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Lightweight 3/4rod sleeves (18 posts / 948 views)
chillen81 chillen81
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Post #1 14 Aug 2026 06:54
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Anyone know were i can get some lightweight 3/4 rod sleeves (non padded),
Ive already got some thinking anglers sleeves but want something lighter again?
Cheers
kells kells
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Post #2 14 Aug 2026 09:50
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Of it single sleeves your after I'm sure ESP used to do nylon light weight sleeves. Pull ties below the reel with elastic butt sleeves.😀
chillen81 chillen81
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Post #3 14 Aug 2026 11:35
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In reply to Post #2
Thats exactly what im after nylon sleeves but esp dont do them anymore 😕
Just wondering if anyone other company do them
MrGreen MrGreen
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Post #4 14 Aug 2026 11:47
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In reply to Post #1
I think these are only lightly padded. Give them a call to double check:

LINKY POO™ https://johnsonrosstackle.co.uk/thinking-anglers-olive/20860-thinking-anglers-extendable-single-rod-sleeve.html



The only lightweight unpadded nylon sleeves I can remember are the Aqua Products ones. I have a set and they’re spot on. You’ll probably only find a set on eBay nowadays but they’re pretty rare.

The alternative is to make some. It’s literally one folded piece of material and a small piece of material to create the reel pouch. If you cut the material out a machinist will be able to sew one together in 5 minutes.
Belch Belch
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Post #5 14 Aug 2026 12:43
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In reply to Post #1
Cotswold Aq used to do some lightweight nylon 3/4 sleeves - ideal to stop catching rings/line in trees and undergrowth . . .

Just done a search - they still do - CA Lightweight sleeve

Bl**dy hell they're expensive - might dig out my og ones and sell 'em!
Baitman Baitman
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Post #6 14 Aug 2026 14:12
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In reply to Post #5
Do cotswold do anything thats inexpensive!
But £40 for a single nylon sleeve is a piss take, I'm going to wait for the Temu one 😎

Having said that, I've just bought three thinking anglers 3/4 sleeves off ebay for £40 including postage.

For many years I have used a quiver with no sleeves and never had any issues with ring damage.
I have acquired some 13ft aviators and they have the stand off K series fuji guides and they look like they will be more easily bumped when loading the car, especially if we travel two up, its a tight squeeze in the mondeo estate...
chillen81 chillen81
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Post #7 14 Aug 2026 15:11
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In reply to Post #6
£41 plus postsge 🤯 sorry im up for supporting britsh made Brands but 🤯
vossy1 vossy1
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Post #8 14 Aug 2026 15:24
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You have a choice but to call it a pee take is a bit strong. You say it's expensive, but why, because you're used to Chinese prices. Is £40 really that much in actual fact.

How long do we think it takes to cut out and sew up...a hour maybe and NOTE by a time served seamstress who won't be on min wage, hopefully, and rightly so. Then add in materials, machinery, building, future R&D, do you reckon you could make it for less than £20?

And if you do, is it unreasonable to want 100% RRP more than production costs, not forgetting taxes.

CA aren't playing on a level playing field and they shouldn't try to compete with China

Min wage: -78% China vs United Kingdom Avg. salary: -65% China vs United Kingdom

If only the government had the balls....ho hum.
Baitman Baitman
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Post #9 14 Aug 2026 15:40
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In reply to Post #8
Thanks for your opinion 🙄
framey framey
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Post #10 14 Aug 2026 16:04
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Aqua still do them

What about army Andy
He could probably knock you a set up as would probably
Custom carp products etc
vossy1 vossy1
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Post #11 14 Aug 2026 16:17
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In reply to Post #9
You're more than welcome 😉
Belch Belch
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Post #12 14 Aug 2026 17:27
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In reply to Post #10
Aqua jobbies are heavier - much denser materials etc . . .and cheaper (!)
chillen81 chillen81
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Post #13 14 Aug 2026 17:58
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Cheers for the replies lads managed to pick up some mint aqua ones
👍
dickweed dickweed
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Post #14 14 Aug 2026 20:32
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Give Edel Maya a call.
MrGreen MrGreen
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Post #15 15 Aug 2026 11:48
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In reply to Post #10
The current Aqua ones that are available are the padded version. They used to do a lightweight unpadded version as well.

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