Preston Innovations Superium Power Carp 13m Pole

Preston Innovations Superium Power Carp 13m Pole

When the target is big, hard-fighting carp and the venue is a demanding commercial fishery, you need a tool that doesn’t just “cope”—you need a tool that dominates. At Gerry’s Fishing, we highly recommend the Preston Innovations Superium Power Carp. While the rest of the Superium range focuses on all-round performance, this 13m powerhouse is unapologetically built for strength.

Constructed using the same high-quality Japanese carbon found across the range, the Power Carp has been reinforced in all the right places. It remains remarkably stiff for a dedicated power pole, ensuring you can still fish with precision at its full 13-meter length, but it possesses a wall strength that gives you total confidence when a double-figure carp is trying to bury itself in the lily pads.

Detailed Specifications

The Superium Power Carp Package

This package is designed to get you “big fish ready” immediately. It features a concentrated selection of heavy-duty kits.

• 13m Superium Power Carp Pole (Carp Kit pre-fitted)

• 3 x Carp Top Kits (2.4m)

• 1 x Kup Kit

• 1 x Superium 13m Mini Extension

• Preston Hardcase Pole Safe

Pro Tip: Elbow Power & The Mini Extension

Gerry’s Pro Tip: When you are “bagging” and catching big weights quickly, you tend to put a lot of pressure on the butt section with your elbow. Always use the 13m Mini Extension provided. It is reinforced specifically to handle this compression, protecting your main 13m section from accidental hairline fractures. Additionally, because the Power Carp is compatible with the entire Superium range, if you already own an X55 or X75, this 13m model serves as the ultimate “power backup” or a dedicated margin tool for your existing kit.

Where to Use the Power Carp

• Heavyweight Commercials: This is the pole’s natural home. It is designed to handle heavy hollow elastics and the high-torque pressure of landing 10lb+ carp one after another.

• Snaggy Margins: When you’re fishing “down the edge” against reeds or wooden platforms, the extra wall strength allows you to put the “brakes” on a fish much harder than you could with a lighter competition pole.

• Windsy Conditions: Because the carbon is slightly thicker and more robust, the Power Carp often feels more stable in a gusty side-wind than ultra-light flagship poles, making it a great choice for rougher weather.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Is the Power Carp heavy to hold?

A: For a dedicated power pole, it is surprisingly light. Preston has balanced the carbon wrap to ensure it doesn’t feel “tip-heavy.” At 13m, it is comfortable enough to fish with all day, even when the wind is against you.

Q: Can I use the Match or F1 kits from other Superium poles on this?

A: Absolutely. One of the best features of the Superium family is total interchangeability. You can put an ultra-fine Match kit on the Power Carp if you want to fish for silvers, or put these heavy-duty Carp kits onto an X95.

Q: What size elastic can it handle?

A: The Carp kits come pre-fitted with 4.0mm PTFE bushes, which are designed to take even the thickest hollow elastics (up to size 20+). It is built to withstand the most aggressive “power” setups on the market.

Q: Does it come with a holdall?

A: It comes with the Preston Hardcase Pole Safe. This is much better than a standard holdall for a power pole; it’s a rigid, compact case that protects your sections from being crushed or knocked in the van, which is the most common cause of pole damage.