Rod Rest Heads

[mikench]

I have a couple Jon bought a year or so ago. I cannot recall the brand but think it was Leeda , Dinsmores or Linaeffe. I cannot check at the moment. Colmic do one very similar.

tilting front rod rest - Google Search

You can have one of mine Jon if you want gratuit.

 

[mikench]

Here you go Jon but the offer stands.

https://picclick.co.uk/UKAS-Heavy-Duty-Swing-Rod-Rest-Deep-V-124748929631.html

 

[john step]

One of the rod rest heads I use , it's oldish , I have one that's larger with a brass screw down tilt in the centre .
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That one is a blast from the past. Haven't seen one of those for yonks!

 

[jon atkinson]

Here you go Jon but the offer stands.

https://picclick.co.uk/UKAS-Heavy-Duty-Swing-Rod-Rest-Deep-V-124748929631.html

That's the chap Mike - I like that the 'V' section is free-swinging and automatically aligns to the rod when it's put in it. I currently have various of the type where you push a button and can then adjust the angle from Korum, PI et al but you know what it's like with these items... they are never 'quite' right!

 

[The bad one]

My mate uses one of those which I look at enviously everytime we go out, but he's had it that long that he can't remember where he got it, although Ted Carter (Now AD Preston) would be the likely candidate. I've yet to find them on-line - have you had yours long?

Yes Jon I have, about 20 years bought from Gilders Failsworth now closed. The problem seems to be you can get matchmen heads, carp heads, but little in between other than a V heads of some description.

 

[The Sogster]

For years I have enjoyed using a similar rod rest to the one posted by @barbelboi I like the fact that whatever the angle of the bank stick the rest is perfectly positioned.

My browning version has just given up the ghost, but I can't seem to find any available other than the nufish 'Yoga' flexible version which are a soft foam finish the central boss is rubberised. My only doubts are how long it remains flexible and how much will it bend if dropping a rod on it as per the original post.

Yoga Rest

SKU CODE:YOGA RRP: £12.99 FLEXIBLE FEEDER REST,BENDS TO YOUR EVERY NEED. LINE FRIENDLY EVA FOAM,

www.nufish.co.uk

 

[sam vimes]

I linked to a counterbalanced swing rod rest earlier in the thread. There are loads of generic no brand versions on ebay. However, the one I linked was a Korum version. https://www.korum.co.uk/en/new-products/kp-10778

 

[The bad one]

I linked to a counterbalanced swing rod rest earlier in the thread. There are loads of generic no brand versions on ebay. However, the one I linked was a Korum version. https://www.korum.co.uk/en/new-products/kp-10778

I like that one Chris. Might invest in a couple. PS I like them for piking with back biters as the front rest.

 

[markcw]

I like that one Chris. Might invest in a couple. PS I like them for piking with back biters as the front rest.

I have a couple very similar from years ago tucked away somewhere , I think I got the around the time I got the rod rest head I posted a photo of .

 

[RMNDIL]

To be honest, when fishing the float, I still use my keepnet. If I drop the rod down when feeding and miss that then I do have problems !

 

[sam vimes]

To be honest, when fishing the float, I still use my keepnet. If I drop the rod down when feeding and miss that then I do have problems !

I'm not one of those that vehemently oppose the use of keepnets. However, I doubt I've used one more than five times in the last twenty years. As much as I'd rather avoid the rod rest merry-go-round I'm on, I think I'm stuck with it. I'm certainly not going to lug a keepnet rather than a rod rest.

 

[markcw]

@nottskev I think Frenzee do a clip on type rod rest affair that goes around the top ring of your keepnet, You can put the rod in a number of positions .


Edit ,it is Frenzee price around £10

 

[nottskev]

@nottskev I think Frenzee do a clip on type rod rest affair that goes around the top ring of your keepnet, You can put the rod in a number of positions .


Edit ,it is Frenzee price around £10
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Phew - what is that orange item? I used to stop my rod blowing. sliding off the net top with a couple of plastic spring clips or clothes pegs.

 

[markcw]

Phew - what is that orange item? I used to stop my rod blowing. sliding off the net top with a couple of plastic spring clips or clothes pegs.

That is the nylon top on a Frenzee keepnet .

 

[nottskev]

That is the nylon top on a Frenzee keepnet .

You're joking? I can't find anything so gross on their website or in Bobco.

 

[markcw]

You're joking? I can't find anything so gross on their website or in Bobco.

I will find a site .
I have two Dynamite Baits keepnets and a Maver and a Garbolino net that have the nylon top from top ring to second ring .

 

[markcw]

You're joking? I can't find anything so gross on their website or in Bobco.

Looks like they have changed the design . The top is now available in black or grey depending on keepnet .

 

[RMNDIL]

Cut up an old knackered landing net head. Get rid of mesh, cut the frame to size and thread tubing between the 2 ends. Or buy a cheap one and do same. You can make one as big as you like - probably. Same can be done with an old knackered keepnet as the top will be adjustable. There must be ways to fabricate one to suit.

 

[flightliner]

One of the rod rest heads I use , it's oldish , I have one that's larger with a brass screw down tilt in the centre .
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Thats the same as the one I use Mark.
I would have posted a picture of it earlier in the thread but I'm in Italy at the moment.
Ideal for float fishing, I must have had it nigh on thirty years.

 

[mikench]

buongiorno Mick. Spero che tu stia bene e che ti stia divertendo. Saluti.