The Barbel Show 2012

chrism · #1 (**permalink**) 07-09-2011, 14:08

Hi,

was thinking about getting a river rod pod, and i am undecided on a choice of the korum 2 rod river pod or the TBR2 from trafford angling, does anyone use these or have any other recommendations

cheers

chris

tinsoldier · #2 (**permalink**) 07-09-2011, 17:09

have used a korum ,so far no probs in anyway chris

**admin** · #3 (**permalink**) 07-09-2011, 17:16

I use the korum 2 river rod pod, great bit of kit.

Just a bit dodgy on stones, you'll need to make sure the center support is held down to stop it tipping

Korum Rod River Tripod

Pfloyd · #4 (**permalink**) 07-09-2011, 17:17

hi chris

I've used a two rod korum tripod for a few years now and wouldn't go barbel fishing without it. Folds down nice and compact and fits in my rod bag. No more nearly losing rods in the river when getting a take while nodding off in the chair Sleeping

LOL.

Regards
Paul

chrism · #5 (**permalink**) 07-09-2011, 18:33

thanks guys,

that was unanimous so ive just went and bought the korum, looked at it in my garden and first impressions are its a quality bit of kit (just wondering if my dog will let me tie my mainline to it and scream off down the garden to test stability hah)

chris

Pfloyd · #6 (**permalink**) 07-09-2011, 18:47

hi chris

two tips make sure back leg is securely in ground & dont forget to turn bait runners on.

regards
Paul

Jon · #7 (**permalink**) 07-09-2011, 19:00

I use a fox horizon pod, which i bought second hand for £43, a great investment and solid as a rock.

chrism · #8 (**permalink**) 07-09-2011, 19:21

Pfloyd - no worries on that score mate, i once lost a rod on the severn at ironbridge by forgetting to turn bait runner on, vowed never to make same mistake again

chris

Sam Vimes · #9 (**permalink**) 07-09-2011, 23:05

One thing to be wary of with the Korum. Don't over extend the telescopic buzzer arm. A good hard fast take and drop back can see a rod catapulted off rests/alarms.

chrism · #10 (**permalink**) 08-09-2011, 07:13

thanks everyone for the advice on the korum

chris