Are Jag Pods, Bank Sticks, Buzzbars worth the money? - Carp Fishing

[@CaravanCarpers]

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[@honestloz]

I love your reviews Bro, your not trying to please any particular company, your just giving your honest and very experienced opinion and I 100 per cent agree with you regards buying quality products. We all do squirm a little when we see some of the prices that Nash & Jag ask for there products but once you get your head round it and you actually buy there gear you can actually see why they cost a bit more than the other run of the mill products. I would rather be sat on the bank, using and looking at my quality gear thinking, "Jesus that stuff was expensive but its all great quality and I love them", rather than sat there, going "Jesus they look shit and wont last me 5 minutes but hey they were cheap"!! 🤔 Anyway I guess its each to there own and we all have different opinions (and budgets!!) but I do believe if you buy cheap, you buy twice!! Keep these great review's coming and all the best mate 🤟👍

[@CaravanCarpers]

Cheers mate thank you for watching much appreciated! It’s true most of the time buy cheap buy twice! I’ve got the new Jag pod since this review and absolutely love it.

[@Caddyfordycation]

Very useful review, thanks. Sorry to hear there are still a few glitches at this price, but I like the look of the bank sticks and digging tool. I’m going for the stainless though.

[@CaravanCarpers]

Thanks for watching Richard. The jag stuff is great but like i say not perfect. Stainless is too heavy for me but will last a life time 👌🏻

[@marknind3088]

Great review. I also have the Micro pod, lovely bit of kit but like you said, the long up-right just isn’t long enough. I did contact Jag on a number of occasions to see if they could make me a bespoke longer version, but they weren’t interested. Going to machine my own one up on my dads lathe when I get the opportunity. I purchased a 9”bank stick to use instead which gives better reel height and allows to get the rod tips down, but no matter how much you tighten the lock, even with the lock tool, there always seems to be too much movement on the small diameter carbon inner. You can use the inner rod of an excavator bank stick, which I have done, but it’s a shame you have to purchase something else to try and achieve what it should do in the first place. Have decided to go for the super compact pod. Have purchased the base only as already have bank sticks and the large 2+1 buzz bars. I like the new RP-1 pod, but doesn’t quite open enough to my liking, I like to have a bit of space between my reels. You can’t beat single bank sticks but the amount of time it’s took getting them all in correct spacing, could have got the rods out. Sometimes I think we are too fussy for our own good, you’ve got to be happy 😉

[@CaravanCarpers]

Hi Mark! Thanks for watching! All valid points youve raised pal 100 percent! Ive just ordered a RP1 pod as ive been doing a lot of snag fishing and like you say they can turn!

[@marknind3088]

Some of my Jag kit I’ve bought 2nd hand, just have to wait for the best condition stuff at a good price. Bought my excavators and 2+1 new. Got the micro pod 2nd hand for £150, not a mark on it, was like new. The super compact pod base I’ve just purchased 2nd hand is in the same condition, like new.

[@CaravanCarpers]

Yea to be fair it does hold its value well in the second hand market, im going to all my other stuff then it will have paid for the pod. It doesn’t mark either hardly so looks good as new

[@seantwomey7816]

Brilliant review 🖒, I've had a few problems with my black label qr bank sticks and have been looking at the jag one's. ...... I think you just made my mind up ... jag it is !🖒

[@CaravanCarpers]

Glad I could help! There’s still issues with jag like I said but more than happy with it 🔥

[@kevinstanton9982]

Very good watch informative as always and looking forward to ur next tackle Tuesday or vlog 👌👌👌

[@CaravanCarpers]

Cheers Kev!

[@tutts999]

Great post, I'm not in the market for JAG bank ware. But I've used Fox black label sticks and they do make and scratch badly. Mine have been given away.

