Trakker NXG Rod Sleeve
Product Information
Trakker’s NXG Rod Sleeve gives a fully made-up carp rod its own heavily padded cover for transport and storage. The 10ft, 12ft and 13ft sleeves fit their corresponding rod lengths, with widened padded tip sections accommodating 50mm K-series guides.
A heavily padded oversized reel pouch accommodates a large big-pit reel, while the large zipped pocket holds leads or a Spod/Spomb during loading and unloading.
Its twin-direction heavy-duty main zip gives access to the rod and reel, with hard-wearing n-dura fabric forming the sleeve.
Webbing loops take a shoulder strap, 32mm side-release clips join several sleeves together, and the top D-clip allows hanging storage. Each sleeve uses polyester and has a 40 x 23 x 13cm reel pouch. Match the sleeve length to your 10ft, 12ft or 13ft fully made-up rod.
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Trakker NXG Rod Sleeve Review
Some anglers would rather give every rod its own cover than squeeze the lot into one big holdall, and the Trakker NXG Rod Sleeve is made for them. Each sleeve takes one fully made-up rod, it comes in 10, 12 and 13ft versions, and there's extra room at the tip end for 50mm K-series guides.
So, why buy singles rather than a multi-rod sleeve? For me, it's flexibility. You take two rods for a quick overnighter and three for a weekend, and the 32mm side-release clips join the sleeves into one bundle when you need them to.
It's soft rather than rigid, to be fair, and the cost adds up if you buy several, but overall I think it's a tidy, well-padded sleeve at a price that's easy to swallow.
How well is it built?
Trakker have made the NXG sleeve from polyester with their hard-wearing n-dura fabric, and the main zip is a twin-direction heavy-duty one, so you can open it from either end. From the photos, the finish is clean and plain, in a muted green with low-key Trakker branding.
It's light, too, at 0.7kg for the 10ft, 0.8kg for the 12ft and 0.85kg for the 13ft, and the sleeves measure 160, 195 and 210cm long, all 23cm wide.
Webbing loops take a shoulder strap, there's a D-clip at the top for hanging it up at home, and the side-release clips are a decent size rather than fiddly little buckles.
There's not much to go wrong on a single sleeve, and I think Trakker have got the important parts right with the fabric and the zip. Overall, it's solidly made for the money, and I can't see anything that's been obviously skimped.
Protection
For a soft sleeve, the padding is generous. The body is heavily padded, and the oversized reel pouch, at 40 x 23 x 13cm, is heavily padded as well, so even a big-pit reel has room to sit comfortably inside.
The widened, padded tip section is the bit I like most, because 50mm K-series guides are exactly where tighter sleeves start to pinch.
What it can't do is give the rigid support of a hardcase. Each rod is on its own, so there's no other rod for the reel to rub against, but there's also no stiff shell around it, and a bundle of sleeves will flex rather than hold its shape if it takes a knock.
Overall, I think the protection is good for the money and the format, and comfortably enough for trips from the car to the swim.
Ease of Use
With one rod, it couldn't be simpler. You unzip it, lay the rod in with the reel in the pouch and zip it back up, and the large zipped pocket takes leads or a spod or Spomb for the trip to the swim. The D-clip means it can hang up in the garage rather than leaning in a corner.
It gets a bit more involved with three or four rods. You'll be clipping sleeves together with the side-release clips and fitting a shoulder strap to the webbing loops, which is fine, but one multi-rod sleeve is quicker to grab and go. Does that put me off?
Not really, because you only ever carry the rods you need.
Overall, it's easy to use one at a time and a little more fiddly in multiples, which is why I've marked it a touch lower here than some of the holdalls.
Is it good value for money?
As a single sleeve, it's cheap to buy, and for that you're getting heavy padding, room for a big-pit reel and 50mm guides, a twin-direction zip and a handy pocket.
The thing to watch is the total. Three sleeves for three rods will cost more than one budget holdall, and if you always carry five rods, the Trakker NXG 5 Rod Sleeve puts the same idea into one bag.
The flip side is that singles let you build up slowly and only carry what you need on the day.
Overall, I'd recommend the NXG Rod Sleeve to anglers who fish with one to three made-up rods, move swims a lot, or want to add a spod or marker rod to an existing setup. If you want six rods in one grab, a multi-rod holdall will suit you better.
Pros
- Widened padded tip section takes 50mm K-series guides
- Oversized, heavily padded reel pouch fits a big-pit reel
- Comes in 10, 12 and 13ft lengths to match your rod
- 32mm side-release clips join several sleeves into one bundle
- Large zipped pocket holds leads or a spod for the walk
Cons
- Carries one rod, so several sleeves cost more than one holdall
- Soft sleeve with no rigid shell to resist heavy knocks
Features and Specifications
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| 10ft sleeve | 160 x 23cm; 0.7kg |
| 12ft sleeve | 195 x 23cm; 0.8kg |
| 13ft sleeve | 210 x 23cm; 0.85kg |
| Reel pouch | 40 x 23 x 13cm, heavily padded and oversized |
| Guide accommodation | Widened padded tip sections for 50mm K-series guides |
| Storage pocket | Large zipped pocket for leads or a Spod/Spomb |
| Main zip | Twin-direction heavy-duty zip |
| Material | Polyester with hard-wearing n-dura fabric |
| Shoulder strap fitting | Webbing loops for shoulder-strap attachment |
| Sleeve connection | 32mm male and female side-release clips |
| Storage hanger | D-clip at the top of the sleeve |
How It Compares
See how the Trakker NXG Rod Sleeve compares with other rod holdalls on overall score and current price.
| Name | Price | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Trakker NXG Rod Sleeve | £27.99 | |
| Fox Camolite 6 Rod Hardcase 12ft | £129.99 | |
| Solar Tackle SP C-Tech 13ft 3 Rod Holdall | £134.99 | |
| Fox Camolite 4 Rod Hardcase 10ft | £100.00 | |
| Sonik Bank-Tek 3 Rod Compact Sleeve 13ft | £79.99 | |
| Korda Compac Rod Holdall Dark Kamo | £75.99 | |
| JRC Defender II 3 Plus 3 Rod Holdall 12ft | £52.99 | |
| Nash Scope Quiver | £49.99 | |
| NGT Quickfish Six Rod Holdall | £17.99 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which rod lengths does the Trakker NXG Rod Sleeve fit?
It comes for fully made-up 10ft, 12ft and 13ft rods.
Will this sleeve take 50mm K-series guides?
Yes. Its widened tip sections and internal padding accommodate 50mm K-series guides.
Does the Trakker NXG Rod Sleeve hold big-pit reels?
Yes. The heavily padded oversized reel pouch accommodates the largest big-pit reel.
Can several Trakker NXG Rod Sleeves be joined together?
Yes. The 32mm side-release clips securely attach multiple sleeves together.
What extra storage does this rod sleeve have?
It has a large zipped pocket for leads or a Spod/Spomb and a top D-clip for hanging storage.
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