Croch Aluminium Carp Fishing Specialist Goal Post Style Rod Pod Fishing

[Update at the bottom] Shopped around online extensively for a reasonably priced rod pod. The few US-based carp stores have quality rod pods but they're extremely pricey, and the affordable ones in this price range are usually terrible products. This one was a gamble since I don't know the name but so far I'm glad I took the plunge. It's very light-weight and surprisingly sturdy despite the light frame, though I feel like it wouldn't stand up to major abuse (but then it was only $80, which is cheap for these things). Length is adjustable, as are each of the four legs and the two "goal posts". The latter are only maybe 10" long so not much leeway there, and the legs extend diagonally so the height gain is not huge with those. But that all said, you can still get pretty good elevation if you need it. It came with three butt rests and three rod rests, as pictured, and the carry bag is surprisingly well-made and spacious (can fit other stuff in there too!) Haven't used the pod yet but I don't foresee any showstoppers with it. Will update after some use, but for now I'm very happy with it.UPDATE: 2-years later it's still doing great! Couple of rust spots but nothing of significance. I do wish it was taller - I'd like to be able to get the rod tips up really high for a local tidal river, so I often prop the front end up on a log for extra elevation. I will reiterate that it doesn't look like it would stand much abuse. I keep it stored indoors, in its case, and it has remained in great condition. If you're the kind of person that's hard on their stuff (you know who you are!), this might disappoint, but sturdy alternatives are 3x the price of this. I'm sure I'll get at least another couple of years out of this, barring clumsiness on my part.

Considering the price this is a pretty good rod pod. It can be set up and taken down quickly, and it holds 3 rods fairly securely. One of the legs for the rod holder part on mine had incorrectly sized threads, so instead of screwing on that leg just kindof slides over the threads into place, but it isn't really a big deal. There are no bite alarms included, so I think that the people saying the bite alarms don't work are either confused or they ordered a different product. I've been using mine for carp fishing, I set my lines out with my reels in free-spool, and the bait clicker on, so I haven't had problems with the rods coming loose. I have used it twice for catfishing, where I leave my reel engaged, I had one fish that I couldn't land that was able to drag the whole rod pod about two feet before I got to the pole. Other than that I've caught catfish up to about 12 lbs, and they were not able to drag the pod, or pull the rods off of it. Compared to around $300 for a similar rod pod from Fox, or Korda this is a pretty good deal.

The media could not be loaded. This is my first rod pod I’ve ever had good quality shipping was on time simple to set up good shape not damaged but the instructions for the bite alarms was in German if anyone knows where I can find one in English that be great

Love his new rod stand much better than the last one I had. Much stronger than the cheap ones but did not break the bank. I’d recommend to anybody getting into carp fishing over the cheap 30 and $40 ones spend a little more and get a little more.

Alarms work great so far and it holds rods as should. However, as soon as I put it together the one leg stripped and broke. 100% satisfactory and standing behind product is not true.

Very nice pod wish the legs were longer to stand comfortably and not have to bend down so much to grab your rod but would definitely recommend it only other thing is the alarms do not come with batteries which are sold separately all in all very nice product at the right price.

It's not the heaviest duty rod holder I've used but I haven't had any issues while using it yet. It will get the job done. I did find out that the bait alarms take A23 batteries which my local walmarts had in stock. If your looking for a starter rod holder this one has worked fine for me.

I waited for a while to write a review after trying this for a couple of times. It works great on carp fishing. it comes with 3 fishing alarms and the instruction is in... German? But you will figure it out easily after trying on buttons. I cannot ask any more on this product.