Looking for some new SS banksticks. So many choices. Matrix, Neville, Jag.
I'll be adding a stabilizer, probably need 18s or similar. Not concerned about weight.
What do you use and recommend
Cheers
I'll be adding a stabilizer, probably need 18s or similar. Not concerned about weight.
What do you use and recommend
Cheers
In reply to Post #1
Had the solar stuff for ever cant fault it.
Last 5 years been on the matrix rock solid kit, super thick and heavy but very stable again good kit, just need to be able to carry it about 😀
Not had jag but sure its top notch too.
Might come down to what takes your fancy.
Matrix for me and the type of fishing I do
Had the solar stuff for ever cant fault it.
Last 5 years been on the matrix rock solid kit, super thick and heavy but very stable again good kit, just need to be able to carry it about 😀
Not had jag but sure its top notch too.
Might come down to what takes your fancy.
Matrix for me and the type of fishing I do
In reply to Post #1
I bought Solar Stainless sticks back in the 1990's, I still have that pair, they last.
The last set of stainless I bought, Solar P1 sticks.
Can honestly recommend it.
I bought Solar Stainless sticks back in the 1990's, I still have that pair, they last.
The last set of stainless I bought, Solar P1 sticks.
Can honestly recommend it.
I bought a full set of Matrix slinky stainless. Buzz bars, sticks and cross bars.
They still look brand new and must have had them around 15 years!
If I was to buy again I think you can trust solar, jag and matrix to all be superbly made.
They still look brand new and must have had them around 15 years!
If I was to buy again I think you can trust solar, jag and matrix to all be superbly made.
In reply to Post #1
I had the original Solar pozi-lok and managed to bend the buzz bars - my fault really as I used them to push the bank stick in. Was only a slight bend but really bugged me. I also managed to strip the thread on one side of the adjustable buzz bars.
Have had Jag 316 for quite a few years now. It does weigh a ton when I have everything together (augers, stange stands etc) but, I'm sure it'll outlast me. My brother-in-law works for a precision engineering firm, making tools for F1 and he said the quality of them was spot on. If I were to swap for anything I think it'd be Jag black - just for the weight.
But as said, I think any of your suggestions would serve you well with just a little care. Just pick the one you like the look of.
I had the original Solar pozi-lok and managed to bend the buzz bars - my fault really as I used them to push the bank stick in. Was only a slight bend but really bugged me. I also managed to strip the thread on one side of the adjustable buzz bars.
Have had Jag 316 for quite a few years now. It does weigh a ton when I have everything together (augers, stange stands etc) but, I'm sure it'll outlast me. My brother-in-law works for a precision engineering firm, making tools for F1 and he said the quality of them was spot on. If I were to swap for anything I think it'd be Jag black - just for the weight.
But as said, I think any of your suggestions would serve you well with just a little care. Just pick the one you like the look of.
In reply to Post #1
Do like the chunkyness of the matrix mind it does look good if that's a factor.
Do like the chunkyness of the matrix mind it does look good if that's a factor.
I think I'm between Matrix and Jag.
Thanks .
Thanks .
In reply to Post #7
I've had both and solar pozi, the jag excavators are the best I've ever used, if however I wanted a system to use anywhere I would go for the adjustable pod.
I've had both and solar pozi, the jag excavators are the best I've ever used, if however I wanted a system to use anywhere I would go for the adjustable pod.
In reply to Post #8
Ended up with a chubb stainless pod that needed a very slight drilling out to to take the matrix, cost nothing, its light and handy if needed.
Not sure why I didn't just buy the matrix rock solid pod but I didn't.
All works well
Ended up with a chubb stainless pod that needed a very slight drilling out to to take the matrix, cost nothing, its light and handy if needed.
Not sure why I didn't just buy the matrix rock solid pod but I didn't.
All works well
The jag stainless has recently had an upgrade to the never lever design. They are a thing of beauty. If weights not an issue then I'd definitely say check them out. If it is a concern then maybe look at the black.
In reply to Post #1
I have had loads and ended up going for the Matrix rock solid as they cope with anything won't let you down and some proper bargains to be had.
I have had loads and ended up going for the Matrix rock solid as they cope with anything won't let you down and some proper bargains to be had.
I have blk Jag now . I'll keep the blk Buzzbars but want something a little heavier for sticks.
Probably have to wait for the shops to open so I can see what I like
Probably have to wait for the shops to open so I can see what I like