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Rod sleeves ?

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Darren Riley

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I've been looking for some cheap rod sleeves for my various rods and can't find any under about 12 to 14 quid
I do t want it for protection more for keeping everything tidy in transit with made up rods

Has anyone seen anything cheaper or have tried the socks the yanks use
 
Not being funny here Darren, but how cheap do you want them ??

I use the Spomb sleeves for my made up rods, and a Greys 2 rod holdall to carry them to the bank in. One thing to watch is that most sleeves are designed for Carp rods, and with them having longer handles that Barbel rods, the reel pouch is too high up on the sleeve, so when you put your made up rod in, the tip is then too long for the sleeve. I've found that out to my cost.
 
Simon Archer said:
Not being funny here Darren, but how cheap do you want them ??

I use the Spomb sleeves for my made up rods, and a Greys 2 rod holdall to carry them to the bank in. One thing to watch is that most sleeves are designed for Carp rods, and with them having longer handles that Barbel rods, the reel pouch is too high up on the sleeve, so when you put your made up rod in, the tip is then too long for the sleeve. I've found that out to my cost.
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Never thought of that pitfall thank you 😊
 
The Advanta ones from Angling Direct will take barbel rods and the 12’ are currently on offer at £14.99 in their sale. Good quality and they also do a fully padded version for another £3 or so.


Dave
 
Darren Riley said:
I've been looking for some cheap rod sleeves for my various rods and can't find any under about 12 to 14 quid
I do t want it for protection more for keeping everything tidy in transit with made up rods

Has anyone seen anything cheaper or have tried the socks the yanks use
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What size sleeves are you after Darren?
 
David Clewer said:
The Advanta ones from Angling Direct will take barbel rods and the 12’ are currently on offer at £14.99 in their sale. Good quality and they also do a fully padded version for another £3 or so.


Dave
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Thanks for the advice David. I had been looking for a pair of sleeves for my 10 foot cane rods. I came across an offer for these Advanta ones ona French site and had dismissed it as being 'too cheap'. I was wrong. You are right.
 
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