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16®➔Slik guides are used on most FoxCarp and Specialist rods. Theselightweight lined rings are highlydurable and are suitable for usewith the modern braided mainlineswhich can damage standard ringsafter prolonged use.

carp rodsFox rods have a proven reputation and the new 2007range will ‘raise the bar’ and set new levels forexcellence. Whether it be the new entry level WarriorES, or the top of the range Horizon Titanium whichfeatures a woven Titanium wrap, the components andbuild quality is second to none. When you pick up anyFox rod you will notice how the whippings, varnishingsand fittings are on a par with most expensive, custombuilt rods.All Fox rods incorporate a classic, through ‘players’action, but are more than able to hold their own with thebig casters. Each rod is fitted with genuine lined Fox Slikguides together with neat features such as built in lineclips designed to make a difference. Supa-slim Fox reelseats complement the low diameter blanks and thestylish, subtle blanks means Fox rods level ofperformance are on par with their looks. From longrange rods capable of hurling big PVA bags, throughto Controller rods, Stalkers and Twigs; there issomething here to suit every style andevery situation.➔Most Fox carp rodsfeature our unique18mm diameter reelseat. This sleek designcomplements the lowdiameter blanks yet willprovide a securelocation for reelsof all sizes from a7000 Series tothe largest ofBig Pit reels.17

20warrior®eliteThe Warrior Elite builds on the successof the highly acclaimed Warrior andWarrior XT and offers improved castingperformance from low diameter,lightweight and powerful blanks.Built around 40 tonne carbon with acarbon weave butt, the Warrior Eliteoffers fast, controlled recovery foraccurate casting of leads or PVA sticksand bags, yet retains a sensitive andresponsive tip section to cushion hookholds when a carp nears the net.Fitted to the highest standards with lowprofile SLIK guides and slim Fox reelseats to accommodate all big pit reels,the Warrior Elite has a matt carbon finishwith minimalist styling and black whippingsfor looks that match its’ performance.Other features include:• 40 tonne carbon blanks with carbonweave butt• Fast recovery for longer, moreaccurate casting• Responsive tip section to protecthook holds• Matt Gunsmoke Fox reel seat toaccommodate big pit reels• Minimalist custom finish with slimshrink tube butt grip• Braid friendly, lightweight slim line SLIKguides – 40mm, 30mm, 25mm,20mm, 16mm, 12mm and 12mm Tip• Laser engraved Gunsmoke butt cap• Optimum Casting Weight – 3oz/85gms➔Highly durable tripleleg Fox Slik guides areideal for use withbraided mainlines.Minimaliststyling withsubtle matt,woven carbonblanks.warrior eliteWarrior Elite NEWCodes Length Test Curve (Ib) Reel Seat Guides (butt-tip) Optimum Casting Weight (oz) PriceCRD062 12’ 2.75 Fox 18mm 40, 30, 25, 20, 16, 12, 12 3oz £69.99CRD063 12’ 3.00 Fox 18mm 40, 30, 25, 20, 16, 12, 12 3.5oz £69.99CRD064 12’ 3.25 Fox 20mm 50, 40, 30, 20, 16, 16 3.75oz £69.99CRD065 13’ 3.25 Fox 20mm 50, 40, 30, 20, 16, 16 3.75oz £79.99

carp rodsTo improve castingperformance, largediameter butt ringsare used on allmodels in theElite series.®NEWwarrior elitefrom£69.99Betalightslot➔The ‘gunsmoke’ finish,low profile Fox reelseats complement theElite’s slim blanks.21

