Rod Holdalls......Grrrrrrrrr !

S-Kippy · Apr 16, 2016

We haven't had a Grrrrrrrrr! For a while so I thought I'd have one about rod Holdalls/quivers.

Why are they so bloody BIG ? I don't want to carry 6 made up rods, a bivvy and a net...nor do I want my rods stuck on the outside with reels on so they get bashed to bits. I don't want a great pimple on the side where the reel goes. I want a simple holdall that I can put 2 or 3 max unmade rods in with a pocket for bank sticks and me landing net pole. I also want a strap so I can sling it over me shoulder like a proper angler not carry it by the handle like it was some girlie snooker cue bag .

And I'd rather it wasn't the size of an average canoe.

Where are they ? I thought the Korum "All Rounder" was what I was looking for but I saw one today and it's Hay-Uge ! Ditto every other one I looked at...I could easily have fitted inside some meself and I'm not a little bloke.

Any suggestions ? Other than to stop moaning ?

robtherake · Apr 16, 2016

Don't laugh, but last time I perused the Askari catalogue there were some interesting compact rod holdalls, quite different from the usual UK offerings. Not sure whether they still carry similar models but it might be worth a look.

Graham Elliott 1 · Apr 16, 2016

Wychwood Solace 3 rod quiver. Rods can go inside.

£25.

But you might need room for
Landing net handle
Brolly
Rod rests
Spare of each.

Daiwa black widow 3 rod holdall. £35.

tigger · Apr 16, 2016

The korum quivers are very small and compact and have both a girlie handle and a long handle so you can carry it oer your shoulder like a normal holdall.

tom_moran · Apr 16, 2016

I've got one that ticks all those boxes, it's a black and green keenets one I got from argos about 20 years ago. I use it to store rods I'm not using in the shed though. Ive got a jrc one atm, three made up rods, space for three not made up ones(I keep tip sections and a whip in it) room for banksticks, net handle, unhooking mat and rod rests on the outside. I agree that when I first got it I thought it was massive but: I like it, i just bang a bag with tackle and bait on the trolley along with my chair grab the rod holdall and go. It works well.

sam vimes · Apr 16, 2016

I suspect that half your problem is the never the twain shall meet aspect of specialist over match gear. There are still plenty of relatively small three or four rod (tube) match holdalls with brolly and bankstick pockets. The snag is that they often aren't long enough for 2 piece 12' rods and they may well be a bit more colourful than many want.

Go green and you run into the stuff that follows the current carp/specialist fashions. That often means sleeves, lumps for reels and generally being huge. Beyond that you are left with smallish quivers that invariably leave the rods on the outside.

The following are all match type holdalls available in a smaller capacity.
Browning Black Magic Compact Holdall Luggage | BobCo Fishing Tackle, Leeds
Daiwa Matchman Holdall Luggage | BobCo Fishing Tackle, Leeds
Maver Platinum Holdall Luggage | BobCo Fishing Tackle, Leeds
Browning Black Magic Compact Rod Holdall Luggage | BobCo Fishing Tackle, Leeds
Maver Mxi Holdall Luggage | BobCo Fishing Tackle, Leeds
Maver Team Holdall Luggage | BobCo Fishing Tackle, Leeds
I've got the feeling that none of them are likely to float your boat.

However, the following has a description that might put you off. It may just be a little more up your street and perhaps has enough versatility to fit the bill. I'm actually quite tempted myself.
Hardy Marksman Quiver Luggage | BobCo Fishing Tackle, Leeds

robtherake · Apr 16, 2016

tigger said:
The korum quivers are very small and compact and have both a girlie handle and a long handle so you can carry it oer your shoulder like a normal holdall.

...but the velcro fixing points are a tiny bit too close together and the velcro tapes could do with being an inch longer so you can accommodate unmade posh rods with neoprene cases. Just my own opinion, of course, and I use both the 3 and 5-rod models (very rare I take more than 2 or 3 rods, but the 5-rod model will take a day shelter in its bigger central compartment) and rather like them both apart from those little details.

trotter2 · Apr 16, 2016

A lot of them are way too big for a couple of rods. I would advise always see one in the flesh never buy blind with holdalls, photos on a web site can be very deceiving.
The korum ones are not bad, best of a bad lot IMO.

maggot_dangler · Apr 17, 2016

S-Kippy said:
We haven't had a Grrrrrrrrr! For a while so I thought I'd have one about rod Holdalls/quivers.

Why are they so bloody BIG ? I don't want to carry 6 made up rods, a bivvy and a net...nor do I want my rods stuck on the outside with reels on so they get bashed to bits. I don't want a great pimple on the side where the reel goes. I want a simple holdall that I can put 2 or 3 max unmade rods in with a pocket for bank sticks and me landing net pole. I also want a strap so I can sling it over me shoulder like a proper angler not carry it by the handle like it was some girlie snooker cue bag .

And I'd rather it wasn't the size of an average canoe.

Where are they ? I thought the Korum "All Rounder" was what I was looking for but I saw one today and it's Hay-Uge ! Ditto every other one I looked at...I could easily have fitted inside some meself and I'm not a little bloke.

Any suggestions ? Other than to stop moaning ?

NGT make one .

I have had the same problem found the NGT ticks all the boxes ..

The other option that i also use in an Brollnet flatliner 3 rods (not in tubes) plus landing net handle .

PG ...

