In reply to Post #1
. . .have ordered a Carbon fantail from Defiant . . maybe have a look and add that to your list?
Saw an NBrice on my syndy the other week and used to drool over photos of these . . .after seeing one in the flesh however it still looked sexy but also too lightweight / flimsy / brittle to say the least . . .
. . .have ordered a Carbon fantail from Defiant . . maybe have a look and add that to your list?
Saw an NBrice on my syndy the other week and used to drool over photos of these . . .after seeing one in the flesh however it still looked sexy but also too lightweight / flimsy / brittle to say the least . . .
In reply to Post #11
The Solar although heavy is far from loose and wobbly and to date I've not seen a better pod design for versatility, Keith's Fan tail offers something the Solar doesn't do, the build quality could be better and if there was a titanium model that would be awesome.
The Solar although heavy is far from loose and wobbly and to date I've not seen a better pod design for versatility, Keith's Fan tail offers something the Solar doesn't do, the build quality could be better and if there was a titanium model that would be awesome.
In reply to Post #16
I own a N brice and they do look great, they also are pretty good for much of the banks i use it on, can be kinda fiddly to adjust with fat fingers in the cold but it does the job very well and is light and looks pretty good. The problem with light pods is that they need to be anchored imho , or at least some thought given to the fact you might actually get a take..
Its not the perfect pod but its pretty good ive had mine about 4 years i reckon and it still looks the same as when i got it, Not needed any repairs or replacements either...
I own a N brice and they do look great, they also are pretty good for much of the banks i use it on, can be kinda fiddly to adjust with fat fingers in the cold but it does the job very well and is light and looks pretty good. The problem with light pods is that they need to be anchored imho , or at least some thought given to the fact you might actually get a take..
Its not the perfect pod but its pretty good ive had mine about 4 years i reckon and it still looks the same as when i got it, Not needed any repairs or replacements either...
I had 1 of the 1st 3 rod Ti Panthers from Keith, I can't recommend it highly enough. I had 12'6" rods, now have 13', no problems though I guess it depends where you want to site them. IIRC Keith can make the centre bar different lengths, I was going to get a fixed length centre bar too, just haven't got round to it.
Bit of advice, make sure you know how you like your pod to sit. I prefer my rods to sit slightly down at the front on level ground. When I 1st discussed it with Keith 11" front and 13" rear was the recommendation but having checked with my TXI's and Solar Kit Offs I needed 8" at the front...quite a difference. (Yes,I like a slightly higher pod to trend).
Get the grub screws and a set of thumb screws. I prefer grub on the sticks as there's less to catch line on but I have thumb screws for the rest.
I asked Keith to make mine quick release, chassis to bar, ie, centre bar does not screw onto chassis, might be worth a thought.
If fishing your rods high move the chassis up the sticks 1st, don't be tempted to just up the sticks as that'll change the angles on the sensor/indicator. If fished high the pod can be slightly unstable to side takes, secure it with a bungee or something.
There's no need to overtighten the screws, some have dented their sticks doing it, I've even seen Solar Buzz Bars like that!
That second pic messes with your mind
Bit of advice, make sure you know how you like your pod to sit. I prefer my rods to sit slightly down at the front on level ground. When I 1st discussed it with Keith 11" front and 13" rear was the recommendation but having checked with my TXI's and Solar Kit Offs I needed 8" at the front...quite a difference. (Yes,I like a slightly higher pod to trend).
Get the grub screws and a set of thumb screws. I prefer grub on the sticks as there's less to catch line on but I have thumb screws for the rest.
I asked Keith to make mine quick release, chassis to bar, ie, centre bar does not screw onto chassis, might be worth a thought.
If fishing your rods high move the chassis up the sticks 1st, don't be tempted to just up the sticks as that'll change the angles on the sensor/indicator. If fished high the pod can be slightly unstable to side takes, secure it with a bungee or something.
There's no need to overtighten the screws, some have dented their sticks doing it, I've even seen Solar Buzz Bars like that!
That second pic messes with your mind
In reply to Post #19
That looks very nice
That looks very nice
In reply to Post #20
The quality looks superb
The quality looks superb