Early Verdict
An affordable, powerful rod that can team up with the new VaderX FS reels.
Pros
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Convenient transport length
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Super-light guides
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Progressive, powerful action
Cons
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Sonik Xtractor Carp Rods are an affordable option if the cost of going down the compact carping route has been a stretch too far for you, with the price tag starting at £59.99 to £69.99
The 9 ft version is available in 2.75 lb and 3 lb test curves, and the 10 ft model in 3.25 lb and 3.5 lb. Thanks to collapsible butt sections, they have a transport length of just 44 in. and 50 in. respectively.
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The rods certainly look the part, having super-light guides; slim, carbon fibre blanks; Japanese shrink rubber handles; anti-frap ceramic tip rings; 40 mm to 12 mm ringing patterns; and 17 mm DPS reel seats, complete with line-friendly, contoured clips.
Boasting a progressive, powerful action, there’s no doubt they’ll tame big carp, whether you’re setting a trap in the edge or launching a PVA bag to showing fish.
You could buy two or three rods for a small outlay, and then team them up with the new VaderX FS reels.
