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Andy__C
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Andy__C
   Old Thread  #17 1 May 2025 at 11.04pm  0  Login    Register
In reply to Post #9
No complaints for the Korda Compac here too.

I have the 5 rod (3 up, 2 down) 13ft and it's a third of the size of my 15yr+ aged Daiwa bag. Made packing the car easier and seems well thought out with good features.
chanmenie
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   Old Thread  #16 1 May 2025 at 9.54pm  0  Login    Register
Another vote for the Sonik, I bought a 13ft one for my 12:6” free spirits and was so impressed I bought another in 12’ for my other rods
Great design having two up one down makes it really compact.
50mm butt rings and Big pits are fine
dannyuk32
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dannyuk32
   Old Thread  #15 1 May 2025 at 5.03pm  0  Login    Register
In reply to Post #1
Def. check out the new ESP Camo Quickdraw 12FT 3 Rod Sleeve before you buy.
Not seen one in the flesh but look nice.
AJG
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AJG
   Old Thread  #14 1 May 2025 at 8.44am  0  Login    Register
In reply to Post #13
Im in 2 minds if to get the Korda compact dark camo or the carplife eclipse, both look really good
stuart666
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stuart666
   Old Thread  #13 1 May 2025 at 6.55am  1  Login    Register
Always used cotswold for rod holdalls but my mate has just got a carplife holdall and that is superb. More padding and even has waterproof zips. Its the best holdall ive seen.
Rebullio
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Rebullio
   Old Thread  #12 30 Apr 2025 at 6.07pm  0  Login    Register
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I have the compac dark which is great but if I was buying now i'd go for the carplife eclipse
karmh
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karmh
   Old Thread  #11 30 Apr 2025 at 4.57pm  0  Login    Register
Aqua definitely my preferred one. I got it as a bundle with some rods for a bit extra but it's the one I'd buy again.
Belch
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Belch
   Old Thread  #10 30 Apr 2025 at 2.00pm  0  Login    Register
In reply to Post #9
Korda Compac (which I do like btw) is pretty much NXG in Korda Camo . . . weren't Korda previously in bed with Trakker?
ChrisKenefick
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ChrisKenefick
   Old Thread  #9 30 Apr 2025 at 1.03pm  0  Login    Register
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Agree with the below, Korda Compac for me, has more packets than you can shake a stick at - well thought out holdall, wouldn't be without mine now..
r0bertb00th
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r0bertb00th
   Old Thread  #8 30 Apr 2025 at 1.02pm  0  Login    Register
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I also had the 5 rod ca and found it too big and bulky so went to a 2 rod ca for my spod and marker and a 3 rod trident for my rods - its a few years old now but plenty of room loads of pockets and ive never had any issues

I do use TA tip tops to keep rods together I always have just find it easier
mrjcarter
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mrjcarter
   Old Thread  #7 30 Apr 2025 at 11.09am  0  Login    Register
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Korda compact - excellent build with enough pockets and clips on the outer for anything else you may need. Obviously with the name it's car friendly being slimline
HarrisonCarp
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HarrisonCarp
   Old Thread  #6 29 Apr 2025 at 8.38pm  0  Login    Register
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Another vote for this.....I spent ages looking for the perfect new rod holdall and this beat everything!

Sonik - Bank-Tek 3 Rod Compact Sleeve

https://www.total-fishing-tackle.com/sonik-bank-tek-3-rod-compact-sleeve?ps=MTkwPTMwMzE=&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw8cHABhC-ARIsAJnY12wGCBf1sD07ZMAWdVBVpPRM4RMwNPdAEiOXgk0GotlYnjsMCZvKLgkaAo2lEALw_wcB#190=3031
The-Heff
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The-Heff
   Old Thread  #5 29 Apr 2025 at 2.14pm  0  Login    Register
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I tried quite a few when i got new rods,

CA 3 rod sleeve, nice and roomy, not as good quality as theyde have you believe, does the job but i felt the rods could clatter around too much so needed tip top things, which made packdown more of a faff

fox camolite 3 rod sleeve, like everything about it, well made, too tight for my liking around 50mm rings

Trakker nxg 3 rod sleeve, as the CA and needed tip tops

Aqua 3 rod sleeve, as the trakker nxg, but overpriced

What i have eventually settled on is the thinking anglers quiver and sleeves. Not perfect, and build quality does leave a little to be desired, but its fairly well thought out, fast to pack away, takes up little room in the bivvy, and cheap compared to some others
Id like it to have have better pockets and a larger central pocket, but they arent game changers with it
Bivvybug
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Bivvybug
   Old Thread  #4 29 Apr 2025 at 1.51pm  1  Login    Register
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Korda kamo good quality
carpy09
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carpy09
   Old Thread  #3 29 Apr 2025 at 12.09pm  1  Login    Register
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Sonik banktech 3 rod compact rod sleeve are decent
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