Description
Sonik Xtractor+ Custom 10′ 3.50lb Rod
The Sonik Xtractor+ Custom is a premium, short-format carp rod that defies the “compact” stereotype, offering the performance of a high-end full-length rod in a nimble, retractable package. This “Custom” edition is built on a Super-High-Modulus low resin carbon blank, featuring a matt armoured-carbon helix construction. This creates a rod that is not only incredibly strong but also remarkably thin and responsive.
What elevates the Xtractor+ Custom above the rest is the BulletPoint™ tip construction. This technology provides ultra-fast recovery, meaning the tip stops vibrating the instant you release the lead, resulting in unparalleled casting accuracy. Furnished with elite American Tackle Ti-Forged Air Guides—including a massive 50mm butt ring—this rod is designed to handle big reels and long casts with ease. Finished with a striking Deception-Camo EVA handle, it offers a refined, custom-built feel for the modern, mobile carper.
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
| Length | 10ft (Retractable Butt Design) |
| Test Curve | 3.50lb |
| Blank Construction | Super-High-Modulus Low Resin Carbon |
| Butt Guide | 50mm American Tackle Ti-Forged Air (Shadow Black) |
| Tip Guide | 16mm Delta Black Anti-Frap (NanoLite™ Ceramic) |
| Joint System | VARI-TAPER™ Seamless Progressive Action |
| Reel Seat | Deluxe CNC-1K Carbon DPS-18 |
| Handle | Ultra-slim Deception-Camo EVA with Subtle Flare |
Where to Use the Xtractor+ Custom 10′ 3.5lb
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Mobile “Stalking” Sessions: The 10ft length and retractable butt make this rod the ultimate companion for wandering the banks. It’s easy to poke through gaps in the bushes, yet has the power to stop a 30lb carp in its tracks.
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Medium-to-Large French Venues: While compact, the 3.5lb test curve and 50mm ringing allow you to punch leads out to 100 yards+ if required, making it versatile enough for larger European lakes.
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Tight, Snaggy Pegs: The shorter length provides much better leverage when playing fish in confined spaces, while the armoured carbon blank offers the “grunt” needed to lead fish away from submerged hazards.
Gerry’s Pro Tip
“The 3.5lb test curve is the ‘sweet spot’ for the Xtractor+ range. It’s powerful enough to launch a 3.5oz lead or a medium PVA bag with total confidence, but the VARI-TAPER™ joint ensures the rod doesn’t feel like a ‘poker’ when playing fish under the tip. Because of the 50mm butt ring, I recommend pairing this with a medium-sized Big Pit reel; the balance is perfect, and the line will fly through those American Tackle guides with virtually zero friction
