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Drennan rod socks.

Richard Isaacs

Richard Isaacs

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Like every thing that’s brilliant drennan have knocked these on the head and bought out a replacement that is nothing like them.

Anyone got some they would flog me or suggest an alternative that is similar
No plastic loops or draw strings no elastic straps just a neoprene set preferably snug fitting on slim rods with a Velcro flap.
 
I use these Rich - NGT butt/tip protectors, there not slim fit so may not suit you but there cheap and do the job
Shop around and you’ll find some good deals

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ngtonline.co.uk

NGT Tip & Butt Rod Protectors - NGT Online

Tip & Butt Protector For Made Up Rods A set of green tip and butt protectors, to protect and securely hold together made up rods. Made from 210D waterproof, high quality, neoprene material with velcro fasteners. Each set is supplied with a tip and butt protector. One of our most popular items...
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I use these Rich - NGT butt/tip protectors.

I also usually use these NGT protectors but for added security for the rod tip I slide up inside them a used small (Actimel) yoghurt pot then slide the tip joint and top of the butt joint inside that and trap with the velcro flap.
 
Ian Sewter said:
I use these Rich - NGT butt/tip protectors.

I also usually use these NGT protectors but for added security for the rod tip I slide up inside them a used small (Actimel) yoghurt pot then slide the tip joint and top of the butt joint inside that and trap with the velcro flap.
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Good idea!

I use the NGT ones too and they’re wide enough that I can fit all three sections of a twin tip rod in, which I find handy. Some other I’ve had have been too tight to be able to do this.
 
Alan Palmer said:
I use these Rich - NGT butt/tip protectors, there not slim fit so may not suit you but there cheap and do the job
Shop around and you’ll find some good deals

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ngtonline.co.uk

NGT Tip & Butt Rod Protectors - NGT Online

Tip & Butt Protector For Made Up Rods A set of green tip and butt protectors, to protect and securely hold together made up rods. Made from 210D waterproof, high quality, neoprene material with velcro fasteners. Each set is supplied with a tip and butt protector. One of our most popular items...
ngtonline.co.uk ngtonline.co.uk
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Way too bulky for float rods but cheers
 
 
I'm guessing you want the ones on the right in my photo?
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I have two sets of the Specialist ones. I doubt that they've ever left the house. It was only a couple of weeks back that I got rid of the boxes they came in. I'm sure you could persuade me to part with them, especially if you can get hold of a couple of sets of the little Acolyte ones.
 
Chris Jones said:
I'm guessing you want the ones on the right in my photo?
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I have two sets of the Specialist ones. I doubt that they've ever left the house. It was only a couple of weeks back that I got rid of the boxes they came in. I'm sure you could persuade me to part with them, especially if you can get hold of a couple of sets of the little Acolyte ones.
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That’s the ones. I’d have Either if anyone has either to sell.
The acolyte ones while not as long still serve the same purpose and equally as good.
 
Chris Jones said:
I'm guessing you want the ones on the right in my photo?
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I have two sets of the Specialist ones. I doubt that they've ever left the house. It was only a couple of weeks back that I got rid of the boxes they came in. I'm sure you could persuade me to part with them, especially if you can get hold of a couple of sets of the little Acolyte ones.
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Just seen the bottom part of your message sorry.

I don’t have any acolyte ones to spare I’m afraid mate but if cash is good enough I’d happily buy them if they are of no use to you.
I’m not trying to cheap skate some either as I will happily pay the original price for them when new at £11 a set.
 
Not 100% sure where they are, but I definitely used to have a couple of sets of the ones you’re after. I’ll have a butchers tomorrow after work. If I can find them, you’re welcome to them.
 
Hi Rich - These are the droids your looking for . . .actually better than the Drennan equivalents IMO (tighter velcro strap) and good value if you look around . . .they even do a camo version now Rich which I'm sure you'll appreciate . . !!!

johnsonrosstackle.co.uk

Fox Tip & Butt Protectors

Ideal protection for your rods. The padded tops are secured by the velcro wrap to ensure that both ends of your rod are fully protected...
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Do NOT be tempted by the Korda Tip Safe neoprene jobbies as they have a stitched 'two compartment' tip end limiting the way you can fold your rods . . .
 
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Chris Belcher said:
Hi Rich - These are the droids your looking for . . .actually better than the Drennan equivalents IMO (tighter velcro strap) and good value if you look around . . .they even do a camo version now Rich which I'm sure you'll appreciate . . !!!

johnsonrosstackle.co.uk

Fox Tip & Butt Protectors

Ideal protection for your rods. The padded tops are secured by the velcro wrap to ensure that both ends of your rod are fully protected...
johnsonrosstackle.co.uk johnsonrosstackle.co.uk

Do NOT be tempted by the Korda Tip Safe neoprene jobbies as they have a stitched 'two compartment' tip end limiting the way you can fold your rods . . .
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I’ve got several of those but i wouldn’t let them near a float rod Chris. That plastic buckle you pass the tag through is way too close to my tiny tip guides.
Great for the barbel and specialist rods though
 
Alan Palmer said:
I use these Rich - NGT butt/tip protectors, there not slim fit so may not suit you but there cheap and do the job
Shop around and you’ll find some good deals

View attachment 32792View attachment 32793

ngtonline.co.uk

NGT Tip & Butt Rod Protectors - NGT Online

Tip & Butt Protector For Made Up Rods A set of green tip and butt protectors, to protect and securely hold together made up rods. Made from 210D waterproof, high quality, neoprene material with velcro fasteners. Each set is supplied with a tip and butt protector. One of our most popular items...
ngtonline.co.uk ngtonline.co.uk
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I have the NGT ones on all of my made up rods ready to go, either in quivers or loose on top of the barrow. I sometimes don't use a quiver if I'm using a barrow.
 
Richard Isaacs said:
I put the made up rod into an adjustable padded sleeve which then goes into a protector quiver with a hard encapsulation part on the top. It would take quite a force to break it. The socks simply keep the sections together
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Apols didn't read the thread in terms of rod type - maybe the Korda tip safes might suit if you need these for float rods as the top section is stitched into two compartments . . .but maybe no good for a three piece rod on this basis unless you unstitch the seam on the top sleeve. Are you storing 'rigged up' or broken down?
 
Chris Jones said:
I'm guessing you want the ones on the right in my photo?
View attachment 32797
I have two sets of the Specialist ones. I doubt that they've ever left the house. It was only a couple of weeks back that I got rid of the boxes they came in. I'm sure you could persuade me to part with them, especially if you can get hold of a couple of sets of the little Acolyte ones.
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Are those Acolyte ones armour plated to try and stop the rods from snapping? :D:D:D
 
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