[@CaravanCarpers]

Cheer pal thanks for watching! What have you changed too then? Theres nothing really badly wrong with them at the price point but they arnt jag standard

[@TheCarponeiger]

Great reviews Lee and honest as always mate, plenty of details positive and negative 👍👍

[@CaravanCarpers]

Cheers Dave thank you for watching as always 👌🏻

[@geoff738]

Great review as always spot on with the Fox gear. Hearing they will sell a spanner to make sure there pod is secure…just can’t believe it 😳

[@CaravanCarpers]

Hi Geoff! Cheers for watching pal much appreciated! Yea I know it’s a bit mad but I’ve found screwing on all brands of bank sticks they can still be a little loose so it it’s to stop that and properly tighten and loosen them too. Works for loads of other bits of kit too like the vice on the jag sharpening kit ect

[@dannymoore6102]

Another interesting video mate love watching these learn alot 👍

[@CaravanCarpers]

Cheers Danny mate much appreciated

[@paullawrence8572]

Loving this series Lee! Top man!👌👏

[@CaravanCarpers]

Hi Paul! Thank you for your kind words pal! I’ve decided I’m going to try and fit another tackle Tuesday in next week even though I’m on the bank 👌🏻

[@rockdogization]

good review lee...of jag ...talking about pods..im thinking of a stainless solar pod ..but looking at those jag sticks and buzz bars i cud be tempted.....tight lines bud....

[@CaravanCarpers]

I’ve never used a Solar pod to be honest but I’ve herd nothing but good things! I would never go for stainless I’ve got some Jag stainless stuff and it’s like carting a dead body 😂. I’m really happy with the jag stuff to be fair just go for the different style pod not the one I have

[@rockdogization]

@@CaravanCarpers ill check em out!😁

[@CaravanCarpers]

@@rockdogization happy days pal 👌🏻

[@Sean-ig6wf]

I have this pod and can't fault it. I had the compact pod before but switched over to the nano pod. The compact was great but I use 2 rods which made the pod was really narrow and didn't seem stable. Also with the compact, you can't get your rod tips down if fishing off an high bank. There's not much room for adjustments. On the nano pod I had the same problem with the reels touching the bar. I use a 9 inch bank stick as the back stage stand and they're no where near.

[@CaravanCarpers]

Interesting point! I use the wider buzz bars so that might make it less of an issue with the compact pod but I don’t think I’ll be buying another I’m going to just keep what I have for now. That’s what I’ve done with mine and it stops it but it is a bit annoying!

[@nobbs67]

The butt rests are the nuts, digging bar is brilliant, I found the buzz bars not as good as solars. Nice review

[@CaravanCarpers]

Cheers pal thank you for watching. I wouldn’t touch solar anymore. 2 good friends both have solar pods that have broke, no reply for solar for weeks. I’ve sent solar a couple of messages about the new power Barrow I was after buying and I’ve had no reply. You don’t get that treatment from Jag.

[@nobbs67]

@@CaravanCarpers interesting, I’ve never had an issue with solar gear, and I’ve phoned them several times and also got through to them, and they’ve been really helpful.

[@CaravanCarpers]

I never tried calling to be fair but equally if they don’t message back on socials about inquiry’s on products It’s there loss really

[@CarpFishingDiaries]

Great, honest review pal. I still use the fox pod and that middle section stresses me out everything lol.

[@CaravanCarpers]

Cheers pal! It does get on your wick doesn’t it

[@jasonskerratt6858]

I’ve got the compact prolite black and I wouldn’t change it for any other pod

[@CaravanCarpers]

Happy days I think I’ll end up buying the base at some point myself

[@rich4738]

I'm having the same niggles with the new Fox QR pod, had to round the edges of the inner tube with a file to get it back together. Standard 3 rod buzz bar is too narrow for 1400 reels. Not well made for the money. Having said that it is very adaptable and light weight.