carp rodsEclipseCodes Codes Length Test Curve (Ib) Reel Seat Guides (butt-tip) Optimum Casting Weight (oz) PriceFull AbbreviatedHandle HandleCRD054 CRD075 12’ 2.75 Fox 18mm 40, 30, 25, 20, 16, 14, 14 2.5oz £144.99CRD055 CRD076 12’ 3.00 Fox 18mm 40, 30, 25, 20, 16, 14, 14 3oz £149.99CRD056 CRD077 12’ 3.25 Fox 18mm 40, 30, 25, 20, 16, 14, 14 3-3.5ozs £154.99CRD057 CRD078 13’ 3.25 Fox 18mm 40, 30, 25, 20, 16, 16, 16 4oz £159.99LegendCodes Codes Length Test Curve (Ib) Reel Seat Guides (butt-tip) Optimum Casting Weight (oz) PriceFull AbbreviatedHandle HandleCRD072 CRD079 12’ 2.75 Fox 18mm 40, 30, 25, 20, 16, 14, 14 3oz £94.99CRD073 CRD080 12’ 3.00 Fox 18mm 40, 30, 25, 20, 16, 14, 14 3.25oz £99.99CRD074 CRD081 13’ 3.25 Fox 18mm 40, 30, 25, 20, 16, 16, 16 4oz £104.99NEWeclipsefrom£144.99®legend®➔Triple legguides areusedthroughoutthe Legendand Eclipserangesand aresuitable foruse withbraidedmainlines.The Legend Series have been designed sothe blank and all the components work intandem; creating a superb casting toolwhich retains superb fish playingcharacteristics. The slim lightweightblanks are easy to compress but have anultra fast tip recovery which producesgreat casting potential. What sets theLegends apart from many rods is theprogressive fish playing action. Whennetting fish or using braided mainline, thetip sections cushion hook lengths anddelicate hook holds so more fish arelanded. Every component used in theconstruction is second to none.The highly durable Slik lined rings willhandle prolonged use with braidedmainlines and low profile Fox reel seats,which accept all big pit reels andcomplement the slim blanks. Once again,the Legend comes with the choice ofabbreviated or full duplon handle tomatch the anglers individual preference.25

26horizon ®titaniumThe technology and materials used in the constructionof the Horizon Titanium means technically, the Horizons’are right on the edge of what is physically achievable inrod design. By weight, titanium is one of the strongestreadily available metals; 45% lighter than steel withcomparable strength and twice as strong as aluminium.Horizon blanks are built with a bonded Titanium meshoverwrap which adds amazing strength, while providingincredible tip recovery speed. But what does all this meanin practice?In short: The Horizons’ can cast incredible distances yetremain light, responsive and have delightful progressivefish playing actions. To prove this, distance casting‘guru’ Terry Edmonds has been putting an off-the-shelf12’ 6” Horizon through its paces on the tournamentcourt. Under competition conditions, with 10lb lineand a 3oz lead, Terry has acheived measuredand ratified distances of 191 yards!Unlike the stiff broom handles oftenassociated with distance rods, the Horizons’are ‘proper’ fishing rods. Gary Hagues usedhis Horizons’ to catch his 87lb World Recordand when landing fish every nod, twist andturn is cushioned by the blank.➔horizon titaniumNEWhorizontitaniumfrom£249.99Tri-Lites havebeen engineered innew, non-standardsizes to complementthe Horizon blanks.The extra large48mm butt ringsand 12mm tip ringsallow an easy,unhindered passageof leader knots.

carp rods➔The Horizonfeatures anengravedsteelbutt cap.The Horizon series arefitted with the ultra slimFox reel seat. The rodshave a totally uniquefinish with stunning olivegreen cosmetics thatsets them apart from allother rods.➔Fox Tri-Litesare extremelystrong butalso exceptionallylightweight. Gunsmokestainless steel frames withtitanium coloured insertscreate a groundbreakingguide that is radical both inlooks and performance.Horizon TitaniumCodes Length Test Curve (Ib) Reel Seat Guides (butt-tip) Optimum Casting Weight (oz) PriceCRD034 12’ 2.75Ib 18mm 40, 32, 25, 20, 16, 14mm 3.25oz £249.99CRD035 12’ 3.00Ib 18mm 40, 32, 25, 20, 16, 14mm 3.50oz £259.99CRD036 12’6” 3.25Ib 18mm 50, 40, 32, 25, 16, 16mm 4.00oz £269.9927

28horizon ®distance spodNEWhorizon distancespod£99.99The Horizon Distance Spod rod has similar castingcharacteristics to our Horizon Titanium range to producea blank that will cast the largest of spods as far as it isphysically possible. During testing this rod has cast a fullyloaded TB1 spod weighing over 7ozs in excess of 140 yards.A 48mmultra-widebutt ring isused on theHorizonDistanceSpod.This is a specialist tool and is best suited to anglerscasting spods with a loaded weight in excessof 4oz’s – smaller, lighter spods simplydon’t compress the blank enoughto get the best out of it.This is a powerhouse ofa rod that will genuinelyreach previouslyunachieved distanceswith mediumto large spods.➔Utilising Fox Tri-Lites, our unique distance guides withlow profile, high performance inserts housed within astainless steel triple leg frame. These are designed to beextremely strong but also exceptionally lightweight.• Fitted with Fox Tri-Lite guides• Tapered hand grip finished with shrink rubber• Ultra slim Fox reel seat – will accept all big pit reels• Classic olive green blank that matches the Horizon rangeHorizon Distance SpodCodes Length Reel Seat Guides (butt-tip) Optimum Casting Weight (oz) PriceCRD042 12’6” 20mm 5 plus tip; sizes 48mm to 16mm 6.5oz £99.99➔A 16mm tip ringallows leader knotsto pass unhindered.horizon distancespod & marker

