Description
CARP RODS
Compact Freedom. Engineered Control.
Stalking rods have always had a loyal following, but shorter carp rods are now firmly part of mainstream fishing—especially when you’re travelling light, moving swims regularly, or making the most of short, opportunistic sessions around work. A compact CTX gives you the freedom to stay mobile without giving up the crisp response and control you’d expect from a full-length blank, and they come into their own on tight banks, under overhanging cover, or anywhere a longer rod becomes a hindrance.
They’re also an excellent tool for boat work—whether you’re rowing baits out, netting fish at the side, or even fishing directly from the boat, as is popular on big European waters such as Chantecoq. The 10’ models are particularly well suited here, offering a sweet balance of leverage and manoeuvrability when space is limited but performance still matters.
Just like the longer CTX rods, the compact range is built around a sophisticated blank construction that blends Japanese 40t and 30t carbon with resin content kept below 25%. Layers are wrapped alternately at 0° and 90° for stability and strength, then reinforced with 3mm bi-axis carbon tape at 45°, creating the signature X structure that keeps the blank slim and light, yet impressively robust. The result is a short rod that recovers cleanly, stays composed under pressure and punches above its length when you need to steer fish with confidence. Finished in a modern matt blank, it retains that understated CTX look while resisting sun fade and unnecessary glare.
CTX compact carp rods are produced to the same exacting standards as the longer models, with a choice of abbreviated, full cork and full EVA handle options to suit your style. Both 10’ models are also available with either 30mm or 40mm butt guides, allowing you to tailor line flow to your reel choice and approach. Built with Fuji DPS M18 reel seats and stainless steel butt cap and collars for reliable use over many seasons, they’re finished off with an attractive copper trim around the logo to tie the range together.
X-Structure
Reinforced Stability. Clean Recovery.
Compact
Mobile Fishing. Full Performance.
Key Features
Constructed from blended 40t and 30t Japanese carbon with 45° bi-axis reinforcement, Fuji DPS M18 seats and ceramic-lined guides, delivering slim, fast-recovering blanks with stability and control in a compact 10’ format.
Japanese 40t & 30t carbon with <25% resin for a stronger power-to-weight balance
Alternating 0°/90° wraps plus 45° 3mm bi-axis X-Tape for stability and reduced twist
Slim, ultra-light blank with fast recovery and confident fish-playing control
Matt blank finish for a tough, glare-free look
Fuji DPS M18 reel seats with stainless collars and butt cap for durability
Handle options: abbreviated, full cork, and full EVA
10’ models available with 30mm or 40mm butt guides
Stock build options
ABBREVIATED
Reel Seat & Hoods:
Fuji DPS18 with Silver Hoods
Guides:
Gunsmoke Framed ‘LS’ Ceramic
‘S’-Lite Lined
Tip:
Slimline LS Lined Tip ring
Hardware:
Stainless steel butt cap and collars
Short EVA front and rear butt grip with shrink
FULL CORK/FULL EVA
Reel Seat & Hoods:
Fuji DPS18 with Silver Hoods
Guides:
Gunsmoke Framed ‘LS’ Ceramic
‘S’-Lite Lined
Tip:
Slimline LS Lined Tip ring
Hardware:
Stainless steel butt cap and collars
Flared full cork front and full rear OR cork
Flared EVA front and full EVA rear (9’)
Recommendations
Tightest swims, under-tip work and pure mobility:
CTX 9’ 3lb is the compact specialist, ideal for close-range fishing, stalking, snaggy edges, and short sessions where speed and control matter more than casting distance.
Codes: RCTXM563
Classic feel for roaming and bank work:
CTX 9’ 3lb Cork suits anglers who prefer a more traditional grip and a little extra comfort during long hours with the rod in hand.
Codes: RCTXM564
Wet-weather practicality and hard-wearing grip:
CTX 9’ 3lb Full EVA is perfect for travelling light, frequent moves, and boat use where easy-clean handling is a real advantage.
Codes: RCTXM565
Best all-round short rod:
CTX 10’ 2¾lb Cork balances playing action with surprising casting ease, making it ideal for mainstream carping on smaller venues, margin work, and short-to-medium range leads and bags.
Codes: RCTXM566
Big pit reels, thicker leaders and cleaner line flow:
CTX 10’ 2¾lb Cork – 40mm is the choice when you want smoother casting with larger spools or heavier mainlines in a compact rod.
Codes: RCTXM566-40
More authority in a short format:
CTX 10’ 3¼lb Abbreviated is the step up for solid PVA bags, heavier leads, more demanding venues, or whenever you want maximum steering power at close range.
Codes: RCTXM567
Extra power with 40mm flow:
CTX 10’ 3¼lb Abbreviated – 40mm suits bigger reels, thicker shockleaders, and harder casting while keeping the compact handling that makes short rods so effective.
Codes: RCTXM567-40
SPECIFICATIONS
Weight note: Blank and rod weights may vary slightly from those quoted. Stainless steel collars and butt caps are used for durability; they add a little to the rod’s overall weight, but because that mass sits in the handle area it should not adversely affect balance.
