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whos got one then ? Cotswold Aquarius 3D vault (14 posts / 1,252 views)
roosterbooster roosterbooster
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Post #1 20 Sep 2026 19:33
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its been hyped up now for months , i liked the look of it until i noticed scissor compartment only works with Korda stuff , so seems just another tackle box the same as the rest , but interested to hear from people who have purchased one, are they any good ? worth getting ?
Rundle Rundle
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Post #2 21 Sep 2026 06:14
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Likewise I was really interested as the pre release info suggested that they could be customised for different companies tools? Is this coming down the line?
BenCarper99 BenCarper99
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Post #3 21 Sep 2026 09:20
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yeah they release a story saying they will be doing customised versions in future. I cant get my head round it not having a lid but instead just sits in its fabric pouch - and with it not fitting in the top of the CA rucksack it has to go on its side in front pocket - so surely all the bits fall out into the pouch
r0bertb00th r0bertb00th
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Post #4 21 Sep 2026 09:59
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The beauty with 3D printing is the options are endless - in time we will have a version for all manufacturers (many of the trade have reached out and asked us to develop inserts for them)

I use a RS335 and store my vault in the front pocket and it doesnt fall out I assure you - there will be more available this week and I am keen to get them into as many tackle shops as possible so the public can view them - We have a couple on display at the shop Prolite Explorer in Luton and our stockists should have more by the end of the week

If anyone does have one Im keen to hear your own feedback
AndyClark AndyClark
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Post #5 21 Sep 2026 10:08
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Ive got one and I think its a great bit of kit, it took me a few hours to configure it how I wanted it organised, but now its all in its really good.
so i went for the following add on ons

bottom left - putty ray at the bottom, above the the bits tray 150 and above that the scissor tray
medium utilitt tray in the middle
right - large utility tray
top left hook sharpening tray.

although I do use korda scissors I also use different scissors for braid and i keep them underneath the large utility tray.

I have merged my speero cube, korda basics tackle box and this has swallowed them both up and everything is in one organised place

with regards to the bit going everywhere, I've travelled to the bank this morning with this sitting upright in my rucksack and nothings moved. by the time youve got your hooks and bits in the fold over wallet it stops everything from moving.
so far im really impressed.

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roosterbooster roosterbooster
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Post #6 21 Sep 2026 14:52
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In reply to Post #2
thats exactly what im hoping, i was about to buy one because i thought it would be great to have a place for my evolve scissors and gardner baiting needle im forever digging around in my tackle box looking for them , does look a good tackle box hopefully we will see a custom scissor tray in the future and maybe the bottom tray for square and round spools of braid etc
roosterbooster roosterbooster
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Post #7 21 Sep 2026 14:57
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In reply to Post #4
thats sounds great, will pop in prolite on the wknd and see what there like ,im trying to streamline my rig bits, so this could be the box for life if customized
r0bertb00th r0bertb00th
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Post #8 21 Sep 2026 22:19
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We are currently developing other scissor trays we are looking at a variety of brands including evolve, Gardener, Nash, fox, omc among others

We are all guns blazing and as soon as we have capacity we’ll be able to share other additions as well that are in the pipeline.

This is the real usp of the vault and one of the things we are really proud that everyone’s will be different and therefore bespoke to how you fish.

As always I’m really keen to hear feedback and any questions and ideas for anything we may not have yet considered
DenzelLN
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Post #9 22 Sep 2026 15:53
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In reply to Post #1
I honestly don't see the benefit.

r0bertb00th r0bertb00th
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Post #10 22 Sep 2026 16:16
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In reply to Post #9
each to there own but lots of us have changed how we fish - consolodating often 2 sometimes 3 pouches into one box, we also found when researching that over 70% of anglers have items in there tackle box they have never used, my own tackle box resembled my wifes hand bag - its all in there somewhere Im just not sure where - personal favourite for me is the scissor tray and needle holder as it forces you to put them back

The Vault forces you to be organised - weve released more on the site earlier this afternoon
Spod Spod
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Post #11 22 Sep 2026 16:23
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Have looked at these, very smart bit of kit but I really can't see the benefit over a conventional tackle box, lifting stuff out to get to stuff underneath seems a bit pointless...
mark1009
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Post #12 22 Sep 2026 17:46
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Ngt profiler tackle box, cheap, big, adjustable, does the job, is it perfect? No, but it's cheap, buy two.seriously worth looking at.
Also Nytro Starkx fs deluxe feeder box 380, worth a look, a bit bigger than the korda box.again cheap and adaptable
Churchy Churchy
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Post #13 22 Sep 2026 17:57
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I've been genuinely surprised at the popularity of these, i just assumed everyone was like me and just took the bare minimum kit stuffed into the smallest bag i can get away with. With the ease of replacing hooks on rigs nowadays, i just have simple access to spare hooks, leads and kit for mounting hookbaits. Everything else is in a small bag at the bottom of my rucksack and rarely sees the light of day whilst i'm on the bank. Good luck to Cotswold, they've clearly found something people want.
shane24 shane24
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Post #14 23 Sep 2026 19:49
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It’s not a bit of me this one but it does look very well thought out, the fact they can essentially 3d print anything they wish to go in there is great for it’s longevity.

I use an old school Medium Fox Box I’ve had for easily 25 years and have another stashed in the loft for a rainy day.
For me it’s the perfect Tackle Box.
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