carp rodshorizon ®distance markerNEWhorizon distancemarker£94.99The Horizon DistanceMarker builds on theexceptional pedigree of ourHorizon Titanium range toproduce a blank that will cast amarker float and 4oz lead to the limitof achievable casting distance.Utilising Fox Tri-Lites, unique distanceguides with low profile, high performanceinserts housed within a stainless steel triple legframe. These are designed to be extremelystrong but also exceptionally lightweight.The 12’6” length provides the optimum compressionlength and the blank has been designed with castingpower through the butt, middle and lower tip, whilefeaturing a sensitive and responsive top which givesultimate feel when feature finding.6” and 12” inch markers above the reel seat provide areference for accurate depth measurement.Horizon Distance MarkerCodes Length Reel Seat Guides (butt-tip) Optimum Casting Weight (oz) PriceCRD041 12’6” Fox 18mm (5 plus tip sizes 40-14) 4oz £94.9929

30trekkerSuperbly versatile multi-piece carp rods which provide the feeland action of a standard two-piece blank. Logistically, theTrekkers are extremely practical with a packed travel lengthof just 70cms. Constructed on strong low diameterlightweight blanks, with 1k carbon jackets, the Trekkeroffers fantastic performance at an amazing price. Bothmodels, a 2.75lb and 3,25lb test curve, are supplied intheir own protective zipped carry tubes.• Triple leg Fox Slik guides for strength and durability• Suitable for use with braided mainlines• Unique custom Fox line clip – designedto safely grip the mainline above thereel providing greater indicatorsensitivity and an increasedbolt effect• Unique custom Fox reel seatsuper slim size 18 designed totake most Big Pit reels• Full length EVA handle forpractical and comfortablefish playing®Trekkerrods usetriple legFox Slikguides forstrengthanddurability.➔2007trekker£89.99➔trekkerBoth Trekkers come in arigid carry tube, with anouter carry handle, thatmeasures just over 70cm’swhen closed.

32aquos ®twigaquos ®stalkerAquos ‘Twig’ is a one piece rod designed foranglers who like to target carp in themargins! The compact 6’ blank allows theangler to manoeuvre into the tightestovergrown swims, whilst the 2.75lb testcurve remains extremely effective forextracting powerful carp from confinedsurroundings. The handle has been keptshort and a super slim 18mm reel seatcomplements the low diameter blank.Equally suited to use with monofilament orbraided mainlines.The Aquos ‘Stalkers’ are suitable for float fishing,legering, freelining or surface fishing near thebank. At just 9’ in length, the Stalkers allow theangler to manoeuvre into tight overgrown swims,whilst retaining enough length to control andsubdue powerful carp hooked in confinedsurroundings. Handles have been keptdeliberately short to make the rod easy to wieldin dense undergrowth and to push some lengthforward, enabling baits and rigs to be placedonto small marginal features.controller®Lined FoxSliks are usedon all Aquosblanks. Theseguides featurea ceramiclining makingthem highlydurable evenwhen usedwith braids.The Fox Controllers are lightweight rods specificallydeveloped for surface fishing. Both modelsare long enough to pick up line and set the hookquickly, whilst the test curves make them idealfor mastering big carp in weedy venues.The 11’ and 12’ models are also perfectfor use on commercial fisheries fortargeting mid doubles. Finishedin a subtle, classy mattolive green with a 3koverwrap.➔aquos twig, aquos stalker& controllerNeat, unobtrusive hookkeeper rings, which foldflat when not in use, arelocated above the reelseat on the Aquos rods.➔

carp rodsA moulded beta-light recessin the top of the screw downportion of Fox reel seatsserves as a useful visual aidwhen night fishing.➔2007aquos twig£59.992007aquos stalkerfrom£69.992007controllerfrom£89.99➔Super slim, soft-touch,18mm reel seatscomplement the lowdiameter blanks.Aquos TwigCodes Length Test Curve (Ib) Reel Seat Guides (butt-tip) Optimum Casting Weight (oz) PriceCRD017 6’ 2.75 18mm 25, 25, 20, 16, 12, 10, 10 N/A £59.99Aquos StalkerCodes Length Test Curve (Ib) Reel Seat Guides (butt-tip) Optimum Casting Weight (oz) PriceCRD018 9’ 2.50 18mm 30, 25, 20, 16, 12, 10, 10 2oz £69.99CRD019 9’ 2.75 18mm 30, 25, 20, 16, 12, 10, 10 2.50oz £74.99ControllerCodes Length Test Curve (Ib) Reel Seat Guides (butt-tip) Optimum Casting Weight (oz) PriceCRD003 11’ 1.75 18mm 30, 25, 20, 16, 12, 10, 10, 10 2oz £89.99CRD004 12’ 2.25 18mm 30, 25, 20, 16, 12, 10, 10, 10 2.50oz £99.9933

