Matrix Sliding Side Tray & Cover – Large

Matrix Sliding Side Tray & Cover (Large) – Ultimate Match Day Command Centre

When you’re in the heat of a match, your side tray is your command centre. The Matrix Sliding Side Tray & Cover (Large) is a comprehensive, modular system designed to keep your bait, rigs, and accessories perfectly organized, protected, and exactly where you need them.

This isn’t just a tray—it’s a high-performance workstation. The massive 77 x 42cm footprint gives you enough room to spread out every bait tub, hooklength case, and accessory you need for a five-hour session. The entire surface is perforated, ensuring that even if you’re fishing in a downpour, water drains through instantly, keeping your bait dry and preventing your gear from swimming in puddles.

What sets this system apart is the sliding mechanism. The heavy-duty clamps allow you to position the support arm and tray mount exactly where you want them, giving you complete flexibility. Most importantly, the sliding action allows you to pull the tray right back towards your seatbox when you’re margin fishing—clearing the space beside you to avoid obstruction—and then slide it out again for easy access when you’re fishing at long range.

Key Technical Specifications

• System Dimensions: Tray (77 x 42 x 6cm) | Cover (77 x 42 x 34cm)

• Total System Weight: 3.8kg (includes tray, cover, and support arm)

• Tray Design: One-piece, large-surface construction with a perforated drainage base

• Compatibility: Outer extrusion fits all standard Matrix side tray accessories

• Mounting: Sliding clamps provide variable positioning; supplied with inserts for 25mm, 30mm, and 36mm round legs

• Included Protection: Integrated side tray cover to keep rain and wind off your bait

• Support: Includes high-stability support arm

Where & When to Use

• Commercial Match Fishing: The ideal companion for long festivals or leagues where you have a high volume of bait to manage.

• Variable Range Fishing: Essential when you are switching between open-water feeder work and short-range margin fishing, thanks to the ability to slide the tray to avoid rod interference.

• All-Weather Sessions: The included cover is a lifesaver on rainy days, preventing groundbait from turning into mush and keeping your hooklength cases dry and ready for action.

🎣 Pro Tip from the Gerry’s Fishing Team

The “sliding” feature of this tray is its secret weapon. Most anglers set their tray up and leave it static, but if you’re fishing a venue where you target both open water and the margins, don’t be afraid to keep the tray slightly loose on its rail. Being able to slide the whole unit away from you during a hectic margin-bashing session means you won’t be catching your rod tips or pole on the edge of the tray when a big carp takes you close to the bank. It prevents those heart-stopping moments where you knock a tub of pellets into the drink!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can I attach extra accessories to the side of the tray?

Yes. The outer frame features a standardized extrusion profile that is fully compatible with all Matrix side tray accessories. You can easily attach pole socks, bait waiters, or accessory rests directly to the edge of the tray to keep your setup completely streamlined.

Does the tray require a second support leg?

This system comes supplied with a dedicated, high-stability support arm. Because the sliding clamp system is designed to distribute weight efficiently across the tray’s frame, it provides rock-solid stability even when fully loaded with heavy bait tubs.

How do the leg inserts work?

The tray comes with a comprehensive set of leg inserts that snap into the mounting brackets. These allow the system to be clamped onto any 25mm, 30mm, or 36mm round seatbox leg. They provide a vice-like grip that ensures the tray stays perfectly level, even on uneven bankside terrain.