NEWS Case Closed!
Ready Rod Protection Cases are among MAP’s latest launches for 2023 - here’s the lowdown...
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here’s no denying that feeder fishing is THE in-thing. Everyone’s doing
it across Europe and anglers here in the UK are regarded by many as the leaders in techniques. For some it’s breathed new life into match fishing, for others it’s given rise to a more focussed tackle selection, and it’s the latter point that has sealed the deal for MAP to introduce a pair of new rod holdalls. Hitting shops in May, MAP’s Ready
Rod Protection Cases are brethren to the brand’s duo of hard shell Pole Protection Cases.
The same semi-rigid ABS outer shell
offers protection that you could even trust against even the most brutal of airport baggage handlers; it’s a material that has a degree of flex to soak up impacts but is ultimately protective because it’s thick enough to deal with blunt force. The clamshell design creates rigidity but thanks to soft, interior lining, contents aren’t rubbing on any abrasive surfaces. Inside there are moveable foam inserts that act to not only strength the
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overall shape of the cases, but help to hold rods in place and away from the outer shell. They’re moveable to so you can position then to work around guide spacing on your rods, so no guides are crushed while in transit. The overall design makes total sense;
there’s a wider section that is where reels will sit but it’s approx. 400mm long so you can stagger reels within for optimum fit, and also accommodate rods that have varying lengths of handles. The internal space is designed for 2-piece 12ft rods, but longer models that are either 3-piece or have a tip that can be detached from the carrier section can be accommodated. How many rods you can fit in is a question of how creative you are but MAP is saying five for the standard version and 8-9 for the XL version. Of course, this all depends on your rod types and to a degree, the size of reels fitted, but thanks to that generous reel cavity you should be able to play Jenga and make things fit to enable you to take a rod for any occasion. A very sturdy grab handle is fitted
to the zip side of the case for carrying at your side and there’s also a super- secure, 4-point shoulder strap. Interestingly, one design aspect is the fact you can slide the end of the case between most car seats so even if you’re tight on space, you’ll be able to fit on in your motor! “The recent showing at The Big One
in Farnborough confirmed what our development consultants had been saying,” MAP’s marketing manager, Pat MacInnes told T&G. “There is still a market for traditional soft holdalls but the growing army of anglers who focus primarily on feeder fishing are crying out for products that offer them supreme protection for £1,000s worth of gear, but in a format that helps to organise and store easily. There’s been huge interest in these products pre- launch, with a real mix of feedback on how anglers will incorporate them into their fishing.” The standard version (H1053) carries an RRP of £189.99 with the XL (H1052) retailing at £229.99 - both are available to order now via
www.leedab2b.co.uk.
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