If you're very very rich. Cotswold Aquarius 
In reply to Post #16
Quality went downhill yet price was silly. Dont know if improved? Stupid overpriced -surpassed now by many...
I cant fault my Greys prodigy rucksack -near perfect. Korda & Speero.
Bombproof -pike pro rucka
Quality went downhill yet price was silly. Dont know if improved? Stupid overpriced -surpassed now by many...
I cant fault my Greys prodigy rucksack -near perfect. Korda & Speero.
Bombproof -pike pro rucka
In reply to Post #10
Majority of my luggage is the older variant Trakker NXG which has lasted an age . . .still rate their 3rod padded sleeves (in terms of practical design) above all others . . .and their compact carryall is a staple bit of gear that comes everywhere - current Korda Compac luggage is pretty much a sexier update of this kit IMO . . .
Do have some Speero bits (Modular cooler is excellent) and a few BAS Custom items (bait boat / RP1 / cradle bags) but like Vossy did buy my first Korda Camo Compac item (a 140 Tackle Pouch) this season as it houses their excellent Tackle Safe perfectly (well that's my excuse anyway . . )
Majority of my luggage is the older variant Trakker NXG which has lasted an age . . .still rate their 3rod padded sleeves (in terms of practical design) above all others . . .and their compact carryall is a staple bit of gear that comes everywhere - current Korda Compac luggage is pretty much a sexier update of this kit IMO . . .
Do have some Speero bits (Modular cooler is excellent) and a few BAS Custom items (bait boat / RP1 / cradle bags) but like Vossy did buy my first Korda Camo Compac item (a 140 Tackle Pouch) this season as it houses their excellent Tackle Safe perfectly (well that's my excuse anyway . . )
In reply to Post #18
Got to agree and say the 12' Compac padded rod sleeve fits SO well, it's like slipping into a well lubed vag...
Got to agree and say the 12' Compac padded rod sleeve fits SO well, it's like slipping into a well lubed vag...
I've got mainly Korda. I tried a few brands out when Bobco still existed and the korda kit was the best overall. Although, have just picked up a cheap trackker NXC 3 rod bag and that is also very well made.
Cotswold Aquarius Trident, best rod holdall by far
How the sling types moved us on, roll up and chuck them in the back of your shelter, especially from the Nash Apache 5 rod what i had at one point, wooden baton spine, could have slept in that, it was that massive!
Fox evolution carryalls were some of the best ive used, traded them in at the time for Shimano tribal, why!
Have a fox royale for barbel bashing, basic, but good
Rucksacks, dont ask, I've had most, love my vulpine but carrying, poor
How the sling types moved us on, roll up and chuck them in the back of your shelter, especially from the Nash Apache 5 rod what i had at one point, wooden baton spine, could have slept in that, it was that massive!
Fox evolution carryalls were some of the best ive used, traded them in at the time for Shimano tribal, why!
Have a fox royale for barbel bashing, basic, but good
Rucksacks, dont ask, I've had most, love my vulpine but carrying, poor
In reply to Post #21
Trident is very well padded but not best made,zips and stitching can be issues and rest of the old Cotswold range was terrible for the money
Trident is very well padded but not best made,zips and stitching can be issues and rest of the old Cotswold range was terrible for the money
The fact I'm still using my Aqua Union Jack luggage 15-18 years after buying it would suggest that it's built to last. 
In reply to Post #1
The best thing to do is go to a tackle shop that has a wide range of options and see what suits your style of fishing. I was in Johnson Ross a few weeks back and they have a mind blowing selection.
The ESP stuff is great for the money but I prefer the Nash Scope range because I carry my kit a lot of the time and it is modular. Therefore I can use the same luggage for different fishing situations by adding or detaching certain items.
In my opinion most luggage has way too many zips and pockets. Also, top loading rucksacks make no sense at all in fishing. The Scope Ops Recon rucksack for instance has just 3 zips and everything in the main compartment can be accessed without emptying the whole compartment.
The best thing to do is go to a tackle shop that has a wide range of options and see what suits your style of fishing. I was in Johnson Ross a few weeks back and they have a mind blowing selection.
The ESP stuff is great for the money but I prefer the Nash Scope range because I carry my kit a lot of the time and it is modular. Therefore I can use the same luggage for different fishing situations by adding or detaching certain items.
In my opinion most luggage has way too many zips and pockets. Also, top loading rucksacks make no sense at all in fishing. The Scope Ops Recon rucksack for instance has just 3 zips and everything in the main compartment can be accessed without emptying the whole compartment.
In reply to Post #22
I had one when they first came out, had a lot of use and cosh, sent it back and they replaced the zip for free
I had one when they first came out, had a lot of use and cosh, sent it back and they replaced the zip for free
In reply to Post #21
Have to agree, I got rid of the Apache because it was too bulky and if filled up, way too heavy.
Tried Nash single skins, but too much faff. Cotswold Tridents fit the bill for me. Expensive but do what I require.
Have to agree, I got rid of the Apache because it was too bulky and if filled up, way too heavy.
Tried Nash single skins, but too much faff. Cotswold Tridents fit the bill for me. Expensive but do what I require.
In reply to Post #1
I have solar sp tech stuff, wouldn't buy it again.had to replace couple bits already, must be lacking quality control in china.
I have solar sp tech stuff, wouldn't buy it again.had to replace couple bits already, must be lacking quality control in china.
I've had quite a few bits over the years because, like most of us, I'm always chopping and changing, Nash, Speero, Trakker, etc. But the best gear I've had has been the Korda Compac range. I've stuck with it and honestly love it. Really good quality gear, can't fault it.
In reply to Post #28
I totally agree fantastic kit good quality not cheap but worth the price
I totally agree fantastic kit good quality not cheap but worth the price