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slipd
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slipd
   Old Thread  #17 1 Sept 2026 at 2.57pm  0  Login    Register
In reply to Post #16
Ah, I'll need to purchase another then - because I only picked up 3x...

I've downsized from 5 to 4 rods, dropping a dedicated spod/marker set up - now just using 1x rod for both. Loop method for quick change πŸ˜‰

Thanks all!
Darkieallard
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   Old Thread  #16 30 Aug 2026 at 6.06am  1  Login    Register
In reply to Post #14
No the Thinking Anglers wood sleeve does not contain the reel, the standard sleeves do though and I use one for my spod and marker, the draw string draws against the reel so it’s fully protected.
tommo7567
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tommo7567
   Old Thread  #15 29 Aug 2026 at 2.00pm  0  Login    Register
I keep my rods in Tackle box single rod sleeves with esp neoprene tip protectors inside while travelling to the river. Take them out of the sleeve and keep the tip protectors on while the rod goes into the quiver if I need to carry a brolly, to walk to the river.

The tackle box sleeves do enable you to carry a rolled up net and landing pole (s) along with single banksticks. Surprising how much you can strap to them actually. I sometimes carry two rods but usually one, but even with two carried in the hand the sleeves add very little weight
slipd
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slipd
   Old Thread  #14 28 Aug 2026 at 9.46pm  0  Login    Register
In reply to Post #7
Does the dedicated TA spod sleeve take the reel as well? I'm guessing it does πŸ€”

Thanks.
slipd
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slipd
   Old Thread  #13 28 Aug 2026 at 9.37pm  0  Login    Register
In reply to Post #10
Ah, my bad - thanks guys!
Darkieallard
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   Old Thread  #12 28 Aug 2026 at 7.50pm  0  Login    Register
In reply to Post #9
Brilliant compact sleeves
Carpmanchris
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Carpmanchris
   Old Thread  #11 27 Aug 2026 at 1.35pm  2  Login    Register
In reply to Post #1
Been using NGT tip and butt protectors for a few years. They do the job!
vossy1
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vossy1
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   Old Thread  #10 27 Aug 2026 at 1.09pm  1  Login    Register
In reply to Post #9
Your link πŸ‘

LINKY POO™ https://thinkinganglers.com/portfolio/single-rod-sleeve-adjustable/
yonny
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yonny
   Old Thread  #9 27 Aug 2026 at 12.31pm  0  Login    Register
In reply to Post #8
It's not the tip tops we're on about, its the adjustable rod sleeves mate:

https://thinkinganglers.com/portfolio/single-rod-sleeve-adjustable/

Last miles longer than tip tops. I don't even bother with a quiver anymore. Just chuck the rods/sleeves on the barrow.

slipd
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slipd
   Old Thread  #8 27 Aug 2026 at 12.10pm  0  Login    Register
In reply to Post #1
Seeing a lot of love for the Thinking Angling adjustable tip tops, here and on another forum.

And less elastic to perish?
Chuffy
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Chuffy
   Old Thread  #7 27 Aug 2026 at 11.26am  0  Login    Register
In reply to Post #6
Agreed. i recently moved over to the TA sleeves and quiver and love it, so much more versatile especially for different set ups. Even went the whole hog and got their Spod rod sleeve which is also great.
yonny
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yonny
   Old Thread  #6 27 Aug 2026 at 7.16am  1  Login    Register
In reply to Post #4
Agree, the elastic tip tops don't last 5 mins in my experience (especially the Nash ones!).

I moved on to the TA adjustable rod sleeves several years ago and they've been absolutely brilliant. So much so I bought a load of them for all my set-ups. They only have a short length of elastic which for some reason means they last literally years (my first set must be getting on for 10y old and still going strong).
Belch
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Belch
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   Old Thread  #5 26 Aug 2026 at 9.15am  0  Login    Register
In reply to Post #1
NGT ones are pretty good tbf - especially if your putting rods in a bag/sleeve anyway and hiding the brand 'shame' (lol)

I like the Fox Black neoprene jobbies - a bit more compact and tight - keep rods together tightly without the need for a central rod wrap (if you take your leads off before packing away)
The Trakker variants (which are exactly the same product albeit in green) are almost twice the price!

bmthman
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bmthman
   Old Thread  #4 26 Aug 2026 at 8.50am  2  Login    Register
In reply to Post #3
Think i have tried all the elastic ones, Peak, Tackle Box, Nash etc. Elastic goes on all of them after a couple of years.
So stick to NGT Tip And Butt Rod Protectors Deluxe Neoprene now, seem to last forever.
carpy09
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carpy09
   Old Thread  #3 26 Aug 2026 at 8.31am  0  Login    Register
In reply to Post #1
thinking anglers elastics tip tops or slightly cheaper the tackle box own branded elastics tip
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