LATEST PRODUCTS FROM MATRIX…

FORWARD-thinking match brand Matrix has added new Aquos rods and reels, as well as several must-have accessory items, to its already impressive range of products...

AQUOS ULTRA-D FEEDER RODS

WITH super fast-tapered blanks and an ultra-quick action, these rods are for use with large feeders on big rivers or stillwaters.

Available in three lengths – 3.6m (11.8ft), 3.9m (12.7ft) and 4.2m (13.7ft), with casting weights of 90g, 120g and 150g. They come with carbon quivertips of 1.5oz and 2.5oz. Price: £69.99 (all lengths)

DACRON CONNECTORS

THE super-stiff coated material these connectors are made from stops your rig line tangling around your top kit. A twisted loop minimises missed bites by providing a direct connection between line and elastic.

Injection-moulded beads have a large rear cavity to cover your elastic knots, and will not damage your pole-tip when the elastic retracts. In three small, medium and large sizes, five to a pack and ready to attach straight on to your elastic. Price: £3.99

AQUOS ULTRA C & X RODS

AQUOS Ultra-C two-piece feeder rods (above) have a crisp action and progressive fighting curve.

Furnishings include cork and EVA handles, quality lined guides and 1oz and 1.5oz quivertips. In 9ft, 10ft, 11ft and 12ft lengths. Price: £49.99

The Aquos Ultra-C Waggler rod for commercial work (not shown) has a progressive action.

Thanks to its equal-length two-piece carbon blank this sensibly priced all-round rod can be transported ready made-up Price: £49.99 Aquos Ultra-X Feeder rods (not shown) are slim, fast-actioned blanks with enlarged guides to handle shockleaders and cast well over 70m with ease.

They come in two versions – 3.3m (10.8ft) with a 50g max casting weight, and 3.6m (11.8ft) to cast up to 70g. Supplied with 1oz and 1.5oz carbon quivertips. Price: £59.99

Spare 2.8mm carbon Aquos Ultra tips (not shown) in 1oz, 1.5oz and 2oz fit Ultra-C & Ultra-X rods. 3.4mm carbon tips in 1.5oz, 2.5oz and 3.5oz fit Ultra-D rods.