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Scope/sonik rod sleeves (20 posts / 3,818 views)
bushman bushman
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Post #2 25 Jun 2019 08:41
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I just got a set of the sonik xtractors to as they are so cheap. They fit perfect in the Nash Dwarf double rod skin. I tried them in my scope rod skin and they didn't fit properly .
noj
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Spod had one in a Nash sleeve I think. A dwarf sleeve would probably be a better fit because of the handle length..
They're doing a cork model. Wonder if the handle will be longer?
Blonde_Tim Blonde_Tim
Posts: 380
Post #4 25 Jun 2019 09:29
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i also have a pair sat i a two rod dwarf sleeve. fits spot on. great bits of kit for the money!
braders1978 braders1978
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Post #6 25 Jun 2019 10:36
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Get a nice cotswold aquarius custom made its what I have my 10ft torrix in
Blonde_Tim Blonde_Tim
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Post #7 25 Jun 2019 10:41
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Really like them. I have the 10ft 3.25. only used them in anger a couple of times, had fish upto 23lb which gave a good account of itself.
I think for the money they are vv good value. The fitting and fixtures looks decent quality.

I had more of an issue with what reels to match them with, had a GS400 and an old aero 4500gt baitrunner on them and with 15lb line they both felt awful on the rods.
have now matched with a pair of the smaller ESP Onyx reels and the balance feels spot on.

i'm using mine for more general fishing, rather than stalking, so needed reels that could hold and cast 15lb line more easily than the smaller reels.
bushman bushman
Posts: 889
Post #8 25 Jun 2019 12:33
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iv got the esp onyx compact reels on mine to. Nice reels and come with a super shallow spool , so don't have to put any backing line on them. Very nice.
strikejd strikejd
Posts: 53
Post #9 25 Jun 2019 13:23
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Sorry for being a bit off topic. What are the 10ft 3.25 like for casting? ideal casting weight / distance? thinking of getting some for evenings after work so i can just leave them in the boot all day.
Spike Spike
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Post #10 25 Jun 2019 13:31
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I've just got a little 9ft 3lb xtractor for stalking. Nice and light and less than 4ft pack down size. Paired it with a gs4000 reel. Went with the 9ft xtractor sleeve also but that hasn't arrived yet.
Blonde_Tim Blonde_Tim
Posts: 380
Post #11 25 Jun 2019 14:33
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i found them fine. was chucking a 3 oz lead 60 yards without really trying. that was also with brand new 0.38mm mono on a GS400) so with a larger spooled reel and/or thinner line, you could certainly get a fair bit further.

As mentioned i now have the smaller Onyx reels and reckon that i could fish effectively upto 80 plus yards. probably more in reality once i got used to casting a shorter rod.
mistercarp
Posts: 1,305
Post #12 27 Sep 2020 15:49
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Hi guys,

Without creating a new topic: so you prefer single sleeves or double/triple skin for your rods?
Boris_Carp Boris_Carp
Posts: 2,135
Post #13 27 Sep 2020 17:12
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Cult Tackle do 2 and 3 rod holdalls for 9 and 10ft retractable rods good quality for under 50 notes 👍
mistercarp
Posts: 1,305
Post #14 27 Sep 2020 17:17
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Yes, I seen and held them, but I thought maybe the Sonik sleeves were better quality?
Boris_Carp Boris_Carp
Posts: 2,135
Post #15 27 Sep 2020 18:05
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Not seen the Sonik ones to be fair
I have the cult one and am more than happy with it
beephy beephy
Posts: 177
Post #16 27 Sep 2020 18:28
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What's the padding/protection like mate? The material looks fairly thin on the photos.
Aldi Aldi
Posts: 25
Post #17 27 Sep 2020 18:29
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Got single sleeves for my sonik recon 8ft's, they're snug but quality is excellent. The pockets and little bungee straps for clipping a net on are well thought out for travelling light IMO
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