MTX poles headline new kit from Matrix
MTX ULTRA POLES
STARTING at the top of the tree is the MTX4 Ultra 16m model. It weighs 1,390g at full length and has amazing balance and whip-like response on the strike. The top kit package takes in five Match Ultra and four Power Ultra kits, all pre-bushed and decked out with the new Revolve side puller. It also has a cupping kit and cups, a standard No3 section, two short No3 sections and a pair of mini extensions.
There’s also a Euro 13m package option that has Finesse kits and longer No3 and No4 sections for fishing deeper swims.
Next comes the Ultra 3, another beauty of a 16m pole that weighs in at 1,475g at the full length and is armed with four Match Ultra kits, three Power Ultras, a cupping kit and cup and mini extensions.
Finally, a Euro option takes Finesse kits and longer No3 and No4 sections. Price: MTX4 Ultra 16m package £2,999.99 MTX4 Ultra 13m Euro package £2,999.99 MTX3 Ultra 16m package £1,299.99 MTX3 Ultra 13m Euro package £1,299.99
MTX TOP KIT RANGE
THERE are two different types of kit to fit the Power or the Ultra poles.
All are supplied cut to the same length and pre-bushed, and the Match and Power Kits are fitted with Matrix’s new Revolve side puller system. You can choose from a Match, Power, ultra-light Finesse, rigid Cupping or one-piece Short kit. Price: Match Kit Ultra 1 £79.99; Power Kit Ultra 1 £79.99; Match Kit 2 £59.99; Power Kit 2 £59.99; Finesse Kit £79.99; Short Kit £44.99; Cupping Kit £49.99
HORIZON XD FEEDERS
SOME of Europe’s finest feeder anglers have used Matrix Horizon feeders for long casting – now, working on that best-selling design, improvements have been made, resulting in the new Horizon XD models. The wire body has been done away with, replaced by dual-moulded lead and plastic. In small (20g to 40g) and medium (30g to 50g). Price: £2.75
SOFT SHELL JACKET
YOU don’t always need a bulky coat to fish in, and soft shell fleece jackets are extremely popular, hence the introduction of this smart garment.
It’s ideal for autumn and milder winter days, either as a main jacket or used underneath a waterproof when the heavens open.
In sizes S-XXXL. Price: £59.99
MTX POWER POLES
IF YOU’RE serious about targeting carp, look no further than these MTX2 and 1 Power poles.
There’s reinforcement at both ends of each section, and the Glide anti-friction finish that gives a very solid feel to each pole and inspires confidence without any loss of balance or performance.
The 14.5m MTX2 Power is the more expensive of the two and has one Match and four Power kits (all pre-bushed), fitted with the new Matrix Revolve side puller system.
It also has a cupping kit and cups and mini extension, and weighs in at 1,285g.
The 13m MTX1 is likely to turn heads – costing £500 for a full-blooded 13m carp pole, it takes some beating.
Lightweight and balanced at the full 13m and weighing just 940g, stowed away in the supplied pole holdall are four pre-bushed top kits (one Match and three Power), all fitted with the new Revolve side puller system plus a cupping kit, cups and a mini extension. Price: MTX1 Power 13m package £500 MTX2 Power 14.5m package £799.99
WIND BLOCKER JACKET
AS TEMPERATURES start to drop it’s time to start thinking about what to wear on the bank.
The new Wind Blocker will be just the job for keeping out cold winds and rain.
Thus Matrix jacket is tailor-made for fishing, with enlarged waterproof neoprene cuffs and a structured removable hood that will be very useful when unshipping and having to turn your head to look behind you.
Made from wind and water-resistant soft fleece-backed fabric, there are two zip-entry main pockets plus a handy phone pocket. In sizes S-XXXL. Price: £74.99
F25 SEATBOX MKII
BUILDING on the success of the original F25 box, the MKII version has received a few updates to make it a winner for feeder anglers or those requiring a compact modular system.
If you want to add more trays or units for added storage you can, as all in the current Matrix range will fit. Price: £259.99
P25 3D-R SEATBOX MKII
TO COMPLEMENT the new F25, pole anglers can get the P25 MkII, a box that’s been built specifically for pole fishing.
Built to the same specification as the F25, the major difference comes in the storage, with a front drawer unit with winder tray and dividers, plus one shallow tray. Price: £259.99
SEATBOX ACCESSORIES
MATRIX’S 3D-R range of accessories is pretty extensive, to say the least!
There’s everything you’ll ever need, from keepnet arms to an impressive extending 12 top kit rig roost.
The real talking point of the 3D-R range, though, is its ease of use.
Most of these accessories are built around a generic main ‘knuckle’ that has a unique push-button quickrelease system.
This means they can be swapped around in seconds. Price: 3D-R Extending 12 Kit Roost £39.99; 3D-R Angled Rod Holder £12.99; 3D-R Protector Bar Short & Long £16.99 & £17.99; 3D-R Double Protector Bar Short & Long £19.99 & £21.99; 3D-R Cross Arm Short, Medium & Long £15.99, £16.99 & £17.99; 3D-R Feeder Arms £26.99, £32.99 & £25.99; 3D-R Up & Over Pole Rest £14.99; 3D-R EVA Butt Rest £18.99; 3D-R EVA Extending Butt Rest £21.99; 3D-R Brolly Bracket Short & Long £20.99 & £22.99; 3D-R Keepnet Arm Short £13.99; 3D-R Keepnet Arm Long £15.99; 3D-R Multi Angle Rod Holder £44.99