Matrix Horizon X Ultra Pro Slim 3.5m Feeder Rod 35g

The Matrix Horizon X Ultra Pro Slim 3.5m Feeder Rod is a high-performance, purpose-built rod engineered for the serious match angler who requires a blend of casting power and finesse. This rod is an evolution of the Horizon X range, designed to push feeders and method feeders to greater distances with exceptional accuracy, making it a perfect tool for larger commercial fisheries and expansive natural venues in the UK.

Core Specifications and Technology

• Blank Construction: The rod is built on an incredibly slim and responsive high-modulus carbon blank. This advanced material provides a fast action, allowing for a powerful, crisp casting stroke while retaining the sensitivity to transmit every subtle knock and vibration. The “Ultra Pro Slim” profile significantly reduces wind resistance, which is a major advantage when casting to the horizon on a windy day.
• Length and Casting Weight:
  • Length: 3.5m (11ft 6in)
  • Casting Weight: 35g

  The 3.5m (11ft 6in) length is a carefully considered choice. It provides the extra leverage needed to achieve impressive casting distances without sacrificing the accuracy and control of a shorter rod. The 35g casting weight is a key feature, perfectly suited for launching medium-sized feeders and method feeders far out, reaching spots that are often untouched by other anglers.

• Guides: The rod is fitted with high-quality Fuji Alconite K-Series guides. These guides are a standout feature, designed with an anti-tangle frame that is essential when using braided mainlines. The K-Series design prevents wind knots and allows for smooth, uninterrupted line flow, which is crucial for maximising casting distance and precision. The Alconite inserts are lightweight and durable, effectively dissipating heat and reducing line wear.
• Handle: The handle is a combination of high-grade cork and EVA. This blend provides a comfortable and secure grip, even when wet. The ergonomic design ensures the rod feels balanced in hand, which helps reduce fatigue during long fishing sessions.
• Tips: The rod comes supplied with three colour-coded carbon quiver tips (1.0oz, 1.5oz, and 2.0oz). These tips are incredibly sensitive and are designed to provide clear, visual bite indication. The different test curves allow the angler to adapt to varying conditions, from detecting shy bites at long range to handling the pull from a strong tow on a large river.

Why It’s Perfect for UK Feeder Fishing

The Matrix Horizon X Ultra Pro Slim 3.5m is an exceptional tool for the UK match angler due to its precise design and tailored features:

1. Long-Range Accuracy: The rod’s extra length and stiff tip section provide the power and leverage needed to cast with pinpoint accuracy to distant features like islands, drop-offs, or a far bank. This ability to reach and fish a specific spot effectively at range is a massive advantage in a match.
2. Ideal for Larger Venues: This rod is perfectly suited for larger commercial lakes and wide natural venues like the River Severn or the River Trent, where long-distance feeder fishing is often the most productive method.
3. Superior Bite Detection: The high-modulus carbon blank and sensitive quiver tips work in harmony to transmit even the most subtle bites over long distances. This is a game-changer when targeting shy-biting species like bream or skimmers at range.
4. Excellent Fish Playing Action: Despite its casting power, the rod has a smooth, progressive fish-playing action. The blank provides a forgiving curve under load, absorbing the runs of hard-fighting fish like carp and minimizing the risk of a hook pull.

In summary, the Matrix Horizon X Ultra Pro Slim 3.5m is more than just a feeder rod; it’s a precision instrument built to give the modern UK angler a competitive edge through its blend of long-range casting accuracy, extreme sensitivity, and powerful yet forgiving fish-playing action.

• Available in three lengths and casting weights 3.0m 25g, 3.3m 30g and 3.5m 35g.
• These rods are carefully developed with our European consultants for light feeder fishing.
• Constructed using ultra-high modulus carbon for quick recovery on the cast.
• Slim, lightweight Japanese carbon rod blank prevents hook pulls when using small hooks and light line.
• XQG / XOG-W RS Silicon Nitride guides throughout.
• Slim minimal style black EVA handle which features an ultra-lightweight carbon reel seat.
• Two-piece rods are designed to break down equally for transportation.
• Each rod is supplied with two ultra-sensitive 2.2mm carbon tips.