34The Duo Lite Barbel and DuoLite Barbel Xtra both comecomplete with fourinterchangeable quivers.➔Duo-Lite Barbel XtraCodes Length Test Curve (Ib) Reel Seat Reel Lines (Ib) Quiver Tip Rating (oz) PriceARD018 11’ 1.75 Fox DS16mm 8-12Ib Glass 4oz; Carbon 4, 4.5, 5 oz £99.99ARD019 12’ 1.75 Fox DS16mm 8-12Ib Glass 4oz; Carbon 4, 4.5, 5 oz £109.99Rod rings areFox Sliks, linedguides designedto withstandsustained usewith braid andmono.Duo-Lite BarbelCodes Length Test Curve (Ib) Reel Seat Reel Lines (Ib) Quiver Tip Rating (oz) PriceARD016 11’ 1.50 Fox DS16mm 6-10Ib Glass 2, 2.50oz; Carbon 1.75, 3oz £94.99ARD017 12’ 1.50 Fox DS16mm 6-10Ib Glass 2, 2.50oz; Carbon 1.75, 3oz £99.99®The new Duo Lite Barbel Rods are probably themost comprehensive range ever produced forthe species. There are rods to covereverything from rolling baits on small, clearrivers to anchoring big 6oz leads in floodwaterconditions. All models feature new, soft touchreel seats manufactured exclusively by Fox tocomplement the slim blanks and fit ergonomicallyin the hand. Finally, the prices can only bedescribed as generous, particularly when youconsider the finish, styling and overallquality is probably the best available.➔NEWduo-litebarbel xtrafrom£99.99duo-lite barbel rodsNEWduo-lite barbelfrom£94.99

arbel rodsduo-lite barbel xtraduo-lite barbelThis is undoubtedly the ultimate big barbel rod.If you are targeting the monsters of theGreat Ouse, Avon and the Dorset Stour thisis definitely the rod for you. It is a verypowerful tool that comes with a solid andquiver top that both have 1.75lb ratings.For snaggy and weedy swims, where the useof heavy lines and big leads are required, theBarbel Xtra has few equals. The brute powerof big doubles can be easily tamed with thisvery special tool. The progressive action hasstacks of hidden backbone that will literallystop those big whiskers in their tracks. Aswell as targeting the small southern rivermonsters the Barbel Xtra doubles up nicely asa big feeder rod on wider and deeper riverslike the Severn and the Trent.The solid 1.75lb tip is forgiving enough to usewith the latest trend towards specialistbraided lines which has now become the voguemethod for bolt rig fishing with semi fixedleads on many of the tough southern rivers.Fishing with non stretch braid is also ideal fortrundling meat and touch legering in times offlood and heavy water conditions.The interchangeable quiver tip section comesinto its own for upstream work where youwould expect dropbacks and also absorbingdebris and heavy current to ensure that therig does not get moved out of position. This isa very serious rod for equally serious fish.Duo-Lite Barbel’s are delightful all round barbelrods to cover the majority of leger and feederwork, on both small and medium sized rivers.Supplied with solid and push in quiver tops,both rated at 1.5lb, the Barbel Duo-Lite hasbeen designed to fish with feeders andlegerweights up to 3oz in weight and hooklinks as low as 4lb. Both tips are forgivingallowing the use of hooks as small as a size16 without fear of straightening or pulling.This is the perfect rod for pellet, boilie,particle and maggot work on rivers like theAvon, Stour, Kennet, Teme and even theUpper Severn.The smooth parabolic action hides theawesome power available to control big fishand the assurance that you won’t getsmashed on small hooks and light links.Thesolid tip is just perfect for the traditionaldownstream work whilst the quiver tip sectionand its interchangeable tips are ideal fordetecting upstream dropbacks as well asabsorbing fluctuating currents and debris toensure that the rig isn’t dislodged.Although this rod was originally designed withbarbel in mind it is also ideally suited forlong range feeder on gravel pits andstillwaters when targeting species like tenchand bream.35

