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Leo · Rod Sleeves & Socks
Leo Rod Sleeves, 190cm (74.8 in), 10-Pack Mesh, 5 Colors
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- Item weight
- 1.1 Pounds
Quick take
Ten 74.8 inch mesh rod sleeves in five assorted colors to protect and organize fishing rods.
This set of 10 braided mesh rod socks is woven from PET and stretches to slide over a rod and come off again easily. Each sleeve runs about 74.8 inches long, with a capped tip end and straps at both ends for hanging, and the pack mixes five color schemes so rods are easy to tell apart. It suits spinning and casting rods in roughly the 6'6" to 7'5" range, and it is a handy way to keep guides from tangling in a rod tube, cabinet or truck.
Best for
- Organizing multiple rods in a tackle bag or storage area
- Protecting rod guides and blanks from tangling during transport
- Rapid rod identification when different colors are assigned to different setups
Skip if
- Your rods are longer than 7 ft 5 in or shorter than 6 ft 6 in in typical use
- You fish with rods that have oversized line guides
Strengths
- Expandable mesh accommodates most standard spinning and baitcasting rods
- Breathable PET material prevents moisture retention and mildew
- Ten sleeves in five colors provide color-coding for quick rod selection in the field
Trade-offs
- Maximum rod length of about 7 ft 5 in limits use for longer or two-piece assembled rods
- Mesh material provides minimal padding; guide protection relies on slack fit rather than cushioning
- Collapsed width of 3.5 cm may be tight on rods with large first guides or thick cork handles
Specifications
| Type | rod sleeve |
|---|---|
| Length | 190 cm (74.8 in) |
| Width | 3.5-6 cm expandable |
| Count | 10 |
| Colors | 5 assorted colors, 2 per color |
| Heat resistance | Up to 120°C |
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