The best rod pods

The Leeda Rogue 3-in-1 Pod is a very popular rod pod and for good reason, it is incredibly versatile, well-built and it costs a fraction of other similar pods on the market. The pod has the capacity to accommodate three rods and is very stable thanks to four adjustable legs, allowing you to get the pod level on any ground.

The Rogue allows the user to remove the front and back rests as they are attached to banksticks. So should you decide you don’t need the pod on a session, simply slide the banksticks out and set them up in the ground. These are also adjustable, so you can get the pod looking exactly how you want it to, with the goalpost arrangement making it rock solid. The frame can also be elongated or shortened via a simple clip located on the central bar, should you need to adjust it.

If you like your pod to be stylish, whilst still offering all the stability you need, the Prologic Spider 3 Rod Pod is an excellent choice and well worth investigation. This compact and lightweight pod only weighs 1.7kg, so you don’t need to worry about it being too bulky and heavy to transport. 

The pod is incredibly stable thanks to the central bar design. It’s also super quick to setup, as the legs are on swivels, so just spread them apart, insert the banksticks with the buzz bars attached, lock them into place and the pod is up. If you fish short sessions and don’t want to spend ages setting up a pod, this is a great choice.

All four legs are adjustable to suit any terrain. The pod also includes two extra-long legs that will raise the pod by 73cm, this is great if you need the rods lifted skywards to avoid weed or the tips sunk below the waterline.

If you fish a lot of overnight sessions or just want a versatile, easy to use rod pod then it’s well worth checking out the Saber Low Pro Compact Pod. The Cam Lock levers ensure the pod can be adjusted in seconds, the chunky clips are also great as they can be operated even with wet or cold hands. 

Thanks to the swivelling, aluminium main body, the pod packs down to virtually nothing (14cmx30cm), so is very easy to transport and will fit in most bags, so it can be taken on any session. The adjustable length is also great as it allows you to decide if you want the eyes of your rods behind the alarms for extra security, or beyond them for a more stylish look. 

The pod can be used with the three rod buzz bar that is included with the pack or as a single bankstick setup to accommodate two rods. This is great if you don’t always fish venues where three rods are allowed and you still want the pod to look as good as possible. The banksticks are fully removable to allow you to use them independently of the chassis, and the pod will take any 16mm sticks, allowing you to use different sticks to raise or lower the height of the pod if you wish.

If you are an angler who prefers to look at a single bankstick setup as opposed to a buzz bar then the Skills Banksix Fishing Rod Pod has answered your call. This super stylish pod relies on three single banksticks, front and rear to position your rods on, with the frame being fully adjustable so that it can be pinned on the floor out of sight. 

The pod is adjusted via thumbscrews, whilst the banksticks themselves use a twist lock mechanism for ease of use. The pod can be elongated both width and lengthways to ensure you can get it setup to suit your preference, whether you want the rods in the air or splayed out, the pod can achieve the setup you desire.

The banksticks can be removed and used individually if conditions allow, although when it is setup with the base near the floor, you forget you’re fishing with a pod and the sleek black finish gives it a very premium look.

The full aluminium design increases its durability and the whole pod comes in at an astonishing 1kg in weight, even anglers that are anti-pod would struggle to turn their nose up at this.

The Fox Horizon Duo Pod has been designed with increased stability and durability in mind. The twin rail design offers an optimum level of stability on the bank by spreading the load over the legs more equally, preventing the pod toppling over in windy conditions or being pulled over by powerful fish. The Horizon Duo Pod also features two Karabiner mounting points underneath the legs front and back to pin down the pod in extreme conditions, set up correctly, this pod is going nowhere. 

All the threading points for alarms, rod butts and legs are made of high quality brass to prevent any oxidisation occurring and there is even a rubber moulding around the head fittings to prevent damage to your bobbins on the strike, something that can happen with particularly big bobbins.

The pod comes in a 3 or 4 rod version and is a great choice for any angler fishing abroad or on particularly large, wild waters here in the UK, it also ideal for those anglers who want a larger, more robust setup. XL legs can be purchased that allow the pod to be positioned in a skyrocket arrangement for fishing at extreme range, or on flowing water.

