In reply to Post #15
So I have a RP1 pod with all Jag back rests and the rod lockers as said.
Last week I was fishing into a corner with a large reed bed and several large snags (downed trees etc) the spot tight to the right, about 15 yards out and about a rod length from the reeds.
As such I was fully locked up, the only addition was a single snag ear on the right of the alarm. I had found fish in that corner, so was sat well back in the swim so minimise any chances of spooking them, within 30mins I had a vicious take and the first thing the fish did was go for the snags, the entire set up didn't budge it all stayed rock solid.... after a swift battle where my end tackle was solid enough that I didn't have to give any line i managed to bring the fish into open water and land.
Not the first time I've been in that situation but the setup gives me full confidence that the rod wont move on a take.
So I have a RP1 pod with all Jag back rests and the rod lockers as said.
Last week I was fishing into a corner with a large reed bed and several large snags (downed trees etc) the spot tight to the right, about 15 yards out and about a rod length from the reeds.
As such I was fully locked up, the only addition was a single snag ear on the right of the alarm. I had found fish in that corner, so was sat well back in the swim so minimise any chances of spooking them, within 30mins I had a vicious take and the first thing the fish did was go for the snags, the entire set up didn't budge it all stayed rock solid.... after a swift battle where my end tackle was solid enough that I didn't have to give any line i managed to bring the fish into open water and land.
Not the first time I've been in that situation but the setup gives me full confidence that the rod wont move on a take.
In reply to Post #16
That's good to hear
Out of interest are your rods bare blank where they sit in the grips? I'm wondering if cork/other materials are gripped better.
I guess length of rod in front of alarm can also affect pressure at the grip, pivot points etc.
That's good to hear
Out of interest are your rods bare blank where they sit in the grips? I'm wondering if cork/other materials are gripped better.
I guess length of rod in front of alarm can also affect pressure at the grip, pivot points etc.
In reply to Post #16
Them jag rod locks are superb,I have mine face forwards.I can then have the cord over the tread on my reelseat and find it a doddle press it with little finger as I lift rod
Them jag rod locks are superb,I have mine face forwards.I can then have the cord over the tread on my reelseat and find it a doddle press it with little finger as I lift rod
In reply to Post #19
Know anywhere cheaper for them
Know anywhere cheaper for them
In reply to Post #18
Japanese shrink handle mate, I'm sure I use the medium size as there is a smaller insert for blank carbon.
Japanese shrink handle mate, I'm sure I use the medium size as there is a smaller insert for blank carbon.
In reply to Post #19
I have exactly the same set up pal.
Because the central bar on the RP1 is stupidly short, I basically put the rods into grips immediately behind the reel seat, and this in turn make's it easy to press when you pick the rod up.
I have exactly the same set up pal.
Because the central bar on the RP1 is stupidly short, I basically put the rods into grips immediately behind the reel seat, and this in turn make's it easy to press when you pick the rod up.
I fish locked up regularly, I use jag p1 and bungee stops from ibhooks cheap and never had a problem
In reply to Post #1
Dobbins do one for 12 quid i think thats dobbins bobbins rod bungee straps.
Dobbins do one for 12 quid i think thats dobbins bobbins rod bungee straps.
In reply to Post #9
ESP for me too, reliable and nothing to go wrong !
ESP for me too, reliable and nothing to go wrong !