[@CaravanCarpers]

I’ve not seen the new Fox one in the flesh. I’ve just got the Jag RP1 pod it’s amazing but very expensive for a pod

[@rich4738]

@@CaravanCarpers It does look really good mate. Did you go Prolite or SS? For that kind of money I'd be concerned that Prolite wouldn't hold up, then again don't like the extra weight of SS

[@CaravanCarpers]

I went with black mate all the gears still going strong to this day mate as you say stainless is too heavy for me

[@dannycatchpole2271]

Hi mate ... love your video, I love my nano ,after years of rickety moving set up and like you I went through the black fox range. ( Twist Lock was shit ) agree with you on all points except the reel hitting the bottom bar ,silly question did you reverse the bar and have a taller one at the back ? I have Basia 45 tournaments which sit lovely and neat , however sometimes I. Could do with some xtra height on either front or back( weed or wind ) so where did you buy the longer one ? What outlet ? And how much ? keep up the good work ...Danny

[@CaravanCarpers]

Hi Danny sorry I’m just getting back! I’ve tried it both ways mate even at the highest point. I’ve now got the RP1 pod and I absolutely love it. I got mine from Johnson Ross you can use any length of jag back stick in there mate.

[@TrickyCarping]

Good watch that mate! Nice honest review, I owned jag 2+1 bars and sold them for century’s sticks and bars… century are good but not as good as jag! Also, you own far to much bankwear 😂😂 I’ll take them jag buzz bars for you so you have more space

[@CaravanCarpers]

Haha can’t beat a few spares pal! 😂😂😂

[@kevlow6852]

Regarding the iner stage stand for the nano pod I believe the excavator iners fit if u want higher rods

[@CaravanCarpers]

I’m going to order the short stick then cheers for the info pal 👌🏻

[@kevlow6852]

@@CaravanCarpers Iam only going by what someone said to me mind lol If it does fit u should do a video as one else has done one

[@CaravanCarpers]

Will do pal be a good idea that 👌🏻

[@aquaticcolledgefishing]

Insightful mate.. I'm still using a rod pod from 1864 but it does the job and I can attach my runs camera to it 😂👍 Nice Epidemic soundtrack and good luck at Norton 👊👊

[@CaravanCarpers]

Cheers mate much appreciated! Epidemic for the win!

[@smiler6968]

Great review Lee, if you could design a new pod or stick what would you design I'm a metal fabricator stainless alloy titanium and looking at carbon fibre also

[@CaravanCarpers]

Hi Smiler! In all fairness i think the Jag style sticks are perfect apart from the carbon inner as they separate. I hate stainless too heavy. Are you thinking about doing one?

[@smiler6968]

@@CaravanCarpers hi yes I have been looking at different styles etc and thread sizes and seeing the mega prices and just getting into carp fishing myself so just looking at what people are saying and looking at designing my own

[@CaravanCarpers]

100 percent make your own then. Stainless tips, ally bars 👆🏻

[@darrylfishwick6987]

Enjoying these tackle reviews mate 👍 Need offload some of that tackle to me at mates rates 😅

[@CaravanCarpers]

Haha you home yet or what pal?

[@darrylfishwick6987]

@@CaravanCarpers beginning of next month mate leave on draft 😁👍

[@CaravanCarpers]

Happy days give us a shout when your home! 💪🏻

[@ashleyknight29_]

Purchased the JAG RP1 awaiting delivery now, very expensive but I think the convenience, quality and looks will make me not think about the price once it arrives!😁

[@CaravanCarpers]

Insane pod to be fair pal! I was thinking about ordering one myself the other night and selling all my fox stuff and that to pay for it

[@ashleyknight29_]

@@CaravanCarpers The quickness of set up and allowing mobility was a big factor for me! Can’t wait to get it will let you know what it is like

[@CaravanCarpers]

100 percent mate! Let us know how you get on!

