Description
Matrix Horizon X Ultra Pro Distance 3.7m (80g) Feeder Rod
Expertly selected by Gerry’s Fishing – The precision instrument for distance and river mastery.
When you need to hit the horizon but refuse to sacrifice the “feel” of a high-end match rod, the Matrix Horizon X Ultra Pro Distance is in a league of its own. We have seen these rods evolve at Gerry’s Fishing, and this latest 3.7m version is the perfect middle ground for the angler who needs a rod capable of punching out heavy feeders without feeling like a stiff broomstick.
Constructed from ultra-high modulus Japanese carbon, this rod is designed for rapid recovery. This means that after the “snap” of your cast, the tip stops vibrating instantly, allowing your line to flow through the guides with zero friction—adding vital meters to your distance.
Key Performance Features:
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Distance-Driven Guides: Features enlarged XBG RS Silicon Nitride guides. The larger internal diameter is specifically designed to let shock-leader knots and heavy mono pass through with minimal resistance.
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Pro-Level Recovery: The ultra-high modulus carbon blank is incredibly crisp, ensuring that every ounce of power you put into the cast is transferred directly into the feeder.
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Refined Playing Action: Unlike many “distance” rods that are too stiff, the Japanese carbon blank maintains a slim profile and a forgiving mid-section to prevent hook pulls when a big fish lunges at the net.
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Premium Ergonomics: Outfitted with an ultra-lightweight carbon reel seat and a slim, minimalist black EVA handle for maximum comfort during high-intensity sessions.
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Details |
| Length | 3.7m (12.1ft) |
| Casting Weight | Up to 80g |
| Distance Rating | Comfortably hits up to 70m |
| Blank Material | Ultra-High Modulus Japanese Carbon |
| Guides | Enlarged XBG RS Silicon Nitride (Distance Special) |
| Tips Included | 2 x 3.4mm Carbon Tips (1.5oz & 2.5oz) |
| Handle | Slim Black EVA with Carbon Reel Seat |
Where to Use the 3.7m Distance Rod
This rod is a specialist tool that excels in high-pressure environments:
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Large Open Reservoirs: The “go-to” choice for casting cage or window feeders to the 60m–70m line when targeting bream and hybrids.
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Powerful Rivers: The 80g casting weight makes it ideal for medium-to-large rivers like the Trent or Severn when you need to hold bottom with a heavy feeder but still require a sensitive tip for bite registration.
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Braid & Shock-Leader Setups: The oversized guides make this one of the best rods on the market for using heavy shock leaders, as the knot will not “clunk” through the rings.
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Winter Scratching: Because it’s supplied with a 1.5oz carbon tip, it remains sensitive enough to show the tiniest of “winter nudges” from skimmers at long range.
Gerry’s Pro Tip: “The 3.7m 80g is the ‘sweet spot’ of the range. It’s long enough to provide the leverage for big casts, but short enough to be manageable in tight pegs or when speed-fishing for smaller fish. Pair it with a Matrix Horizon 5000 reel for a perfectly balanced distance setup
