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Back rod rests

Mark J Smith

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Can anyone recommend a good set of back gripping rod rests that can take a cork handle. Been using the Enterprise ones which are really good but they just don’t seem to last, seem to get brittle and snap after a while if knocked.
 
Can anyone recommend a good set of back gripping rod rests that can take a cork handle. Been using the Enterprise ones which are really good but they just don’t seem to last, seem to get brittle and snap after a while if knocked.
I’ve been using the ones sold by Chris Brown angling products, they are inexpensive and compact size I’ve been using for the last 3 seasons with no issues so far.
 
I’ve been using the ones sold by Chris Brown angling products, they are inexpensive and compact size I’ve been using for the last 3 seasons with no issues so far.
Tnx for that; I use his sticks, buzz bars etc but have never used the backrests ! I’ve got at least 5 of them. I will give them a try.
 
Angling Direct have the same made by Zebco half the price
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For corks you'll need the larger Solar P1. . . fully adjustable so you can gauge how tight you want the release to be quickly and easily.

I'm a TOTAL Jag fanboy (and have owned the lockdowns) but must say that whilst pretty they are nowhere near as good as Solar P1 . . .two different sized backrests and a multitude of rubber inserts (that you have to purchase in addition) that are a pain to get in and out as you try and ascertain a perfect fit . . . they don't retain rods on savage takes half as well as the P1 either IMO . . .which is why most users also add the Jag rod locker bungee system (which tbf IS a good product!) making them a little superfluous. . .
 
I used to just fish using the Solar P1, then added the Jag Rod Lock and then Wolf Multi Angle Lock.
 

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Can anyone recommend a good set of back gripping rod rests that can take a cork handle. Been using the Enterprise ones which are really good but they just don’t seem to last, seem to get brittle and snap after a while if knocked.
ESP for me have been spot on, if you want to use your own then you could use a butt bungee like the Sonik version, they're great, especially for some of the savage takes on say the Trent
 

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I occasionally use 2 ft of 8mm bungee cord and 3 cable ties. Central loop goes round the rod rest and an adjustable loop in either end goes round the rod butts ( a slight cork flare helps) . Just make sure the bank stick is well in....
On my venues I try and avoid 3 ft twitches and I don't get many bites anyway !
 
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