In reply to Post #14
Wow, indeed that is a beast. Looks well made too!
Wow, indeed that is a beast. Looks well made too!
In reply to Post #15
Would want it only for Europe but they don't make them anymore. Wonder why could of just been made to order
Would want it only for Europe but they don't make them anymore. Wonder why could of just been made to order
In reply to Post #9
Globetrotter is a tank built to last forever, a mate had one and sold it to buy one of those fox sky pods but ended up buying the globetrotter back a year later, not seen him for some time but believe he still has it all personal choice but I'm a fan of the universal especially the euro version but it not cheap and to be truly universal you need to buy extra sticks but like the globetrotter I'm sure it would last a lifetime
Globetrotter is a tank built to last forever, a mate had one and sold it to buy one of those fox sky pods but ended up buying the globetrotter back a year later, not seen him for some time but believe he still has it all personal choice but I'm a fan of the universal especially the euro version but it not cheap and to be truly universal you need to buy extra sticks but like the globetrotter I'm sure it would last a lifetime
I've got the original Globetrotter, the one with the Tripost at the front, but I managed to get a second Tripost for the back.
It's ok but if you use it for a week, I find the Tripost's start to wobble just a little and need to be re-tightened, it's not a major problem but I thought I'd mention it.
It's ok but if you use it for a week, I find the Tripost's start to wobble just a little and need to be re-tightened, it's not a major problem but I thought I'd mention it.
Thanks again for your views, gentlemen. I will look for a mint used Universal pod.
In reply to Post #7
I have had a worldwide since they came out, also some extra long legs, brilliant pod but as you say that is my only criticism. When you have the tips up high, if it's very windy the pod has a knack of spinning round on the centre bar ditching the whole lot in the water!
Edit - Never heard of the universal, just had a google, looks a cracking bit of kit, probably last for years that too, says it's manufactured in the UK
I have had a worldwide since they came out, also some extra long legs, brilliant pod but as you say that is my only criticism. When you have the tips up high, if it's very windy the pod has a knack of spinning round on the centre bar ditching the whole lot in the water!
Edit - Never heard of the universal, just had a google, looks a cracking bit of kit, probably last for years that too, says it's manufactured in the UK
In reply to Post #21
The universal is a cracking bit of kit Chris but a bit overkill for the waters i fish so went back to my rp1.
The universal is a cracking bit of kit Chris but a bit overkill for the waters i fish so went back to my rp1.
In reply to Post #21
Sold mt Jag super compact adjustable when I gave up session fishing but kept my euro universal in case I need it on the river or start session fishing again.
Sold mt Jag super compact adjustable when I gave up session fishing but kept my euro universal in case I need it on the river or start session fishing again.
In reply to Post #22
Must admit, looks a rock solid
Love my worldwide
Must admit, looks a rock solid
Love my worldwide
In reply to Post #24
I have the solar universal euro. Not actually used it yet but its a quality bit of kit, missions to align properly. Way over the top for UK fishing in my opinion and use my Jag RP1 but for big waters in France it will be perfect.
I have the solar universal euro. Not actually used it yet but its a quality bit of kit, missions to align properly. Way over the top for UK fishing in my opinion and use my Jag RP1 but for big waters in France it will be perfect.
In reply to Post #25
What do you mean by 'missions to align properly'?
What do you mean by 'missions to align properly'?
In reply to Post #26
Every leg has to be aligned level, every leg has to be screwed in, you have to extend both buzz bars and attach them compared to the rp1 which is literally take out of bag open and go its a mission. Still glad I have it but its not as easy as some to setups
Every leg has to be aligned level, every leg has to be screwed in, you have to extend both buzz bars and attach them compared to the rp1 which is literally take out of bag open and go its a mission. Still glad I have it but its not as easy as some to setups
In reply to Post #27
Ah now I understand. Thanks for your explanation. I never really considered the RP1, but just seen a video about it and indeed it's very clever.
Ah now I understand. Thanks for your explanation. I never really considered the RP1, but just seen a video about it and indeed it's very clever.
In reply to Post #27
It only takes a few minutes once you get used to though, but I would only use it if I were session fishing .
It only takes a few minutes once you get used to though, but I would only use it if I were session fishing .