Matrix Grey F1 Super Short Kit 1.7m

Matrix Grey F1 Super Short Kit 1.7m – The Ultimate Shallow F1 Weapon

Shallow fishing for F1s and match carp requires speed, stealth, and a top kit that won’t spook fish cruising right below the surface. The Matrix Grey F1 Super Short Kit is a highly specialized 1.7m top kit explicitly engineered for high-catch-rate shallow tactics.

The standout feature is the state-of-the-art grey carbon anti-spook finish. Traditional dark carbon blanks can cast a distinct, flashing shadow over shallow fish, causing them to back off the feed. This premium grey finish blends seamlessly against the sky, allowing you to ship over feeding fish without disturbing them. Despite the specialized pigment, Matrix has maintained an incredible weight of just 26.5g, ensuring your pole retains its lightning-fast recovery and crisp striking action.

Measuring at a compact 1.7m, this ultra-short, two-piece kit is significantly shorter than a standard top kit. This length lets you bring fish much closer to the bank for rapid netting, saving vital seconds on every catch. Crucially, the two-piece configuration distributes a beautiful, progressive bend through the entire kit under load, absorbing the erratic lunges of F1s and drastically reducing costly hook pulls at the net.

Key Technical Specifications

• Length: 1.7m (Super Short configuration)

• Weight: An ultra-lightweight 26.5g

• Finish: New Grey Carbon anti-spook finish with exclusive Glide anti-friction taped coating

• Design: 2-piece construction for a progressive, fish-playing action

• Pre-Fitted Bush: 3.8mm internal PTFE bush (ready for medium-to-heavy elastics)

• Puller System: Pre-fitted with the premium Matrix Revolve side puller

• Elastic Rating: ESR rated up to size 12 elastic

• Features: Precision printed depth markers for instant, accurate depth adjustments

Where & When to Use

• Shallow F1 & Carp Fishing: The absolute pinnacle choice for slapping, jigging, or fishing shallow with pellets and casters on commercial waters during the spring and summer.

• Muddy Margin/Island Tactics: Ideal when targeting shallow water against far bank islands or down the margins where fish are hyper-aware of overhead shadows.

• Speed Racing Sessions: Perfect when you need to put a large weight of fish in the net quickly, as the 1.7m length cuts down your hand-to-net distance for lightning-fast netting.

🎣 Pro Tip from the Gerry’s Fishing Team

The printed depth markers on these kits are a brilliant tool for consistency. When you are catching shallow and find the exact depth where the F1s want the bait, note which marker sits at the water’s surface. If you have to break down or net a fish, you can lower your rig back in and instantly pinpoint that exact catching zone without guessing—keeping your hookbait dead in the feeding tier.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Does the grey carbon finish make the top kit heavier or softer than standard black kits?

Not at all. Matrix has used advanced carbon wrapping techniques to implement the grey anti-spook finish without adding bulk. At 26.5g, it is incredibly light and stiff, meaning your pole won’t droop or feel unbalanced when fishing at long lengths like 14.5m or 16m.

What elastics work best with the 3.8mm internal PTFE bush?

The pre-fitted 3.8mm internal bush is perfectly sized for modern hollow and hybrid elastics. It is ideal for light-to-medium hollow elastics (such as Matrix Slik sizes 6 to 12) or equivalent hybrid elastics. This gives you the ideal balance of stretch for soft-mouthed F1s and pulling power for bonus carp.

Will this top kit fit my current Matrix pole?

The Grey F1 Super Short Kit is built to the standard Matrix top kit profile. It is fully cross-compatible with modern Matrix pole ranges, including the XTR series. If you want to double-check compatibility with an older Matrix model, feel free to give us a ring at our Morecambe superstore.