In reply to Post #1
I've tried a few pods in the past year with fishing 10 foot rods myself the avid lok down was terribly made with no quality control or workmanship. The fox compact was a great pod except my 5500 reels wouldn't fit on without staggering them. The quest pod mk1 was nice but I had the same issue with my reels fitting. I am tempted to find some smaller reels but the 5500 do everything I need and I like them.
Currently using the Pro logic k1 low profile pod, it is quite wide but has been my favorite so far only downside I think is the connecting bar could be a bit longer or have an extension so you can get the 1st eye behind the alarm other than that it's been great and it's not cramped on the rear buzz bar
I've tried a few pods in the past year with fishing 10 foot rods myself the avid lok down was terribly made with no quality control or workmanship. The fox compact was a great pod except my 5500 reels wouldn't fit on without staggering them. The quest pod mk1 was nice but I had the same issue with my reels fitting. I am tempted to find some smaller reels but the 5500 do everything I need and I like them.
Currently using the Pro logic k1 low profile pod, it is quite wide but has been my favorite so far only downside I think is the connecting bar could be a bit longer or have an extension so you can get the 1st eye behind the alarm other than that it's been great and it's not cramped on the rear buzz bar
Nash KNX.
Another vote for Custom Angling Solutions gear. I treated myself to the modulus satellite/pod kit during lockdown and although it ain't cheap, it's excellent and breaks down small.
In reply to Post #16
All you have to do is make sure the reel handles are pointing down, I have 3 shimano xtb 14000 baitrunners all side by side without a problem on the fox compact black label
All you have to do is make sure the reel handles are pointing down, I have 3 shimano xtb 14000 baitrunners all side by side without a problem on the fox compact black label
In reply to Post #18
How do you find out what pods they actually make? just vague photos on the website
How do you find out what pods they actually make? just vague photos on the website
In reply to Post #20
Their Instagram page is your best bet - website not kept up to date.
Their Instagram page is your best bet - website not kept up to date.
In reply to Post #20
Website is not up to date. Look for them on Facebook and you will see lots of examples, then message him and say what you want to do and he always gets back promptly with a solution
Website is not up to date. Look for them on Facebook and you will see lots of examples, then message him and say what you want to do and he always gets back promptly with a solution
Don't have Facebook or any of the other ones. I'll give them a call I guess. How do the prices compare to defiant?
In reply to Post #23
He has two main types of pod, the 'satellite system' which looks like this which you can fish in many ways or the 'Resolute' which looks like this and is just a pod. He can make them any size (and colour) you like in any rod number you want.
I have the Satellite system as I prefer single sticks but it gives me the option of a pod if I need it plus a couple of stage stands on the outer sticks if I am fishing a stage and need it rock solid for fishing locked up I also have the option of threads in the front bank sticks to take hangers etc....no need for hockey sticks and why doesn't everyone do this 
He has two main types of pod, the 'satellite system' which looks like this which you can fish in many ways or the 'Resolute' which looks like this and is just a pod. He can make them any size (and colour) you like in any rod number you want.
I have the Satellite system as I prefer single sticks but it gives me the option of a pod if I need it plus a couple of stage stands on the outer sticks if I am fishing a stage and need it rock solid for fishing locked up
I also have the option of threads in the front bank sticks to take hangers etc....no need for hockey sticks and why doesn't everyone do this
In reply to Post #24
Thanks Smurf.
Thanks Smurf.
In reply to Post #24
How much is the satalite system?
How much is the satalite system?
In reply to Post #26
Not 100% sure and also depends on the spec as its so customisable but I think they start about £250
Not 100% sure and also depends on the spec as its so customisable but I think they start about £250
£280 for the 3 rod satellite system with pod conversion bar I think. I got shorter 2 rod bars as well for front and back as well as the 3 rod bars, came to £330. It's a lot of money but it's really good kit.
In reply to Post #1
Thumbs up for the Matrix Innovations Compact Patriot.
Very solid, might be a bit heavier than some of the carbon models about these days but love mine. £290 at JR.
Thumbs up for the Matrix Innovations Compact Patriot.
Very solid, might be a bit heavier than some of the carbon models about these days but love mine. £290 at JR.
In reply to Post #15
You mentioned black bank sticks being dispatched, don't suppose you know if that includes the xcavators as well?
You mentioned black bank sticks being dispatched, don't suppose you know if that includes the xcavators as well?