Cygnet Quicklock D/l Pod 26in To 45in

The Quicklock is so named because the front legs can be folded away with minimum fuss thanks to the neat folding mechanism.
It’s a ‘twist and lock’ system where the legs slot into grooves on a rotating cylinder. Essentially, you turn the wheel until the grooves align, then the legs can be folded out.

Stability sits high on the list of design credentials. Twin ‘goalpost’ mounts for the buzz bars and a wide footprint provide a solid platform, especially when the spiked feet have found extra purchase when pushed into the ground slightly. Uneven ground is no issue either. Even on the worst of undulating banks, the legs and central boss are fully adjustable, with the legs extending up to four inches and the middle bar up to 17 if required.

This is a very versatile bit of tackle because it lends itself to a range of angling situations. The lightweight, tubular aluminium frame, combined with compact dimensions when folded away are a definite plus for the angler who prefers a mobile approach. The covert, powder-coated, matt-black finish means that you can keep a low profile if fishing close in for wary carp too. If there’s hard ground there’ll be no struggling to get banksticks in either, because you can simply pop out the legs and place it on the ground quietly and without fuss.

A key feature of the pod is that it’s designed to be robust and hardy. A lot of the strength comes from the aluminium, but the nylon-reinforced plastics used are super-tough too and won’t crack or bend after repeated use.

To round things off nicely, it comes supplied with a handy carry case with retainers for all the individual components should you want to pack it down completely. There’s also a main compartment, so you can keep it fully assembled – minus the buzz bars – while in transit. Cygnet also produces a larger, 32in to 57in version, more suitable for the tips-high, Euro-style fishing.


At a glance...
CYGNET QUICKLOCK
D/L POD 26IN TO 45IN


RRP:
£89.99; 32in to 57in £94.99

FOR MORE INFORMATION
GO TO:
WWW.CYGNETTACKLE.CO.UK

TC comment: A versatile piece of kit that offers good value for money.



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