arbel rodsA screw down reelseat ensures reels canbe securely fixed tothe blank without fearof movement.➔NEWduo-lite barbelfloodwater£129.99NEWduo-liteextreme barbel£139.99duo-lite extreme barbel➔®This is the first 15’ barbel rod to be specificallydesigned for tidal and big wide rivers. The extra longblank allows the maximum amount of line to be keptabove the surface so rigs aren’t constantly beingdragged out of position.The Extreme Barbel will copewith the biggest feeders and the largest leger weightsthat are often needed to hold bottom.A great caster, the Duo Lite can power big leads inexcess of 80 yards to far banks. Although the blankhas bags of power, the tips are surprisingly forgivingand will act as a brilliant built-in shock absorberensuring that you don’t straighten or pull out withsmall hooks.Supplied with two tops, a solid 2.75 lb top sectionand a 2.75lb quiver section which features fourinterchangeable tips. Two softer glass models rated at4 and 6oz and two stiffer carbon models rated at 4and 7oz allow the right amount of tension against theleger weight and fluctuating currents associated withtidal rivers.Extra stronglined Slik buttrings areused on theFloodwaterand Extrememodels.37

38The Duo-Lite Specialist rods are acomprehensive range that covereverything from specimen float rodsthrough to multi-tip quiver rods. Eachrod is manufactured on top qualityracing green blanks with asubtle wrap.The rods have been designed andtested in conjunction with leading allrounder Andy Little, andmanufactured using the best fittingsavailable – these include Slik rings,hook keeper rings and the exculsiveFox reel seat.The finish and build quality on everymodel really is second to none, whilethe high modulus carbon fibreprovides perfect balance and playingactions throughout the range.➔NEWduo-litespecialist float£89.99®NEWduo-litespecialist£87.99duo litespecialist rodsLarge stand offbutt-guides, on theSpecialist Float, stopline from sticking tothe blank in wetconditions.

specialist rodsDuo-Lite Specialist FloatCodes Length Test Curve (Ib) Reel Seat Reel Lines (Ib) Quiver Tip Rating (oz) PriceARD023 13’ N/A Fox DS16mm 3-6Ib N/A £89.99Duo-Lite SpecialistCodes Length Test Curve (Ib) Reel Seat Reel Lines (Ib) Quiver Tip Rating (oz) PriceARD014 12’ 0.5 Fox DS16mm 3-6Ib Glass 0.5, 0.75, 1oz; Carbon 0.75oz £87.99Duo-Lite AvonCodes Length Test Curve (Ib) Reel Seat Reel Lines (Ib) Quiver Tip Rating (oz) PriceARD015 12’ 0.75/1.00 Fox DS16mm 3-6Ib Glass 1, 1.5, 2oz; Carbon 2oz £89.99duo-litespecialist float➔This versatile all-round rod is perfect forspecimen fish such as big tench, bream, chuband barbel. Ideally suited to both still andrunning water, this rod really comes into its’ ownfor long trotting as it has an incredible line pickso you will miss very few bites. Although its’action is very crisp, it is amazingly forgivingensuring that it is extremely safe when handlinglarge fish on light lines and small hooks. TheSpecialist Float is ideally suited to stillwaterfishing, at range or in the margin, for large fish.NEWduo-lite avon£89.99A hookretaining eyeis a smallbut highlyusefuladdition.Slim,ergonomic,Fox screwdown reelseats areused on allDuo Literods.➔duo-lite specialistThis twin tip rod is perfectly suited to specimenroach, rudd and perch in both still and runningwaters. Coming complete with two top sections:a solid 1/2lb avon style top as well as a l/2lbquiver section which accepts fourinterchangeable quiver tips. The three glass tipsof 0.5oz, 1oz and 1.5oz are perfect fordetecting the most delicate of bites from shyfeeding specimen roach and perch, while theheavier carbon tip is better suited to flowingwater or confident feeding fish.duo-lite avonDesigned for traditional Avon style fishing forchub and barbel, the twin tip Duo-Lite Avon issupplied with a 1lb solid top and a 0.75lb quivertip which accepts four interchangeable quivers.The interchangeable tips can be matched to theprevailing conditions to achieve maximum bitedetection from the tiniest tremor to rod wrenchingtakes. A progressive ‘playing’ action meansthe Duo-Lite Avon comprehensively copes with awide variety of methods from free lining floatingbreadcrust through to rolling meat,trotting maggots and even staticfeeder and leger fishing.39