Description
Shimano Aero X3 Distance Feeder 13ft 100g – Reach Further for Less
Bridge the gap between mid-range value and elite performance with the Shimano Aero X3 Distance Feeder 13ft. At Gerry’s Fishing, we find this 100g model to be the perfect choice for the angler who needs a dedicated long-range tool but doesn’t want to stretch the budget to the flagship X7 range. It offers a stunning blend of power, recovery, and sensitivity that stands out in the competitive mid-priced market.
The blank is constructed from Full Carbon and enhanced with Shimano’s Diaflash technology. This cross-wrapped carbon tape prevents the rod from twisting under the high torque of a heavy cast, ensuring that your feeder travels straight and true every time. With a 100g casting rating, this rod is designed to handle medium-to-large feeders, punching them out to distances that shorter rods simply cannot reach.
Finished with high-quality Fuji DPS reel seats and braid-safe Seaguide XOG guides, this rod is as durable as it is beautiful, making it a reliable partner for serious match or pleasure fishing.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Details |
| Model Code | AEX3DFDR13 |
| Length | 13ft (3.96m) |
| Casting Weight | Max 100g |
| Sections | 3pc + 3 Carbon Quivertips |
| Weight | 280g |
| Blank Construction | Full Carbon + Diaflash Technology |
| Guides | Seaguide XOG (Anti-Tangle & Braid Safe) |
| Reel Seat | Fuji DPS |
| Handle | Premium Cork & High-Grade EVA |
| Quivertips | 1.5oz, 2.0oz, and 3.0oz (Distance Taper) |
| Transport Length | 140cm |
Where to Use the Aero X3 Distance 13ft
This rod is a specialist performer designed for large still waters and mid-to-large rivers.
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Large Natural Venues: When you need to reach shoals of Bream and Skimmers holding at 60m–80m. The 13ft length provides the leverage required to hit these distances consistently, while the 100g rating allows for the use of bullet or window feeders to cut through the wind.
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Open Water Commercials: Ideal for “chasing the fish” into the middle of larger commercial lakes where standard 10ft rods fall short. It has the backbone to launch large Method or Hybrid feeders and the strength to control hard-fighting match-sized Carp.
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Medium-Fast Rivers: Perfect for rivers like the Ribble or the middle Trent. It has enough “grunt” to hold bottom with 60g–80g cage feeders in a steady flow, yet the tip remains sensitive enough to register delicate “drop-back” bites from Bream and Chub.
Gerry’s Pro Tip: To get the best balance and casting distance from this rod, we recommend pairing it with a 4000 or 5000 size reel. The Seaguide XOG guides are specifically spaced to minimize friction, making it an excellent rod for using braid with a mono shock leader to maximize your casting range.