For anglers that need a pod that has a compact pack down size, is easy to erect and offers superior stability, the Avid Lok Down Compact Pod is a fantastic bit of kit that ticks all the boxes. The twin central bar reduces the chance of the pod buckling in the middle and offers much greater stability, with two integrated spirit levels to make sure you can get the pod positioned accurately. 

Avid have also included a unique strap system that fixes into the centre of the pod, they can be pegged or screwed down to the ground depending on the terrain, to ensure the pod will stay exactly where you put it in any conditions. The quick lock system allows for quick and simple adjustment of the entire pod, whether you want to make the legs shorter, elongate the frame or raise the buzz bars, it is done in seconds and is secure when locked. 

The Avid Lok Down comes with two sets of buzz bars, both accommodating three rods, one is 12cm and the other is 15cm, so you can have the rods spread or splayed depending on the options you choose. This is all supplied in a quality bag, and weighing 1.7kg, it’s easy to transport on any session.

If you’re a fan of stainless steel in your fishing and want the best quality, then look no further than the Solar Tackle P1 Stainless Worldwide Pod. It’s an extravagant pod that is also incredibly well made and one of the best rod pods available for any situation. The pod is manufactured in the UK, under stringent quality control, so you can be assured it will last and any problems will be quickly rectified.

The P1 is an updated version of the market leading Solar Worldwide pod, it still has all the best features though, such as the easy-to-use diamond grip adjustment screw, which makes adjusting the pod easy in any conditions. The uprights are adjusted via a micro ratchet system, which allows you to make incremental changes to get the pod set up perfectly and when they are locked, they offer unrivalled stability. 

The pod features a goalpost style upright system for ultimate rigidity, with two single sticks as standard, you can buy a buzz bar for more rods as an extra. The splayed leg design ensures the pod has the best and sturdiest structure it can have to prevent it being moved in any weather or by particularly strong fish. 

The finish has an anti-glare surface, so it doesn’t dazzle you in sunny conditions and the carbon detailing on the pod just enhances the already premium finish to the product. We have to say it looks fantastic and it will last thanks to the quality engineering.

If you want a super simple rod pod, the Daiwa Black Widow Low Level Pod is one of the easiest to use on the market. Supplied in a carry bag for convenient transport, the pod can be set up in seconds thanks to its swivelling legs, just unfold them from the main body, open the clips, slide the banksticks in, lock and that’s it, the pod is ready to use. 

The banksticks can be used independently if required and their height can be adjusted to suit your preferences. The pod comes with a three rod buzz bar as standard and you can adjust the central bar to make the pod longer depending on the scenario you're faced with.

The JRC Contact 3 Rod Pod is a really stable pod that is very user friendly and a great choice for anyone who wants a no fuss, quality rod pod, that isn’t going to break the bank. Built on a lightweight, strong aluminium frame, the pod has a double centralised bar system for optimum stability. 

The legs are adjustable via a large thumbscrew and you can adjust the angle and length of each individual leg to ensure you can get it set up perfectly on any uneven bankside.  One clever feature is the screw located underneath the buzz bar threads, it allows you to turn the thread so each bite alarm and butt rest is facing perfectly straight, so you don’t have to have one slightly loose or use a rubber o-ring to get them to align, simple but clever. 

The black anodized coating ensures it can tolerate any weather conditions without being damaged and it is supplied in a nice, padded case for transportation.

With the explosion in popularity of barbel fishing on rivers like the Trent, a quality pod is vital to keep your rods up and out of harm’s way, the Korum Deluxe River Tripod has been designed to do just that.

Built on a four-legged design, the Deluxe Tripod offers maximum versatility. The front legs are chunky to prevent them breaking or bending under full load and they are fully extendable to a length of 1.8m, allowing you to navigate even the steepest of banks with ease. The back legs, whilst there are two, are fastened together via the rear buzz bar, which further increases the stability of the structure. The buzz bars are locked into two places on the frame, which prevents them twisting if you get a savage bite from a barbel or weed begins to put extra pressure on one of the rods, a great addition. 

The rear buzz bars can be moved up the legs to offer you a range of places to position the rods, with the front legs being adjusted by screws you can have them in different positions to one another if the bank requires you to do so. If you need a pod for multiple rods on the river, this will take some beating.