Matrix Horizon Ultra Pro Landing Net Handle 5.5m

Matrix Horizon Ultra Pro Landing Net Handle 5.5m

The original Horizon handles dominated the banks for nearly a decade, but the game has changed. Modern match weights are heavier, and the venues we tackle are more demanding than ever. At Gerry’s Fishing, we know that reaching a fish is only half the job—you need the structural integrity to actually land it. The Matrix Horizon Ultra Pro 5.5m is the pinnacle of that evolution, offering extreme reach without the “sloppy” action usually found in long handles.

Product Details and Uses

When you are fishing at a distance of 5.5 metres, physics is usually working against you. Most long handles become heavy and flexible, making it nearly impossible to track a fast-moving fish. Matrix has solved this by utilizing X-Graphene reinforcement throughout the sections. This provides incredible stiffness, ensuring the handle responds instantly to your movements, even at full extension.

For the specialist or match angler, versatility is key. This handle features double threaded sections, meaning it isn’t just a “long” handle. You can remove the lower sections to create a shorter, ultra-powerful 2.8m or 4m handle for commercial “bagging” sessions where speed and raw strength are required. To combat the immense leverage created when lifting large fish at distance, Kevlar reinforcement has been applied around the threads to prevent splitting or carbon fatigue. Finished with 3D printed grips on each section for tactile awareness and moulded EVA butt caps for protection, this is the ultimate long-reach tool for the professional angler.

Detailed Specifications

Examples of Where to Use

• Steep River Banks: Perfect for venues like the River Wye or the Severn, where high banks or summer weed growth mean you need extreme reach to safely net fish.

• High Pier or Wall Fishing: Ideal for canal or river stretches with high concrete walls where a standard 3m or 4m handle simply won’t reach the water’s surface.

• Shallow Margin Reach: When fishing shallow, clear-water margins on natural lakes, the 5.5m length allows you to net fish further out, preventing them from “spooking” other fish in the swim or getting snagged in shoreline roots.

• Commercial Match Versatility: Use it at full length to reach past shoreline reeds, or break it down to the internal threads for high-speed carp netting during a frantic match.

Gerry’s Fishing Pro Tip

The “Tactile” Advantage: One of the smartest features on this handle is the 3D printed grip on each section. When you are shipping the handle back to net a fish, don’t look at your hands—keep your eyes on the net. As soon as you feel that textured 3D grip, you know you’ve reached the end of the section. This allows you to break the handle down or prepare to lift without ever losing sight of your prize.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is a 5.5m handle too heavy to use all day?

While any handle at this length requires more effort than a short one, the X-Graphene construction makes the Matrix Horizon Ultra Pro remarkably light for its size. Its stiffness actually makes it feel “lighter” in the water because it doesn’t “sag,” which reduces the drag you have to fight against.

Can I use this for big carp?

Yes, but with proper technique. The Kevlar-reinforced threads are designed for the pressures of modern match fishing. However, we always recommend shipping the handle back and lifting the fish vertically only once you reach the reinforced shorter sections to ensure maximum longevity of the carbon.

What does “Double Threaded” actually mean?

It means that there are threaded net connectors on more than one section. This allows you to use the handle as a full 5.5m reach tool, or you can remove the top section(s) and screw your net head into a lower, thicker section to create a shorter, much stiffer “power” handle for larger fish.