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Rod sling

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Carl Hall

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Hi , I have recently invested in a new rod built by Bob Gill, I'm now terrified I'm going to damage it carting it about , is there a single rod sling out there that offers full protection to rod and reel whilst also has room for bank stick and landing net pole. I have seen various slings but none offer protection to the eyes etc.

Cheers carl
 
i use a Fox Nomad and stick my bank stick in my ruck sack.
 
Don't know what size reel you use! but a drennan specialist rod sleeve should fit. Some rods ie harrison do not fit into some rod sleeve's as sleeve's are to short for the rod. Use the sleeve with a quiver so that you can put it into your car on its own, no heavy brolly pressing onto your rod. I have both wychwood and drennan quivers.
 
Why don't you just put it in a tube and an ordinarry holdall and set up when you arrive on the bank , unlikely to get busted in transit and it only takes 2-3 mins to set up from scratch :D
 
As said Korum, I have the two rod sling, the extra slot does for the pole handle, but tbh I prefer to strap my rod and net pole together with rod socks, a rucksack is on my back, I carry the net and bucket, I find this far easier and lighter, and I reckon I have tried every way possible.

That's the trouble with expensive rods, the thought of damaging them is just too hard to contemplate :)
 
Tis true, the Nash sleeve is a lightweight, quality bit of kit Gary....trouble is, the guy want's pockets for bank sticks and such like....and it doesn't have any, not a deep pocket in sight (I will resist the obvious joke there :D:D)

It does have a tiny square pocket, possibly big enough for a very small pie :p

Hence why I recommended the Greys....and why the Greys is a lot heavier....

The quality aspect must be down to Greys Chinese not being as good as the Nash Chinese :D

Cheers, Dave
 
David Gauntlett said:
The quality aspect must be down to Greys Chinese not being as good as the Nash Chinese :D

Cheers, Dave
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There's definite variation in quality of the Chinese's up 'ere Dave!

Mike Hodgkiss said:
Why don't you just put it in a tube and an ordinarry holdall and set up when you arrive on the bank , unlikely to get busted in transit and it only takes 2-3 mins to set up from scratch :D
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Probably the best option if you want full protection, even the korum total protect ones bend easily.

At the end of the day you have to ask yourself if you bought a fishing rod or an ornament. Bob's rods are works of art for sure, but they are made to be fished with. Take it out and enjoy it and try not to worry about it, at the end of the day if you knock a ring out you can always have a replacement fitted.
 
Well Said Andrew end of the day its a fishing rod I have two and I do give me tackle a bit of stick 6 years on still going strong
 
If you've spent that much on a top rod then get Cotswold Aquarius to knock you up a custom sleeve, much more befitting such a thoroughbred than these poorly stitched imports !!!
 
David Gauntlett said:
Tis true, the Nash sleeve is a lightweight, quality bit of kit Gary....trouble is, the guy want's pockets for bank sticks and such like....and it doesn't have any, not a deep pocket in sight (I will resist the obvious joke there :D:D)

It does have a tiny square pocket, possibly big enough for a very small pie :p

Hence why I recommended the Greys....and why the Greys is a lot heavier....

The quality aspect must be down to Greys Chinese not being as good as the Nash Chinese :D

Cheers, Dave
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mine split around the piping on the pockets within weeks it must have weighed about 4 kg empty .the tackle tarts up here have the trakker 2 rod sleeve you can fit the kitchen sink in them .have the old style nash with the straps just the job and never lost owt yet
 
If you think the quality of Greys gear has gone down hill, perhaps you are wondering what comes next?

US fishing rod firm reels in 140-year-old British rival | UK news | The Guardian

The number of British companies now in the hands of foreign owners is truly frightening...and it isn't just angling equipment. However, as angling is our main interest...try researching 'Go outdoors', and see how many companies they have now taken over. True they are British....but it can't be in our best interests that one company controls so many others, and fishing seems all big conglomerates now. Harrison aside. Spooky.

Cheers, Dave.
 
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