Fox Predator xs silure catfish rod

Advantages: very strong yet light with good feel
Disadvantages: Can be a handful in tight swims

...I always considered 3lb TC carp rods to be too heavy duty for 'normal' carp fishing situations. Sure they could bang out a large method feeder 90 odd yards but surely the feeling would be lost when playing the fish? I originally stumbled across a pair of the Fox Extreme rods whilst looking for a pair of rods for an up and coming trip to France. I went to a local dealer to ask for something heavy duty that wasn't a fortune. The intention was to use these rods purely for my trips abroad and nothing else. I was showed the Extremes and was instantly amazed at how slim and light they were. They also felt very well balanced. In addition they were a nice matt grey finish and looked quite stylish - I thought how good they would look on my pod. The dealer offered me the pair for £150 since he had vast numbers that were not shifting... Read review

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Advantages: Cheap and very effective
Disadvantages: none

...I have been searching for a cheap carp rod for a while now and thought for what money I had I would not be able to get a rod with a quality name on it like such as fox. Having brought fox products before I have never been disappointed by the quality so when I realised fox where producing such a cheap rod I felt I had to try it. To be honest it was so inexpensive that I doubted it at first when I definitely shouldn't of but now I have it I have caught many carp on it the biggest being 36lb. It handles all fish exceptionally well as absorbs most of the pressure so you don't have to. Casting wise again the rod is superb and can reach long distances without much force being applied. I believe that this rod is ideal for anybody especially if you are new to carp fishing due to the price of only £50 brand new.... Read review

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Advantages: Slick, shoots VERY easily, presentation, durability
Disadvantages: Discolours

.... Could it live up to the Prestige line I had grown fond of over the last 4 season? I had no need to worry!!!!!!! The XS is simply superb!!!! This is without a doubt the best floating line I have ever used. With this line I have added an extra 5-6 yards onto my cast with no extra effort. The line is supple and has a very, very smooth finish to it. The head of the line is very thin which lends itself perfectly to a delicate presentation of the fly. In fact, I would put this line up against a double taper any day for presentation. The belly of the line feels a little thicker than other lines, which seems strange at first but does not effect the presentation of the line at all. In fact it is this belly that enables the line to shoot effortlessly through the rod rings and gain those extra, sometimes critical, extra yards... Read review

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