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Post by daves on Jun 22, 2013 20:35:47 GMT
Another tip gleaned from Stu Crofts!!!! I'd been thinking about buying a quiver but the cost put me off. Stu made one from a cut down rod tube, but any sturdy, rigid tube 2.5" to 3" (6 to 8 cm) wide & 16" (41 cm) long (blocked at one end would do. Insert a foam pad in the bottom of the tube to protect the rod top & wrap some soft tape/padding around the top edge & you have a quiver that will hold up to 3 rods (inserted butt upwards). You could fix a strap to the tube or (as I do) put it into a Camelbak (drinks rucksack or the back pouch of a fishing vest if deep enough). It's always useful to have a spare in case of breakage or so rods of different lengths can be carried to cover different areas of river. Furthermore one rod could be set up for nymphing & another for dry fly: I often do this when grayling fishing in the late autumn. Stu is a great applier of common sense & ingenuity. See the picture of Stu with his quiver in the back pouch of his vest.  Dave |
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Post by lanhal on May 18, 2014 15:59:14 GMT
Hi daves. After reading your post I was thinking how I could use a quiver of some sort without wearing a backpack or vest. Then I had a minor brain wave - why not use the bag for a tripod? I tried mine slung over my shoulder cross-wise after putting on my chest pack - works OK and doesn't stop me from hanging a net by a magnet from the neck strap of the pack.
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Post by sk3rn on May 19, 2014 12:19:57 GMT
www.sportsdirect.com/karrimor-x-lite-backpack-764851I use one of these as the expandable elastic on the outside holds one rod just fine, but I should be able to mod it if/when I become a 2 rod household with a tube just to be more secure. There are plenty of pockets about and areas to attach the magnet for the net.
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Post by flatsghost on May 19, 2014 19:29:32 GMT
I was previously using a rod tube set up but have recently converted to a Wychwood 25litre rucksack which has elasticated rod holding devices and pockets to hold several rods in. Bit more expensive than the one mentioned above but carries my flask and food easily plus rain jacket or whatever. I carry 3 Tenkara rods easily plus other bite and I can stay away from the car all day. It has a stiffened mesh back which holds it away from your back to,prevent sweating.
Check it out.
Cheers
Glyn
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Post by daves on May 20, 2014 8:01:03 GMT
The thing I like about Stu Croft's rod tube set up is that the rods are fully protected (except for the last bit of cork handle) so if you fall they will not get damaged. It is also cheap if you already have a small rucksack & old rod tube.
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Post by lanhal on May 20, 2014 12:44:00 GMT
Good point about the protection Dave, many thanks. So I'll just pop down to the shed to cut a piece of gutter downpipe as a sleeve inside my tripod bag
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Post by custheyder on May 27, 2014 9:27:49 GMT
I have a couple of options. For long days I have my Tenzing TZ 1140 which is an archery pack with lots of options for attaching rods, hydration system, lots pockets and room for a waterproof. I also have a smaller hydration pack that will also take a rod and a chest pack which I can wear to the side as a hip pack.
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