MARK’S VERDICT

THE four new Matrix Horizon XD Feeder rods are quite specialised, and almost certainly made with an eye to the massive European demand for rods of this type.

They are still likely to find their way into the holdalls of UK match anglers who regularly fish open-water bream venues.

They are easy to cast a fair distance, even in the hands of inexperienced anglers and without heavy weights. A non-aggressive action gives a cushioning effect, so the rods can be used for skimmers and big bream alike without resorting to big hooks.