Just wondering what people think of this tripod not the deluxe one I used it yesterday for the first time my first impression is it's cheaply made and one big take the lot would go over and why o why didn't they make a hole in the block where the 2 spikes come from to put a peg in
Also the buzz bars are wobbly overall not that impressed just wanted to know what others think
I was thinking of going back to sticks
Also the buzz bars are wobbly overall not that impressed just wanted to know what others think
I was thinking of going back to sticks
In reply to Post #1
I prefer single storm sticks on the whole and find the Korum Tripod adapter (when used in conjunction with 2x Preston Off box angle locks) and a Fox buzz bar more useful if you cant get them in . . .do also own the Tripod and yes it can be a bit wobbly - nothing that a dab of superglue on the buzzbars and a bungee and bivvy peg around the frame doesnt sort!
I prefer single storm sticks on the whole and find the Korum Tripod adapter (when used in conjunction with 2x Preston Off box angle locks) and a Fox buzz bar more useful if you cant get them in . . .do also own the Tripod and yes it can be a bit wobbly - nothing that a dab of superglue on the buzzbars and a bungee and bivvy peg around the frame doesnt sort!
I personally think all the korum and prologic river pods are cheap crap. When i fished the trent i had a cygnet skyliner pod which was in a different league altogether but it should be as its twice the price but it was so big and bulky so sold it and went back to fox storm poles. So im with belch, storm poles every time unless your on concrete of course but im yet to fish anywhere i cant get my storm poles into the ground.
In reply to Post #1
I use sticks for my barbel set up.
I have two storm poles so I can fish side by side separate rods when needed, but 90% of the time I much prefer the convenience of a single stick with a double buzzer bar.
The storm pole has a screw end on it so it grips better and doesn't twist around in softer ground.
The angle tilt adaptor is a absolute essential to make sure rods sit correctly and safely on the alarms.
I use separate short sticks with butt cups for the bottom end of the rods, it's rock solid.
I use sticks for my barbel set up.
I have two storm poles so I can fish side by side separate rods when needed, but 90% of the time I much prefer the convenience of a single stick with a double buzzer bar.
The storm pole has a screw end on it so it grips better and doesn't twist around in softer ground.
The angle tilt adaptor is a absolute essential to make sure rods sit correctly and safely on the alarms.
I use separate short sticks with butt cups for the bottom end of the rods, it's rock solid.
I would have to agree. I've never fished anywhere that I can't get banksticks in and I do scratch my head when I see great big pods set when the banks are very soft.
There may be a reason for using tripods that I have missed but I can't fathom it and I've no wish to carry any more kit than I need
There may be a reason for using tripods that I have missed but I can't fathom it and I've no wish to carry any more kit than I need
In reply to Post #5
Funny how we all have different experiences !!
I have fished LOTS of pegs where trying to get a bankstick in amongst the built up rock filled banks is nigh on impossible
I would always if possible fish storm poles on the Tidal Trent where I fish and found straight points go in much easier than trying to get screw points in amongst the rocks too
as far as Tripods go
I did have 3 A solar world wide WITH the global kit
that I sold as it was heavy and overkill IMO
I have a Mk2 Korum river pod and a Prologic Sky pod BOTH PODS do a brilliant job if you take the precaution of a bungy and peg round the back leg this makes it impossible to be towed away by a passing boat
the difference between the 2 pods is the Korum is super lightweight and your fishing in no time
its PLENTY strong enough YES IF YOUR DOPEY AND LEAN ALL YOUR WEIGHT on it it will slip
but trust me a double figure barbel will bend your 2.75lb test rod double on it and the legs wont slip mine never has and Ive caught dozens
the Prologic sky pod is a much heavier stronger more versatile pod that takes a while to assemble and pack up but can be configured like a conventional pod or a sky pod
Funny how we all have different experiences !!
I have fished LOTS of pegs where trying to get a bankstick in amongst the built up rock filled banks is nigh on impossible
I would always if possible fish storm poles on the Tidal Trent where I fish and found straight points go in much easier than trying to get screw points in amongst the rocks too
as far as Tripods go
I did have 3 A solar world wide WITH the global kit
that I sold as it was heavy and overkill IMO
I have a Mk2 Korum river pod and a Prologic Sky pod BOTH PODS do a brilliant job if you take the precaution of a bungy and peg round the back leg this makes it impossible to be towed away by a passing boat
the difference between the 2 pods is the Korum is super lightweight and your fishing in no time
its PLENTY strong enough YES IF YOUR DOPEY AND LEAN ALL YOUR WEIGHT on it it will slip
but trust me a double figure barbel will bend your 2.75lb test rod double on it and the legs wont slip mine never has and Ive caught dozens
the Prologic sky pod is a much heavier stronger more versatile pod that takes a while to assemble and pack up but can be configured like a conventional pod or a sky pod
In reply to Post #6
I saw your pod on another thread and bought the same one and I take your points on board I can put a bungee on it but the point is we shouldn't have to do something to the pod korum should have put something on to lock it down
Such as a hole in square block to put a peg through
The other thing others have said about gluing buzz bars can you explain thanks
I saw your pod on another thread and bought the same one and I take your points on board I can put a bungee on it but the point is we shouldn't have to do something to the pod korum should have put something on to lock it down
Such as a hole in square block to put a peg through
The other thing others have said about gluing buzz bars can you explain thanks
In reply to Post #7
IMHO There is not a pod made that used on a river should not have the rear leg pegged down
and if there was a hole for a peg I would not use it !!!
