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Black Label Pod or Similar (15 posts / 1,300 views)
BomeyCarper BomeyCarper
Posts: 478
Post #1 17 Oct 2021 19:47
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Hi all,

Typically I use bank sticks and buzz bars, but looking at getting a pod for added convenience and being able to fish on boards etc with no issues

Does anyone recommend the Fox black label compact one or anything similar? Ideally I do not want to spend more than £150 but I also do not want something that's just going to fall apart

Note: I am a bit of a tackle tart
Richpp1989 Richpp1989
Posts: 2,078
Post #2 17 Oct 2021 20:07
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I had one before I got my jag super compact mk2 black pod it was a decent pod but the buzz bars started to twist very easily and also scratch very easily then the paint started to come off. Not overly badly just annoyed me a bit
carpy09 carpy09
Posts: 14,236
Post #3 17 Oct 2021 20:13
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In reply to Post #1
The sonik Vader x pods are great for the money I have the 2 rod version when I want to use a pod under £60 for the 3 rod version
Lawson9 Lawson9
Posts: 259
Post #4 17 Oct 2021 20:32
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In reply to Post #1
I've got the fox black label pod and I rate it. It's compact, easy to set up and looks great.

Of course as with most black Ali pods it will scratch pretty easy if you don't take care but I supposed thats the only downside. I pack it down into separate compartments and I try to avoid using it on stone peg. I have a set of stainless singles so this isn't really an issue for me.

twiny twiny
Posts: 454
Post #5 17 Oct 2021 20:45
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In reply to Post #1
I'm the same typically I'll use bank sticks but did buy the fox black label for the odd occasion I may use one , great piece of kit lightweight and compact you can pick them up used for around £110 but as said before they do tend to mark easily being black .
Belch Belch
MODERATORMOD
Posts: 4,661
Post #6 17 Oct 2021 21:37
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In reply to Post #1
Solar A1 Ground Pod . . .or if moneys no object Jag super compact adjustable . . .
Bivvybug Bivvybug
Posts: 2,458
Post #7 17 Oct 2021 22:08
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In reply to Post #6
Solar ground pod
jhhilton1983 jhhilton1983
Posts: 1,947
Post #8 18 Oct 2021 06:43
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In reply to Post #1
If you want a cheap as chips option then the sonik is great... I have had one this year and really done me well.
wandle1 wandle1
Posts: 7,469
Post #9 18 Oct 2021 08:22
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I know someone who regularly uses a Leeds Rogue pod,it's cheap,plus you can fish it several ways..it does look smart in my opinion,and have seen em for sale less than £50..
Fivenil Fivenil
Posts: 2,037
Post #10 18 Oct 2021 08:30
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Nash KNX.
PaulBack
Posts: 60
Post #11 18 Oct 2021 09:05
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In reply to Post #1
I've got the avid compact.its superb.
Dazjones Dazjones
Posts: 10,613
Post #12 18 Oct 2021 10:12
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In reply to Post #1
Stage stands?

Daz
BomeyCarper BomeyCarper
Posts: 478
Post #13 18 Oct 2021 15:27
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In reply to Post #12
thought about it, but prefer the extra versatility of the pod.

stage stands are not so good for firm ground
daveman daveman
Posts: 2,377
Post #14 19 Oct 2021 07:42
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In reply to Post #1
Black Label pod for me, love it, very light, packs down small, it all goes in my ruckbag 👍🏻
Spen89 Spen89
Posts: 507
Post #15 19 Oct 2021 08:04
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In reply to Post #13
Have the compact cygnet pod, it's decent and does the job, very similar to fox black label I believe. It did make me realise I don't like pods however, too much faff setting up
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