In reply to Post #15
even after a couple of.years they would still look after you, they value their customers...atleast they're sorted 👍
even after a couple of.years they would still look after you, they value their customers...atleast they're sorted 👍
I'm all in favour of paying a bit extra if the item is more than likely going to outlive you. Let's face it, there's bugger all really to go wrong on a bank stick so a quality made set should never break
In reply to Post #17
Steve Neville - they'll last a lifetime
Also got Jag black sticks which are a lot lighter but not as sturdy as the Nevs
Steve Neville - they'll last a lifetime
Also got Jag black sticks which are a lot lighter but not as sturdy as the Nevs
In reply to Post #18
Yes I have some Steve Neville bank sticks. I also have some made by Keith as well as Chris Brown. I'm certain I'll never need to replace any of them in my lifetime.
Yes I have some Steve Neville bank sticks. I also have some made by Keith as well as Chris Brown. I'm certain I'll never need to replace any of them in my lifetime.
The simple answer if you want your banksticks to last is to either purchase a dibber or have one made, as I did.
In reply to Post #1
I use various lengths and use two per rod. I'd like them, but I'm not buying 18 of them. Cheap ones for me. Never had any issues.
I use various lengths and use two per rod. I'd like them, but I'm not buying 18 of them. Cheap ones for me. Never had any issues.
In my humble opinion it is worth my investment buying decent bank sticks.
I use Defiant MPS auger point bank sticks for carp fishing, will never need to replace them.
Also use Chris Brown bank sticks on the river, bought the setup second hand but will still outlast me and so lightweight its unbelievable.
I use Defiant MPS auger point bank sticks for carp fishing, will never need to replace them.
Also use Chris Brown bank sticks on the river, bought the setup second hand but will still outlast me and so lightweight its unbelievable.
In reply to Post #22
Used Interlok in the past, light & very strong the anti twist design works well, they lock solidly with very little effort.
Currently using MPS Defiant augers which go into pretty much any ground & seem pretty indestructible.
So yes worth paying the extra for uk made quality.
Used Interlok in the past, light & very strong the anti twist design works well, they lock solidly with very little effort.
Currently using MPS Defiant augers which go into pretty much any ground & seem pretty indestructible.
So yes worth paying the extra for uk made quality.
In reply to Post #23
I'm currently using interlock banksticks and bars, they are steel and weigh a tonne, am thinking of changing for that v reason.
I assume they done an alloy version?
I'm currently using interlock banksticks and bars, they are steel and weigh a tonne, am thinking of changing for that v reason.
I assume they done an alloy version?
In reply to Post #24
Interlok banksticks and bars are made from high grade aluminium, not steel.
Interlok banksticks and bars are made from high grade aluminium, not steel.
In reply to Post #25
The outer casing of mine are definitely not aluminium, inner yes.
They are probably 15y + old so clearly they've now changed.
They are v.heavy, but v well made.
The outer casing of mine are definitely not aluminium, inner yes.
They are probably 15y + old so clearly they've now changed.
They are v.heavy, but v well made.
In reply to Post #26
Are you sure they are interlock then? Because Gary always used only Ali even long before he started interlock. They never did anything in any sort of steel
Are you sure they are interlock then? Because Gary always used only Ali even long before he started interlock. They never did anything in any sort of steel
In reply to Post #27
I will check now mate
I will check now mate
In reply to Post #27
Yes interlok pressed into stick below thumbscrew.
15 inch long
Weight 17oz.
Maybe they just feel heavy to my old arms lol.
Is this the weight you would expect from aluminium? I really don't know.
Anyrate I wouldn't be surprised if these are 20years old, no issues.
Yes interlok pressed into stick below thumbscrew.
15 inch long
Weight 17oz.
Maybe they just feel heavy to my old arms lol.
Is this the weight you would expect from aluminium? I really don't know.
Anyrate I wouldn't be surprised if these are 20years old, no issues.
In reply to Post #29
Some Ali is surprisingly heavy, it depends on the grade of it. Top quality gear though that they make, and will outlast a lot of the cheaper stainless stuff on the market
Some Ali is surprisingly heavy, it depends on the grade of it. Top quality gear though that they make, and will outlast a lot of the cheaper stainless stuff on the market