at bottom. If this was addressed it may well be perfect for me.
Found this review on the Korda compac 3+2 which is worth a look,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7bzDB-zZJU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7bzDB-zZJU
In reply to Post #13
Actually, in light of what I said about the net pocket, my net is the esp hearn with 44inch arms and deep mesh so a standard 42 with shallow mesh may fit better.
Actually, in light of what I said about the net pocket, my net is the esp hearn with 44inch arms and deep mesh so a standard 42 with shallow mesh may fit better.
In reply to Post #5
I ummmed and arrrred about a rodbag for months, then bought the korda compact 13ft..
I really like it, the inner pockets straps on the outside, everything is just right..
I ummmed and arrrred about a rodbag for months, then bought the korda compact 13ft..
I really like it, the inner pockets straps on the outside, everything is just right..