Mark J Smith
Member
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.
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Back rod rests
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Lewis Baldwin
Senior Member & Supporter
Morning,
I use these https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/25639031...sPA8bDQMO4-XHsrC_q7u38UifiIkDKuBoCUokQAvD_BwE
They are brilliant. Durable, take all cork handles I've used and are solid.
Thanks
Lewis
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.
Gary Wagstaff
Senior Member
Angling Direct have the same made by Zebco half the price
Derek Funcks
Senior Member & Supporter
And Temu
U shaped - Temu United Kingdom
2pcs u shaped rod at Temu, part of our Sports & Outdoors shop .
Gary Wagstaff
Senior Member
Rob Linwood
Senior Member & Supporter
Jag lockdown ones are brilliant
Terry Harman
Senior Member & Supporter
Another for jag lockdowns you get 3 different size rubber inserts in a pack
Rob Linwood
Senior Member & Supporter
Yeah can’t fault the jag ones they might seem a little expensive but they work to perfection 
Chris Belcher
Senior Member & Supporter
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'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. . .
Vince Maddock
Senior Member & Supporter
I use the korum XL angle tilt butt cups (or leverage butt screw) along with their security rests on the front.
I just use the but screws
if im fishing with the rods even slightly elevated, never let me down, but i do fish locked up and sit right next to my rods,just like any self respecting barbel angler should 
Graham Martin
Senior Member & Supporter
Just started using NGT rear gripper rests. So far ok and less than 3£ each.
Damian Kimmins
Senior Member
Chris Belcher
Senior Member & Supporter
Lee Hadaway
Senior Member & Supporter
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 !
On my venues I try and avoid 3 ft twitches and I don't get many bites anyway !