if you see my picture I can swing around the strap until I get a good fixing if you had a hole you would be to restricted if there was a rock under where the hole was for instance
OK
the buzzbar has a screw in square block I glued mine in as otherwise on a savage take it can twist unscrew this prevents that happening
IMHO There is not a pod made that used on a river should not have the rear leg pegged down
and if there was a hole for a peg I would not use it !!!
if you see my picture I can swing around the strap until I get a good fixing if you had a hole you would be to restricted if there was a rock under where the hole was for instance
OK
the buzzbar has a screw in square block I glued mine in as otherwise on a savage take it can twist unscrew this prevents that happening
In reply to Post #8
Thanks for help I think I will persevere with it as you said depends where your fishing I cannot get sticks in full of stones really hurt my hands I tried last season hammering them in still no good the stones move and sticks are wobbling that's why i bought this pod
Thanks for help I think I will persevere with it as you said depends where your fishing I cannot get sticks in full of stones really hurt my hands I tried last season hammering them in still no good the stones move and sticks are wobbling that's why i bought this pod
In reply to Post #9
exactly
where I fish some of the flood banks are built up with stone blocks and rocks impossible to get sticks in
but I have learnt without any question screw points are a lot worse to get in in these type of banks a normal point you can wiggle in between the rocks and sometimes get one in
exactly
where I fish some of the flood banks are built up with stone blocks and rocks impossible to get sticks in
but I have learnt without any question screw points are a lot worse to get in in these type of banks a normal point you can wiggle in between the rocks and sometimes get one in
In reply to Post #10
I have one and its fine though I use sticks and a pod.. you do need both should the situation arise. I fish the upper Trent so not the big boulders like lower tidal reaches.
You can buy an adaptor and use other buzz bars on them. Push the sticks in a bit or anchor with bungee. I wanted something light and not the scaffolding jobs you see.
I have one and its fine though I use sticks and a pod.. you do need both should the situation arise. I fish the upper Trent so not the big boulders like lower tidal reaches.
You can buy an adaptor and use other buzz bars on them. Push the sticks in a bit or anchor with bungee. I wanted something light and not the scaffolding jobs you see.
In reply to Post #1
I bought one, the clamps did not grip the square pegs right so i took it back and swapped it after being assured there was nothing wrong with it and then offered a different model from another supplier that was cheaper but better!
Checked the new one in the shop and it still had some pay in it but not as bad as the first one. After using it I would say it's a very good concept but very poorly built. After being disappointed I contacted Korum and sent them some pictures to get their take on it and give them some feedback, after a bit of email ping pong I ****ed it off
Would I buy another, when the mark 10 comes along and the clamps grip the buzz bars nice and tight, possibly, you have been warned, check it before you take it from the shop, I could have had two bad ones of course lol
I bought one, the clamps did not grip the square pegs right so i took it back and swapped it after being assured there was nothing wrong with it and then offered a different model from another supplier that was cheaper but better!
Checked the new one in the shop and it still had some pay in it but not as bad as the first one. After using it I would say it's a very good concept but very poorly built. After being disappointed I contacted Korum and sent them some pictures to get their take on it and give them some feedback, after a bit of email ping pong I ****ed it off
Would I buy another, when the mark 10 comes along and the clamps grip the buzz bars nice and tight, possibly, you have been warned, check it before you take it from the shop, I could have had two bad ones of course lol
In reply to Post #3
I personally think all the korum and prologic river pods are cheap crap
Can only comment on the Korum, echo that man
I personally think all the korum and prologic river pods are cheap crap
Can only comment on the Korum, echo that man
In reply to Post #13
I used mine well OVER 3 seasons and literally dozens of double figure barbel bending my 2.75lb rods double and my Korum river pod was rock solid as per my previous posts in this thread
of course to enable it to be super lightweight and compact super quick to set up and take down
its not going to stand up to some **** leaning on it trying to make it slip is it ? and why the **** would anyone want to ?
a F******g fish is not going to make it slip ? or move FFS ? some amazing comments on here
by people that havent actually used one they have great imaginations is all I can say
I sold my Solar worldwide with global kit as it was a heavy overkill and did f***k all my Korum could not do
unless I was carp fishing with 3 or 4 rods then you WOULD need something more substantial I agree
BUT IT WOULDNT BE CALLED A RIVER POD 
I used mine well OVER 3 seasons and literally dozens of double figure barbel bending my 2.75lb rods double and my Korum river pod was rock solid as per my previous posts in this thread
of course to enable it to be super lightweight and compact super quick to set up and take down
its not going to stand up to some **** leaning on it trying to make it slip is it ? and why the **** would anyone want to ?
a F******g fish is not going to make it slip ? or move FFS ? some amazing comments on here
by people that havent actually used one they have great imaginations is all I can say
I sold my Solar worldwide with global kit as it was a heavy overkill and did f***k all my Korum could not do
unless I was carp fishing with 3 or 4 rods then you WOULD need something more substantial I agree
BUT IT WOULDNT BE CALLED A RIVER POD
In reply to Post #14
The concept is very good. The quality is poor, or is two just a coincidence?
Your right, mines in the garage gathering dust, **** Barbel fishing, far too popular
The concept is very good. The quality is poor, or is two just a coincidence?
Your right, mines in the garage gathering dust, **** Barbel fishing, far too popular