Another vote for the Sonik, I bought a 13ft one for my 12:6” free spirits and was so impressed I bought another in 12' for my other rods
Great design having two up one down makes it really compact.
50mm butt rings and Big pits are fine
Great design having two up one down makes it really compact.
50mm butt rings and Big pits are fine
In reply to Post #9
No complaints for the Korda Compac here too.
I have the 5 rod (3 up, 2 down) 13ft and it's a third of the size of my 15yr+ aged Daiwa bag. Made packing the car easier and seems well thought out with good features.
No complaints for the Korda Compac here too.
I have the 5 rod (3 up, 2 down) 13ft and it's a third of the size of my 15yr+ aged Daiwa bag. Made packing the car easier and seems well thought out with good features.
Has anyone compared the carplife and korda compac holdalls side by side?
Is either noticeably smaller?
Is either noticeably smaller?
Not sure about the best, but I recently picked up a Fox R series tri sleeve which was reasonably priced and I'm really pleased with it
This really depends on how you like to pack your rods, swap a lot, take just enough or 5.
I recently went from Speedo quiver and sleeves to Korda Compac 5 Rod. Love it and find it more compact and just easier to use. I use 3 + Spod in winter and 2 + Spod in summer, and I'm wondering if would have been even more compact with a 3 Rod sleeve and separate 1 Rod to attach in winter. But I do like the space to carry 2 nets and 2 retention slings on the outside.
I recently went from Speedo quiver and sleeves to Korda Compac 5 Rod. Love it and find it more compact and just easier to use. I use 3 + Spod in winter and 2 + Spod in summer, and I'm wondering if would have been even more compact with a 3 Rod sleeve and separate 1 Rod to attach in winter. But I do like the space to carry 2 nets and 2 retention slings on the outside.
In reply to Post #18
Sorry to revive a old thread, but has anyone experience of both the korda and carp life tied between these at the moment and not sure which one to go with. Thank you Ÿ‘
Sorry to revive a old thread, but has anyone experience of both the korda and carp life tied between these at the moment and not sure which one to go with. Thank you Ÿ‘
In reply to Post #21
I've got the Korda Compac 5 rod. Love it. I went for that because there was a great deal before Christmas that made it half the price of the Carplife one (which also looks great)
I've got the Korda Compac 5 rod. Love it. I went for that because there was a great deal before Christmas that made it half the price of the Carplife one (which also looks great)
In reply to Post #21
I've got the carp life and my other half has the korda. They're isn't much in it at all to be honest. I prefer the carp life - it has some nice design features and well placed handles, but it only just edges it.
I've got the carp life and my other half has the korda. They're isn't much in it at all to be honest. I prefer the carp life - it has some nice design features and well placed handles, but it only just edges it.
In reply to Post #8
Similar to me, single sleeves, can strap a spod rod to the side if needed
Have a Korda compact for my smaller rods, same as
Similar to me, single sleeves, can strap a spod rod to the side if needed
Have a Korda compact for my smaller rods, same as
I was never a fan of quivers until I started fishing a water where I didnt need my spod and marker rods anymore, was then thinking why this big 5 rod holdall.
Often changing waters and maybe needing the S&M I chose a quiver and haven't used a holdall since.
Often changing waters and maybe needing the S&M I chose a quiver and haven't used a holdall since.
In reply to Post #1
I’ve got the Korda Compac Divide, best rod holdall I’ve used. I used to have a Nash Hardcase and a Trakker padded one, and I’ve also got the Thinking Anglers rod sleeves.
The Divide is my favourite by far. Yes, it sacrifices a little in terms of protection, but it’s super durable, lightweight, easy to fold and throw under your bedchair, and if you leave it in the rain it dries really quickly. Can’t fault it, I’ve used it for a couple of years now.
Really rate the whole Korda Compac range, it’s the first set of luggage I’ve ever actually stuck with and genuinely liked.
I’ve got the Korda Compac Divide, best rod holdall I’ve used. I used to have a Nash Hardcase and a Trakker padded one, and I’ve also got the Thinking Anglers rod sleeves.
The Divide is my favourite by far. Yes, it sacrifices a little in terms of protection, but it’s super durable, lightweight, easy to fold and throw under your bedchair, and if you leave it in the rain it dries really quickly. Can’t fault it, I’ve used it for a couple of years now.
Really rate the whole Korda Compac range, it’s the first set of luggage I’ve ever actually stuck with and genuinely liked.
In reply to Post #1
Got 2 x Trakker rod bags, 12 and 13ft. Both good as gold, don’t cost the earth either.
Got 2 x Trakker rod bags, 12 and 13ft. Both good as gold, don’t cost the earth either.
In reply to Post #1
I have the Fox 4 rod hard case. It works for me, and has the added protection of the hard side of the bag.
I have the Fox 4 rod hard case. It works for me, and has the added protection of the hard side of the bag.
Have the Korda Compac 2 rod no complains but got 4 rods now and will get Fox Camolite 12ft 4 Rod Hardcase delivered this, I'm curious
I've used various rod holdalls and quivers over the years without ever being 100% happy. What I've settled on for the last two years or so is a pair of Nash two rod skins. I then bought some wide sticky backed Velcro form B&Q and stuck the two strips back to back and cut them to length, to give me two 'straps' that I put round the skins top and bottom, joining them into one.
If I only want to take two rods (often) I just separate them. They have pockets for bank sticks and a pocket and strape to hold a landing net or two and a weigh sling.
Super versatile.
If I only want to take two rods (often) I just separate them. They have pockets for bank sticks and a pocket and strape to hold a landing net or two and a weigh sling.
Super versatile.