In reply to Post #15
Put that on a concrete base and a strong side wind will catch the rods. Op said fishing concrete base or wood but obviously wood can be screwed into for a fixing.
Put that on a concrete base and a strong side wind will catch the rods. Op said fishing concrete base or wood but obviously wood can be screwed into for a fixing.
In reply to Post #16
Just fill some sort of bag with some type of ballast to hold it down in strong winds, and voila, problem solved friendorino.
Just fill some sort of bag with some type of ballast to hold it down in strong winds, and voila, problem solved friendorino.
In reply to Post #14
I've had the world wide blow over in extreme high winds. The newer solar ww has pegging points and they have had a pod anchor out for 20 years. Pods suffer this even used to use elastic bands and pegs on my gardner 3 decades ago.
As for concrete either a sandbag or wind break
I've had the world wide blow over in extreme high winds. The newer solar ww has pegging points and they have had a pod anchor out for 20 years. Pods suffer this even used to use elastic bands and pegs on my gardner 3 decades ago.
As for concrete either a sandbag or wind break
In reply to Post #1
I've personally gone through so many pods it's embarrassing, my favourite and current one is the cygnet quicklock pod as can just use the buzz bar set up or the pod depends on the peg I'm in and it wasn't overtly expensive
I've personally gone through so many pods it's embarrassing, my favourite and current one is the cygnet quicklock pod as can just use the buzz bar set up or the pod depends on the peg I'm in and it wasn't overtly expensive
In reply to Post #1
Cygnet compact pod is good value
Cygnet compact pod is good value
In reply to Post #1
In reply to Post #1
I've used a Cygnet Quicklock pod for the last 5 years or more. No complaints. Fairly light, stable, and a doddle to set up.
I see they have now launched a newer version with spring loaded legs. I don't know if this will be any better/quicker to set up, but I won't bother changing.... the original is good enough for me.
I've used a Cygnet Quicklock pod for the last 5 years or more. No complaints. Fairly light, stable, and a doddle to set up.
I see they have now launched a newer version with spring loaded legs. I don't know if this will be any better/quicker to set up, but I won't bother changing.... the original is good enough for me.
In reply to Post #18
Sand bag or wind break, so you carry these when fishing, good luck putting your wind break up on the concrete base. My work van always has 18v hammer drill and 7mm masonry bit brown rawlplugs and and cup hooks so no problem fixing any pod.
Sand bag or wind break, so you carry these when fishing, good luck putting your wind break up on the concrete base. My work van always has 18v hammer drill and 7mm masonry bit brown rawlplugs and and cup hooks so no problem fixing any pod.
In reply to Post #15
Might be perfect but those buzz bars just looks crap lol
Might be perfect but those buzz bars just looks crap lol
In reply to Post #23
I just use a tooth pick
I just use a tooth pick
In reply to Post #24
I quite like then look of them to be fair. Strong as you like when mashing them into the ground and don't grizzle if I scratch them up.
The JAG gear looks brilliant and I'm sure functionally exceptional, but 450+ sheets is far too much wonga to lash out on rod rests in my book. Saying all that, we're all different, which is a good thing 👍
I quite like then look of them to be fair. Strong as you like when mashing them into the ground and don't grizzle if I scratch them up.
The JAG gear looks brilliant and I'm sure functionally exceptional, but 450+ sheets is far too much wonga to lash out on rod rests in my book. Saying all that, we're all different, which is a good thing 👍
In reply to Post #26
I've got the CB products pod and it's gone over more than once....my fantail is better.
I've got the CB products pod and it's gone over more than once....my fantail is better.
Original Solar Sod Pod with the tri-posts front and rear weighs a ton and if that blows over then I would rather not be fishing.
In reply to Post #26
Got to admit I thought the same about the jag pods mate but I treated myself in October to a jag pod yeah it's expensive but it really is a stunning bit of kit, I love mine but tbh if I didn't have a accident in October and saved a lot of money on a few trips I wouldn't of bought it I don't think, only reason I did was to stop the mrs wasting it on something around the house haha
Got to admit I thought the same about the jag pods mate but I treated myself in October to a jag pod yeah it's expensive but it really is a stunning bit of kit, I love mine but tbh if I didn't have a accident in October and saved a lot of money on a few trips I wouldn't of bought it I don't think, only reason I did was to stop the mrs wasting it on something around the house haha
In reply to Post #27
I did think about getting one of Keith's kit, decided on the CB eventually. I do like Keith's gear 👍
I've not got concrete like OP has to contend with, though I've got some sketchey swims on my place. I pin my pod down via 2 carabineers and bivvy pegs, does the job 👌
I did think about getting one of Keith's kit, decided on the CB eventually. I do like Keith's gear 👍
I've not got concrete like OP has to contend with, though I've got some sketchey swims on my place. I pin my pod down via 2 carabineers and bivvy pegs, does the job 👌