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In reply to Post #25
How I said I use my nano is using a rucksack I would do the same as you if using a barra leave it set up
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I had the jag rp1 pod.
It was very lightweight and packed away quickly.
I only use small reels but it was a pain to pick up the middle one without hitting the reel on the left.
My biggest gripe was getting it level.
I'm not sure if I have Adhd but my god trying to get it level was virtually impossible, I kid you not one millimeter out and the rod tips were way off line.
I sold it a bought a Solar A1 pod.
It's as light and set up is so easy and my obsessive disorder isn't tested as it levels very easily
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In reply to Post #23
Me to.. it's insane how it basically packs away to a pencil case size
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I use a Jag Nano. Love it. Can’t see me every changing in got for something else.
Reading through the replies it got me thinking. Am I the only person who never takes my pod to bits? I just throw it on to of the loaded barrrow, job done.
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In reply to Post #20
Your right about the Sod pod ,I've just bought another,to match my original 2nd version.exterior leg version ,copious amounts of Autosol and its looking smart ..
I don't fish 3 rods on a pod ,only two plus one ,using two sods ,is brilliant ,especially now I've got the 4 inch banksticks for it,low = stable..
I'm for lightness and minimalism,but not in this case ,stainless is heavy ,its what you want ,not,having to worry about anchoring stuff down..
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Still using my JAG Prolite Grey Compact from when they were released. Great pod and nice and compact
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I bought a cygnet pod base for £30, small, solid, light and a neat neoprene case.
I then spent about £15 on some cheap 16mm ali sticks of various sizes to cover all options, and they all fit into the case.
Just use your existing buzzer bars...
A light compact quad pod as good as you'll ever need, very stable too.
I added a small loop of paracord for either a bivvy peg or a screw hook for stages.
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In reply to Post #20
I don’t find my nano fiddly I have put the buzz bars on uprights tighten fully then tighten alien key on base un screw bars leave uprights on base
now every time I use it the buzz bars line up every time
So when set up just put in sleeve screw on 4 legs all done
Also fits like this easy in jag bag fed up with trying to put sticks in ground
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For me there are way too many fiddly parts to assemble and disassemble with the Nano or other pods of this type. I simply dont understand why no one today really makes a pod that is stable, light and can be assembled in seconds without having to screw small fiddly feet or 6 banksticks on.
The old Solar sod pod is still unbeaten in this respect for me. Way better than anything I have seen on the market today.
Thinking about a custom made titanium pod from Keith from Defiant that is built along his river pod. Should be set up in seconds and should be extremely lightweight.
The X-Type rod pods made from aluminium are very lightweight but are just not versatile enough on steeper slopes or very uneven ground. A pain really under these circumstances.
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In reply to Post #17
Just went to have a look and I can't access the classified yet. I need to be vetted and have at least 100 posts.
Was it the mk1 or mk2?
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In reply to Post #17
For a simple 3 rod pod the Chris Brown/Phil Andrews set up is light.
All ali, no frills pod that does what it supposed to do.
There 'may' be a refurbed one going in the classifieds shortly 
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In reply to Post #14
I would send it back and buy the MPS Fantail in the classifieds. I’ve often looked at buying the Nano as it’s a good idea, but you need too many other bits to make it work properly!
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In reply to Post #14
This is a good pod (and can handle uneven terrain) but it is better for screwing down to stagings etc - the 2+1 ability is also useful . . . .however on balance the Super Compact Adjustable is a better all round product in terms of a 'pod' in its own right (if that makes sense) - why they discontinued it I've no idea - the old Fox Quattro design still rules IMO!
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Would an MPS defiant pod count as a lightweight pod? They're full size, but being fully titanium cuts a lot of weight.
I've got a fantail on order which is their heaviest pod at 2.4kg for just the chassis & no sticks, but the tiger is 2.4kg and the panther is just 1.7kg (That's including the bank sticks)
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In reply to Post #12
Tempted to send it back then! Need a pod because of tough ground so putting banksticks in the ground to make it stable kinda defeats the purpose of the pod lol
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In reply to Post #10
I use standard bivvy pegs in holes in feet to secure when needed.
The inners from excavator banksticks can be used as extended uprights if required as well.
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In reply to Post #10
I bought a set of these from Ebay that fit perfectly - with and without the plastic caps depending on how soft ground the ground is . . .Micro Pod Anchors
You 100% need a 9" or 15" (preferably both) bank stick - this way both can be driven into the ground for additional stability and also mean you can use (ground permitting) with a separate third or fourth rod / 2+1 buzz bars on the pod etc
Personally would def purchase a stabilizer for the front as well - the knurled nut that tightens the front upright/bankstick on the pod really needs a rubber end or clamp to negate buzz bar twist but it doesn't have one so no matter how hard you tighten it it never truly locks . . .
Excavator banks sticks are a totally different diameter (thicker) - no idea about the bivvy pegs!
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In reply to Post #10
when I fished with micro pod, I didnt use the uprights that come with the pod normally. I just used bank sticks and shoved them in the ground when a pod was needed, which was basically never. that's one of the beauties of the micro pod.
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In reply to Post #8
Damn wish I read this before purchasing the micro lol
What do you use to peg it down when not fishing staging? Just bivvy pegs? Wondering if their excavator bivvy pegs would fit in the hole.
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In reply to Post #1
ECU have a new pod ( Full Carbon or Stainless) coming out soon.Wether it's another re-invention of the wheel remains to be seen.Bet it's expensive.
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In reply to Post #5
I have a Micro with 2+1s and tbf its arguably heavier than my Super Compact Adjustable when packed with all the bits you also need (see below) . . . although I like the pod (its great for fishing timber stagings / screwed down etc) its a bit of a faff and needs the stabilizer at the front to negate buzz bar twist. Its also needs 2x 9/11" sticks rather than the very low uprights that are supplied IMO (although one of which has a useful recess to attach the screw chuck and use as a screwdriver). . . .however these are no good for hard ground so when splitting the 3rd rod I use a pair of Excavators which is even more bits to carry!
Have also been considering RP1 on this basis - however still think I'll need to take Excavators and starting to think that a set of 6x Excavators may actually be easier for the current water I'm fishing . . .wish they'd do augered points on the standard banksticks so they cross over and fit the pods!
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In reply to Post #5
Yes I own the nano light as a feather they turn up second hand on eBay quite often
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Why not get a pod custom made by Keith at Defiant MPS, be a fair bit cheaper than those RP pods. Personally I have the trident in titanium, Keith could make it as small as you want.
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In reply to Post #4
Now looking at them I like that you can peg it down. Do you own one or used one?
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In reply to Post #3
Jag micro or nano
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In reply to Post #2
Isn’t that a bigger version? I use 10 footers most of the time so needs to be as compact as possible
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Hi all,
With the JAG RP1 being sold out everywhere and not many on the second hand market are there any other similar lightweight pods that are just as good available?
What I’m after is carbon or aluminium. 3 rod but can be a two plus 1 single if needed.
Anyone got any other suggestions or am I best just getting a second hand RP1?
Thanks
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