Mark Wintle · Apr 17, 2016

I have the same problem with finding a decent SMALL rod holdall. I bought the cheapest Daiwa one (£20) but it is made from cheap materials, barely lasted weeks and I had to try and rebuild it with better materials. As a result I'm using a Nash holdall that is nearly 30 years old (with some repairs) that is capable of about 5 rod tubes plus brolly but not too big. I have a garish **** Clegg holdall for when I pole fish but even that one is 15(?) years old and it would be good to buy a really well-made holdall as per S-Kippy's post. I wouldn't mind paying £70 if it was a good one to the toughness spec of my original Nash one. I have another Nash/Halkon Hunt one in Barclays Bank AA colours though that's even more battered than the other one.

no-one in particular · Apr 17, 2016

I am tentatively suggesting making one; not that I have ever done so; just thinking it should not be too hard. Some canvass or suitable material cut to shape, some strong thread etc. If a zip is too much some holes and draw strings might do the trick or strips of velco sewn or glued on. Some pockets sewn in and a strap attached. If sewings not you forte maybe some strong glue would hold it together; epoxy might work, there are many specialist glues around that might do the job.. It could be all custom made to suit your gear.
Just thinking aloud really but I would have a go if it was a problem.

S-Kippy · Apr 17, 2016

I've got a Korm 3 rod quiver. It's OK but still too chuffin big for scuttling about. I looked at the Hardy yesterday and it is a quality piece of gear BUT....again, too big . I have one of them Drennan rod sleeve jobbies but that's too small and has neither an outside pocket nor a shoulder strap.

The best I have is a TFG quiver which is not half bad but I wanted something more holdally than quivery because I think quivers are suspect in terms of rod protection. TFG also do (or did) a compact holdall but it will only take 3 piece rods...too short for 2 piece 12 footers. I'm really surprised that there doesn't seem to be anything like this about for people like me who don't carry loads of rods and don't want to carry them ready made up with the reels on.

Definitely have to see them first hand. Had I ordered that Korum I'd have been horrified at the size of it yet the pictures suggested it was just what I was looking for.

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markg said:
I am tentatively suggesting making one; not that I have ever done so; just thinking it should not be too hard. Some canvass or suitable material cut to shape, some strong thread etc. If a zip is too much some holes and draw strings might do the trick or strips of velco sewn or glued on. Some pockets sewn in and a strap attached. If sewings not you forte maybe some strong glue would hold it together; epoxy might work, there are many specialist glues around that might do the job.. It could be all custom made to suit your gear.
Just thinking aloud really but I would have a go if it was a problem.

I'm a tart, Mark. I'd be far too concerned about being arrested by the barbel police for being in possession of an unauthorised product. I've already been cautioned for not using Shimano reels.

daniel121 · Apr 17, 2016

Regarding match vs specimen kit, no fish stands on their tail looking at us to make sure all the matchlads kits is fully colour cordinated - like a woman's outfit looking all

neither does the nearest 20lb carp do the same to make sure the carp boys all look like a tree - makes me chuckle all this fishing fashion it really does

mg:

Regarding a small holdall, then why not buy a pole holdall? It won't be cammoed but honestly does it matter? Will the fish care? It will have plenty of room and be tall enough - a 6 tube pole holdall for a bivvy and a couple of Rob tubes. You could put your bank sticks in a cut down tube? Or buy one with a pouch on the front, here see what you think?

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=p...HuhoKHdh8DZEQ_AUIugEoAQ#imgrc=9SbRTNZrUCOjIM:

My suggestion anyway

trotter2 · Apr 17, 2016

The pole jobs are ok if you carrying you rods NOT made up.
But again no use if you have a reel fitted.

Graham Elliott 1 · Apr 17, 2016

The Daiwa black widow I suggested is a holdall for 3 rods including 2 piece 12 foot rods as requested. . Not outside rod holder. Not reel pouch.

Andy Pet · Apr 17, 2016

Drennan Super Specialist Quiver does the job for me. I carry my rods in tubes but it does allow for 3 rods to be made up or carried in Drennan rod sleeves externally - if that floats your boat

Tee-Cee · Apr 17, 2016

Korum CS Series Rod Holdall..............Basic stuff really at about £44. Only takes un made up rods plus sticks handles etc. Black with minimal green beading, but has the company name on one side - not too bad though !

By no means perfect, but works for me in most situations....

It was recommended by someone on FM so others may comment on this ?

ps Could be a tad longer though.

binka · Apr 17, 2016

sam vimes said:
However, the following has a description that might put you off. It may just be a little more up your street and perhaps has enough versatility to fit the bill. I'm actually quite tempted myself.
Hardy Marksman Quiver Luggage | BobCo Fishing Tackle, Leeds

You may well be right for the kind of thing Skip has in mind.

I have one of these (surprise!

) but rarely use it preferring an Aqua Endura roving quiver which will easily take a combination of either made up or tubed rods and brolly, banksticks etc depending on how you configure it.

The Hardy quiver is a real quality piece of kit as you would expect but it's neither a quiver or a full holdall imo... A kind of in between hybrid maybe?

S-Kippy · Apr 17, 2016

And too bleeding big, Steve. Be honest....this is not what you'd call compact.

binka · Apr 17, 2016

S-Kippy said:
And too bleeding big, Steve. Be honest....this is not what you'd call compact.

I think I managed to stuff four tubed rods, brolly, landing net pole and four banksticks, some with bite alarms attached, into mine.

I like it, I just wish it was more of a quiver than a sawn off holdall.

It's not what I would call compact but it's more compact than many full blown holdalls if that makes sense?

Have you considered a quiver which will take tubed rods in the inner brolly sleeve and if need be your brolly on the outer rod section?

It works for me when I need it to and I can still use it as a conventional quiver

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