[@CaravanCarpers]

Ordered on myself too pal! Cant wait to get it

[@ashleyknight29_]

@@CaravanCarpers Yes mate!! Still waiting on mine very excited😁

[@AshG88]

Videos are class mate , seem like a top lad as well 👍

[@CaravanCarpers]

Hi Ashley pal! Thanks for watching and your kind words lots more to come! Just a normal lad trying to keep it real and honest 👌🏻

[@georgea2583]

I own the SS pod but find I can’t always tighten the screws enough and they come loose allowing the bars to slide in or out

[@CaravanCarpers]

Have you tried the tool @georgea2583

[@georgea2583]

@@CaravanCarpers I own the original 316 SS Pod. Not sure if there is a tool for this. The screw has a knurled edge with a small lever on it

[@CaravanCarpers]

@@georgea2583 ahh right fair enough not sure myself then, sorry pal

[@georgea2583]

@@CaravanCarpers no problem, and thanks for your help. JAG seem to do a folding tool that looks like a set of pliers but it’s £24 🤦‍♂️ and not sure it would even work lol 😂

[@georgea2583]

@@CaravanCarpers I have just ordered the JAG Lock it tool. The pictures show 11 different options and it shows my pod on there. Thanks so much for your help, as I didn’t even know they made a tool. If I hadn’t watched your video I’d still be unaware 👍👍

[@chrisg5486]

I got the new rp1 pod and can’t fault it takes seconds to put up, my mate wasn’t going to get one but he wants one after he seen mine 😂

[@CaravanCarpers]

Haha I can imagine! I bet it’s a mega bit of kit! To be fair I just can’t bring myself to spend anymore money 😂😂😂

[@chrisg5486]

I paid £386 for mine the girl in the shop was generous haha I just bought the jag butt locks aswel from the big one show so looks the part now lol

[@CaravanCarpers]

@@chrisg5486 well in pal got that for a better price than retail! 🔥🔥🔥

[@slv2k8]

You can use banksticks instead of stage stands upper parts and you will have reels higher…

[@CaravanCarpers]

Thats what ive had to do to be fair its just a bit poor you spend all that money and even 35 size reels touch the bar

[@Shayflannel]

Heard good things about the jag super compact pod but slightly more

[@CaravanCarpers]

Yea I think that’s what I should have gone for 👌🏻

[@Shayflannel]

@@CaravanCarpers yeah the central support bar is a lot lower and seems wider slightly

[@davidwolf4640]

Great review mate and I don't know how I missed this one. Been agonising over switching from my old solar to jag black. My question is have you found they twist at all?

[@CaravanCarpers]

Hi David, thanks for watching pal. Ive had one of the heads part from the carbon shaft only time they have twisted if that makes sense. I do use my bank sticks goal post style now though and would go for either the RP1 or goalpost style pod not the one i have

[@davidwolf4640]

@@CaravanCarpers thanks mate the quick reply! That is really good feedback actually! I have had my stuff for 13 years and just like you every time i look at something different i find myself finding a fault in which will do my head in at some point. Thanks again, you're helping me to make my mind up.

[@CaravanCarpers]

@@davidwolf4640 no probs pal! Any more questions don’t hesitate to ask. Get me on fb or instagram @caravancarpers easier for me to get back on there 👌🏻

[@jordanclayton338]

What size are the smaller bank sticks you use, can’t find them in store, are they 11 inch?

[@CaravanCarpers]

Hi Jordan the ones that fit in the pod are you on about?

[@jordanclayton338]

@@CaravanCarpers just the standalone jag bank sticks that was attached to your rear buzz bar, not the longer ones you use actually in the water. Cheers

[@jordanclayton338]

@13:37

[@CaravanCarpers]

They are 11in them ones pal.

[@finlay_tongs_2376]

When will the giveaway winner be announced from the video with you and Parker baits ?

