I'll pop down tackle shop and get my hands on some holdalls, the aesthetic desire though plays a part cause I want everything matching. If I have to sit blanking, I wanna look at my gear pleasingly while I do!
Ive got just about everything speero make and love the stuff. Top quality and not stupidly priced.
I use a trakker rod hold-all for my rods and single sleeves for my marker and spod rods, I did buy have the 5 rod bag before but how anyone can fit 5 rods into one of them is beyond me
In reply to Post #1
the nash subterfuge kit is very good - especially for rod protection
the nash subterfuge kit is very good - especially for rod protection
In reply to Post #19
I've had my Korda luggage for about 3 years now, not a single problem with any of it,12'6 rods fit in the 12ft holdall too which is a bonus
I've had my Korda luggage for about 3 years now, not a single problem with any of it,12'6 rods fit in the 12ft holdall too which is a bonus
Thinking Anglers luggage is very good quality.
Strange as over the last few years I have completely moved away from matching luggage as nobody does everything well. There are bits from fox, chub, speero and korum that are best in class but other pats of the range are pants. On sessions all my stuff is stashed under the bed or back of the bivvy, so I am pretty much cured. My advice would be don't compromise for a brand, get the best of what you can afford.
In reply to Post #22
Yeah it's a valid point but it's a compromise I'm willing to make so long as it's good quality.
I use bits from various companies in the rest of my angling, I.e Kaizens with Emblems, Delkims on summit bankwear. But if it can all live in matching luggage, I'd be much happier.
Yeah it's a valid point but it's a compromise I'm willing to make so long as it's good quality.
I use bits from various companies in the rest of my angling, I.e Kaizens with Emblems, Delkims on summit bankwear. But if it can all live in matching luggage, I'd be much happier.
In reply to Post #19
Nice camo on the subterfuge, I'll check out their range
Nice camo on the subterfuge, I'll check out their range
In reply to Post #15
I have an original Chub sleeve & hate it. zips up along the reel side & not the back & hard plastic bit at the top of the strap that digs into your shoulder.
wrt to luggage - I have a couple of Solar sleeves for my 10 foot rods & have been super impressed with them.
agree about ESP luggage - would love them to do a 3 rod sleeve. their quickdraw quivver is one of the best bits I have bought in years. 5 pockets with straps for anything rod / net / bankstick related. handles are a bit funny (designed for short rods) buyt my rod sleeves just slip into the outside pocket & I clip it on & use the strap for that instead.
I have an original Chub sleeve & hate it. zips up along the reel side & not the back & hard plastic bit at the top of the strap that digs into your shoulder.
wrt to luggage - I have a couple of Solar sleeves for my 10 foot rods & have been super impressed with them.
agree about ESP luggage - would love them to do a 3 rod sleeve. their quickdraw quivver is one of the best bits I have bought in years. 5 pockets with straps for anything rod / net / bankstick related. handles are a bit funny (designed for short rods) buyt my rod sleeves just slip into the outside pocket & I clip it on & use the strap for that instead.
In reply to Post #24
You may think the camo looks nice no good looking nice when it's falling apart
it is cheaply made and way overpriced not in the same league as TA speero Korda CA
You may think the camo looks nice no good looking nice when it's falling apart
it is cheaply made and way overpriced not in the same league as TA speero Korda CA
In reply to Post #26
Nothing wrong with Nash luggage. It lasts just fine
Nothing wrong with Nash luggage. It lasts just fine
In reply to Post #1
Most of my luggage is Trakker NXG and although its not the sexiest (standard khaki for me - their new camo is designed by a 3yr old) its stood the test of time and is well designed - the range is also huuuge - so if you do want to match everything you can down to the smallest lead pouch etc.
Of particular note are their carryalls and rod sleeves - have both the compact and compact barrow carryalls and they're perfect for differing length sessions. Have a couple of 12'/ a 13' and a 10' 3 rod padded sleeves (rod bags). Again really well designed IMO; spacious protective and versatile.
If I wanted to splurge I'd have everything made to order from BAS (have a couple of baitboat bags, a bivvy and a cradle bag) but this just seems daft. Have recently been through several cooler bags (NXG / TA / Spankmonkey) and settled on the Speero Modular. Again would consider changing everything for Speero as the quality is v good but the range is a little limited and most is oversized . . .
Honourable mention goes to Drennan Specialist - all my barbel luggage is from the Specialist range from rucksacks to triple slings to double /single sleeves / unhooking mats even a keepnet bag! Well made, functional and with decent zips - the rucksacks are particularly comfortable . .
Most of my luggage is Trakker NXG and although its not the sexiest (standard khaki for me - their new camo is designed by a 3yr old) its stood the test of time and is well designed - the range is also huuuge - so if you do want to match everything you can down to the smallest lead pouch etc.
Of particular note are their carryalls and rod sleeves - have both the compact and compact barrow carryalls and they're perfect for differing length sessions. Have a couple of 12'/ a 13' and a 10' 3 rod padded sleeves (rod bags). Again really well designed IMO; spacious protective and versatile.
If I wanted to splurge I'd have everything made to order from BAS (have a couple of baitboat bags, a bivvy and a cradle bag) but this just seems daft. Have recently been through several cooler bags (NXG / TA / Spankmonkey) and settled on the Speero Modular. Again would consider changing everything for Speero as the quality is v good but the range is a little limited and most is oversized . . .
Honourable mention goes to Drennan Specialist - all my barbel luggage is from the Specialist range from rucksacks to triple slings to double /single sleeves / unhooking mats even a keepnet bag! Well made, functional and with decent zips - the rucksacks are particularly comfortable . .
In reply to Post #26
You're wrong.... Had my Korda luggage a few years now and it's top notch, but so is my Nash scope and Subterfuge luggage. Infact id say its a slight step up in features and build.
You're wrong.... Had my Korda luggage a few years now and it's top notch, but so is my Nash scope and Subterfuge luggage. Infact id say its a slight step up in features and build.
In reply to Post #28
I can't agree with you more drennan specialist 40 ltr rucksack is without doubt the most comfortable rucksack I've owned the only one that comes close is the esp again drennan and I've had a lot over the last 40 years carp fishing being a luggage addict and the most uncomfortable is the most expensive Cotswold Aquarius rucksacks the mk3 roamer is terrible
I can't agree with you more drennan specialist 40 ltr rucksack is without doubt the most comfortable rucksack I've owned the only one that comes close is the esp again drennan and I've had a lot over the last 40 years carp fishing being a luggage addict and the most uncomfortable is the most expensive Cotswold Aquarius rucksacks the mk3 roamer is terrible