Really disappointing luggage.

[Dave Brooksbank]

Regarding luggage, I prefer to keep my rods in plastic tubes in an old school holdall. The holdalls are usually much cheaper and less bulky than those massive made up rod holdalls. They also have compartments for umberellas, banksticks, landing net staff and a fold up net head.
The reels go in the rucksack in padded cases, all safe from damage. I'd prefer knowing my tackle is safe over the time it takes to make a rod or two up.

Exactly what i do if just float fishing for the day,keeping expensive delicate float rods safe.Was actually thinking about converting one of my 2 rod ridged full protection holdalls to accommodate them made up using strips of velcro to keep sections apart to avoid clattering about.

 

[Phil Dunn]

well just to keep people updated, absolutely nothing from Korum customer services - obviously don't care so that's one customer they have now lost.

 

[Mike Hodgkiss]

Only trouble with candle wax is that any dirt / grit will stick to it, ultimately compounding the problem .

 

[Andrew Jackson]

So I was in need of a new holdall due to current one giving up the ghost. Looked online and liked the look of the greys prodigy range. Well as you can imagine one thing lead to another and on its way was the tackle station rucksack, holdall and unhooking mat. It's got to match after all.
Anyway. Yesterday the rucksack arrived. It's huge. Too big. There are loads of side pockets for bits but they all get in each other's way. Zips tricky to access due to pocket above etc.
So I'd loaded it all up and then emptied it all back into my existing drennan specialist 40ltr. I know I'm used to this so maybe I need to get used to the greys?
Today the holdall arrived. Great. Until I try to get the 2lb torrix in the 'large 6'2" compartment'. Well I think if I were to use it for a few sessions I'd be looking to replace the rod tops as there is little to no room for them. Looks great but only for an extra inch. That's what she said.
Anyway looks like I'll be packaging it all back up and sending it back.
Disappointed.

Luggage is a very personal thing but whenever I buy something new I'm left thinking 'I could do better than that'. I know what you mean about the multi pocket thing. I bought a Nash rucksack that had so many pockets I could never find anything! Rod holdalls are as bad. Too big, too small, not enough room for set up rods, bad balance so they keep sliding round when walking ( really annoying) straps for made up rods too short, velcro too weak. I could go on. Good idea to send it back. I've a garage full of stuff that should have gone the same route!

 

[Luke Agacy]

I have had various rucksacks over the years and I got an ESP one from my local tackle shop as it was the only one they had in stock at the time. I have to say I've had it for 3 seasons now and I haven't' had any issues with it. It has some larger side pockets and straps for your unhooking mat. The material is fairly water resistant and the zips are "covered" so your stuff doesn't get wet if caught in a downpour.

I also recommend the Trakker NGX 3 rod quiver. I've had mine for around 5 years now and used a lot. It has metal clips rather than the usual plastic you sometimes get on luggage straps. I can fit my 60in Wychwood brolly system in there as well as a 42in landing net (folding) as well as various bank sticks etc.

 

[Kevin Steele]

... I prefer to keep my rods in plastic tubes in an old school holdall.

I'm thinking of doing the same. I like my Korda 3-rod holdall, but it would only take one tube inside and one on the outside.

What kind of holdall do you use, Ian, and how many tubes will it take?

I thought of going back to a quiver for the same purpose. Always fettling!
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[Kevin Steele]

well just to keep people updated, absolutely nothing from Korum customer services - obviously don't care so that's one customer they have now lost.

No surprise there.

In contrast, I received a free replacement plastic expanding widget for my Specialist net handle, from Drennan, within two days of emailing them.
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[Ian Woods]

I'm thinking of doing the same. I like my Korda 3-rod holdall, but it would only take one tube inside and one on the outside.

What kind of holdall do you use, Ian, and how many tubes will it take?

I thought of going back to a quiver for the same purpose. Always fettling!
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Most of the time i'm float fishing so only take one rod which I make up before I set off.
If I go anywhere that requires me to take more than one rod I keep the rods in their bags and in plastic tubes.
Holdall wise I sometimes use a korum quiver with one or two tubes in the larger compartmemt, or if the tubes are too thick to go in i'll laccy band the other one to the quiver. Failing that I have an old school daiwa holdall whick fits several slim tubes in the larger compartment, then there are a few smaller compartments on the outside for the other bits, broly, sticks etc.

This is the style of rod holdall I mean....

Pardon our interruption...

Theres loads of them on ebay and they are made in different sizes/lengths etc, so if your only taking 3 piece float rods then a shorter one will be fine.
To be honest if I use a two piece rod I have no problem with the top of the tube sticking out of the holdall.