[@CaravanCarpers]

Tonight pal! Once the kids are in bed I’ll go live on Facebook and do it 👌🏻

[@finlay_tongs_2376]

@@CaravanCarpers could you put it on your intergram story as I don’t have Facebook if that is alright

[@CaravanCarpers]

@@finlay_tongs_2376 yes mate no probs 👌🏻

[@finlay_tongs_2376]

@@CaravanCarpers thanks mate 👍

[@finlay_tongs_2376]

🔥🔥🔥

[@CaravanCarpers]

Cheers pal

[@matthewcadle7200]

One word and that is N Brice. Better than all the rest!....

[@CaravanCarpers]

Hi Matthew, not seen the N Brice in the flesh but it looks decent! What do you use and what do you like about it?

[@matthewcadle7200]

@@CaravanCarpers I have the pod, its very well made, also fully adjustable, packs down well, quick to put up, ticks all the boxes for me and its supper good looking, and will out last me no doubt. Very well made solid kit!. Enjoy your self bud.....

[@CaravanCarpers]

Happy days mate thanks for taking the time to watch and reply! If i ever get chance to get my hands on one and have i look i will! Maybe at the Northern Angling show! 👌🏻

[@matthewcadle7200]

@@CaravanCarpers Yes mate, I would say to look. I don't big things up much in fishing 😆🤣😆 Sad really as it all should be loads better, but most is made in China and a like now......

[@CaravanCarpers]

Thats what i like about Jag its all made in the UK aswell. Has N Brice just done some pods for Wolf im sure i seen somthing

[@adventures1919]

Definitely not.

[@CaravanCarpers]

Why not? I’m looking for opinions both for and against.

[@michaelmcquiggan1252]

Good review but get rid of that annoying drummer

[@CaravanCarpers]

👌🏻

[@nickm3140]

the answer is NO, people talk shit saying buy cheap buy twice. Answer is if you look after your kit it will last. And get this, it’s British made and still costs a bomb. If you want to spend shit loads on fancy thumb screws, spirit level tops etc then fair play. We all know there’s a premium on kit nowadays and JAG are sure making money on there tarty farty bits. Not for me. Better brands and more reasonable price for me ta, and before anyone says we’ll you can’t afford it let’s get that one sorted, I could but choose not to my dears.

[@CaravanCarpers]

Totally respect your option Nick! What would you recommend over Jag? This is exactly what I’m looking for in the comments pal. I want other peoples honest opinions too 👌🏻

[@nickm3140]

@@CaravanCarpers I use sabre singles system. similar to the Korda singlz system. Doesn’t wobble. Adjustable buzz bars, loads of flexibility in height and length and for the price they are a top piece of kit. Comes with nice bag. Can’t fault it but everyone has their own thoughts on tackle. JAG just overpriced like they overpriced the Korda singlz they made.

[@CaravanCarpers]

Hi Nick thanks for getting back! Happy days looks nothing wrong with them pal not somthing I’ve seen in the flesh but there’s a lot of company’s doing that style of system now isn’t there so it must be decent! The Korda singles are made by Jag but not my cup of tea to be honest. Like you say everyone has the own prefs.

[@nickm3140]

@@CaravanCarpers loving your work by the way, no dow’t I will be commenting on a few more posts in future 😂😂😂

[@CaravanCarpers]

@@nickm3140 happy days thank you, what I’m looking to do it get it out there that you don’t always get perfect by spending loads of money. Trying to just get an unbiased opinion if that makes sense.

[@accesszero4803]

I love the fox black labble. It has its small niggles but i cant see a pod that i can pack up and down as quick as that

[@CaravanCarpers]

Its a decent pod, i still use one at the caravan but i would go for the jag one in the same style over the fox its just a bit too expensive but far superior in build quality

[@craigdawber7332]

My reels are touching no overall keen on them

[@CaravanCarpers]

Whats reels pal?

[@craigdawber7332]

C14+ pal

[@craigdawber7332]

You do a great blog pal love watching your honest videos on tackle

[@CaravanCarpers]

What would you want instead bud?

[@CaravanCarpers]

@@craigdawber7332 cheers Craig much appreciated! Ive got loads of new stuff i need to review