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Thanks Chris, but I think I will have a go at designing something and then maybe post it up for anyone who is interested.

As others have said, the Drennan quivers are fine. But their rod sleeves are not what I’m looking for. I don’t need padding (butt and tip protectors do what’s needed) nor a full length zip. I just want something really light that will stop the line on made up rods from snagging on vegetation...

Just a quick note to thank you all for taking the trouble to provide your advice and ideas - much appreciated!

Thanks Mike, but I have now found a barbel quiver, from someone else in this excellent group.

Thanks Julian. The seller is in this group and has been in touch to say he also has a barbel quiver, which I have agreed to buy. So a happy ending.

Yes, it had a detachable over-fit tip ring and quite a soft over-fit glass quiver.

Re-activating this thread in the hope of advice on alternatives. My GP 11 ft 1.25 barbel quiver was stolen recently and the chances of finding one secondhand seem slim. So looking at one of these 11ft rods - Harrison Avon 1.25, Torrix 1.25 or Chimera Avon. I mainly touch leger at close range...

A bit dusty but unused and in box. £250 posted.

Charles Walker I have fished with Charles Walker a number of times (on the Kennet and Test) and he is a serious angler. Started off on trout but totally converted in recent years by Martin Salter - who put him in a good barbel swim on the Wasing estate and he hasn't looked back. Also...

You might want to look at these too: http://www.cotswoldaquarius.co.uk/products.php?function=view&productid=18 Not cheap, but easier over the shoulder than a round bucket and with quite a bit more space. Also much more stable and comfortable to sit on. Bait, food and flask inside...