JRC's new Cocoon Modular System
Say hi to the most adaptable, versatile rod and luggage management solution
Looking to protect your beloved lengths of carbon in a super-slick manner? JRC has got them covered. After a system where you can add or subtract sleeves, along with a dedicated pocket for your net, weigh sling and banksticks? JRC has a solution. And you want to be able to secure virtually any shelter on the market to said system? JRC, obvs.
JRC’s new Cocoon MOD (short for Modular) Rod Sleeve System offers all of the above, resulting in a revolutionary, versatile, rod management solution that is lighter, more compact and offers greater protection and adaptability than any other rod sleeve system CARPology.net has clapped eyes on. It enables you to transport the exact amount of rods needed in any up or down configuration. You can add on previously mentioned bolt-ons, such as the Side Pocket, and you can even secure your chosen shelter/bivvy between the side pouch and rod sleeves, with everything locked in by the modular strap system.
There are numerous items available, from the 3, 5 and 6ft Mod Rod Sleeve Systems which include the Sleeves and
Side Pocket, to individual sleeves which are all fully-lined, padded and will house all big pit reels and onto barrow bags, brew kits, clothing duffel, carryalls and organiser cases which fit perfectly inside them.
Add this truly awesome luggage range to the bits on your right, and that’s enough proof for us that JRC will be killing it in 2016.
Also coming before the end of 2015
And it’s not just luggage which JRC have clearly aced this fall/winter…
Extreme TX 1 or 2 Man Bivvy
JRC’s 2015 Extreme TX is much more than just a pram-hood. It represents the next generation of their legendary TX shelters, now offering a zip-off front panel, three different door settings, front and rear vents, plus is wrapped in the brand’s new and totally insane 20000mm HH Hydra-Tex.
“GIMME”: £279.99 and £339.99
Kurve Indicator System
It’s rare to find a bite indicator that does pretty much everything. This new system not only features an articulating head but a unique line clip which can be set to grip the line or allow it to run freely. The set-up includes a black ball chain, rigid swing arm, five clip-on lenses and add-on weights.
“GIMME”: £12.99 or £34.99 for the set
Contact Barrow
In the dark days before wheelbarrows, it often involved two trips and loads of dead arms and fingers. Thankfully with offerings like this, those days are over. The Contact features a unique handle-folding system, meaning it (a) packs down in literally seconds and (b) it’s mega compact to fit in to the smallest of boots.
“GIMME: £89.99
Extreme XT Brolly System
With 20000mm HH Hydra-Tex material, a unique condensation guard and Rain Guard System, this new brolly not only has the finest features but a mass of space too thanks to the space-saving frame. Even the accessories are smart: the supplied storm poles feature magnetic connectors, meaning set-up times are faster than F1 pit stops.
“GIMME”: £279.99
Landing nets
JRC is clearly keen to arm you with the perfect landing net. There are four new ones for 2015/16, the top-end model being the Extreme TX (RRP £109.99) filtering down to the Stealth (RRP £54.99), and individually they come with some outstanding features, such as a magnetic mesh retainer system and flotation tubes in the arms.