Fly Fishing and Fly Tying Magazine.
It’s not often I see something genuinely innovative, but I’d put the QV-1 in that small group. The idea is that I assemble a couple of rods, fit the reels etc, then pull them in half and slip them into the QV-1. Put the strap over my shoulder and off I go, with my hands free to carry whatever I want to carry or do what I need to do. OK, so I don’t often need my hands free to machete my way through to the stream but when I’m pushing my way through bushes, slithering about on muddy banks or scrambling about on rocks holding a couple of rods in my hands is a good way to injure me or them. Then when fishing, having lugged a second outfit to the river or lake or down the rocks I tend to stash it and go off fishing. Switching rods means retracing my steps and hopefully finding the stashed rod where I left it. With a QV-1 I can fairly practically carry that spare outfit with me and switch from say, a floating line and dry flies to a sinker and streamers really quite quickly. Innovative, handy, well priced. Magnus Angus.
Trout Fisherman Magazine.
If you’re always on the move and find dismantling your rod, line and reel set up a real bind, then this portable fly rod quiver might well be the very thing for you. Worn sling style across your back or over your shoulder, it is designed to carry two and four piece single-handed fly rods up to 11 feet long. The handle ends sit in padded pockets that will accommodate the largest of reels. Running up the bag are two sets of neoprene and Velcro rod holders that secure the sections in position, while two padded neoprene sleeves (on elastic cords so they don’t get lost) protect the rod tips. There is also a secondary full-length pocket with flap and velcro closure, suitable for a collapsible landing net or other accessories. The moulded base unzips to reveal a removable waterproof pouch that can be used for leaders, accessories, valuables, etc. It has an adjustable and padded shoulder strap and two D-rings for extra carrying capacity. The whole thing is made of heavy-duty, double seamed cordura nylon which is water repellent and durable.
Verdict : Handy holdall for rods and extras. Robbie Windram.
Sea Angler-Editors choice.
Anglers on the move, who prefer to use fly tactics in search of Mullet and Bass, will appreciate this. If you need to negotiate around rocks and gullies then having both hands free is important. This neat holdall is tough and will hold fly rods with reels attached and keep them secure and out of harms way. The double seamed heavy duty material is extremely durable and water repellent. The tips of your rods are protected from overhead hazards by elasticated pouches. A removable pouch in the base is zipped and perfect for storing tackle items and car keys.
What a great idea! With your rods on your back you are hands free-to scramble or fish. Paul Fenech.
FishandFly - Fly Fishing Forums.
At first glance on the review sample we were sent the build quality looks to be very high and the aesthetics are pleasing. I took it out on a day on the river recently and even on the relatively short trek from the car park to the beat found it very useful to free up my hands to carry other items.Where this will really be useful though is on longer treks around reservoirs, rivers, lakes, lochs and other shorelines where you either want to carry a lot of gear quickly and easily, or alternatively where you want to stay mobile in which case you can sling the Quiver over your opposite shoulder to your casting side so it is out of the way and cast and fish. The adjustable padded shoulder strap was comfortable and will allow you set the Quiver at just the right height for you.
I think most of us would find this type of holdall useful at some point during the season and what is also very attractive about it is the price. Paul Sharman.
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