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MrNuvawun
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MrNuvawun
   Old Thread  #11 27 Jun 2026 at 11.25am  0  Login    Register
I like the Korda Compac range of weighslings and retainers.
Rarebit
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Rarebit
   Old Thread  #10 27 Jun 2026 at 9.09am  0  Login    Register
They stopped doing the Chub retainers, you can still find the odd 1 online or go 2nd hand. Mine got nicked so just replaced it with the Korda retainer..its really good and the material seems to drain and dry better.
0nslow
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0nslow
   Old Thread  #9 26 Jun 2026 at 8.55pm  0  Login    Register
If you want big bulky and heavy, didn't Boris say heavy is reliable πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚?

Get the Cotswold one, it's likely to outlast me, so unlikely I'll ever need another one πŸ‘Œ
Canalcarper71
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Canalcarper71
   Old Thread  #8 26 Jun 2026 at 8.49pm  0  Login    Register
In reply to Post #1
Trakker sanctuary is good but I have to catch a carp to use it so haven’t used it that much πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚
chrispfox
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chrispfox
   Old Thread  #7 26 Jun 2026 at 11.21am  0  Login    Register
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I've had a couple of the NGT retainers - they have been really good for me. And budget.
Upsideround
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   Old Thread  #6 24 Jun 2026 at 9.54am  0  Login    Register
Got a fox str xl. Drains and dries quickly, packs away small
Cypry1994
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Cypry1994
   Old Thread  #5 24 Jun 2026 at 8.58am  0  Login    Register
I have both a trakker sanctuary & JRC Defender retainer and they are both very good quality but the JRC edges it out for me as the trakker takes a lot longer to dry.
sirch454
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sirch454
   Old Thread  #4 22 Jun 2026 at 3.32pm  1  Login    Register
In reply to Post #2
I'll second that I've also got a chub retainer also had it years and it's still going strong
Greekskii
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Greekskii
   Old Thread  #3 22 Jun 2026 at 6.12am  0  Login    Register
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Have been looking recently, not because I need one, just want one. The solar and Carplife both look good.
lilharbs
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lilharbs
   Old Thread  #2 21 Jun 2026 at 8.04pm  0  Login    Register
I’ve got a Chub retainer/weigh sling which I got years back, solid and dependable. Trakker would be my next port of call for a new one, good quality gear across the board that
I’ve used.
Nigel18
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   Old Thread  #1 21 Jun 2026 at 0.49am  0  Login    Register
Hi

Looking for a new retainer. Any recommendations please.

Thanks
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