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Carp fishing at long range
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| Name | FX13 |
| EAN | 5055350282366 |
| MPN | CRL071 |
| Brand | Fox |
| Target fish | Carp |
| Reel Type | Spinning Reel |
| Gear Ratio | 4.3:1 |
| Reel Weight | 761g |
| Retrieve per turn | 90cm |
| Bearing Count | 6 |
| Line Capacity | 750 m / 0.33 mm |
| Line clip count | 2 |
| Handle material | Machined solid aluminium |
| Shaft material | Stainless steel |
| Body and rotor material | Carbon reinforced polymer |
It is intended for both. The spool holds 750 m of 0.33 mm monofilament for long-range boat work, while super-slow oscillation, the large spool and the Pro cast lip support distance casting. It therefore suits carp setups where either method of placing the rig is needed.
It has two Range Casting Line Clips, one black and one silver, so line can be clipped at a set distance for repeat casts. Micro line lay adjustment also lets you fine-tune the winding pattern, alongside the super-slow oscillation that provides even line lay.
The FX13 retrieves 90 cm per handle turn with a 4.3:1 gear ratio and weighs 761 g. The retrieve figure helps compare the winding needed over long distances, while the weight is worth considering as part of the complete rod-and-reel setup.
The sealed Quick Clutch drag is designed for rapid adjustment and has a grit guard. This lets you change the drag setting quickly, with protection intended to keep grit away from the mechanism. No maximum drag load is specified in the supplied information.
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The Fox FX13 is a fixed-spool carp reel for distance casting and taking rigs out by boat. Its spool holds 750 m of 0.33 mm monofilament, providing the line capacity for long-range work. Super-slow oscillation lays the line evenly, while the large spool and Pro cast lip support distance casting.
Micro line lay adjustment lets you fine-tune how the line sits on the spool. Two Range Casting Line Clips, one black and one silver, provide separate clipping points for repeat casts to a set distance. The twist-reducing line roller helps limit line twist during retrieval. A rotor line guard helps keep line away from the rotor, while the rotor brake and anti-backlash system hold the rotor in position for casting. The rotor also uses Fox's Rotor Balanced Profile.
The 4.3:1 gear ratio retrieves 90 cm of line per handle turn, a useful specification when comparing how much winding long-range retrieval will require. Five stainless steel ball bearings and one roller bearing support the reel's moving parts. The sealed Quick Clutch drag allows rapid adjustment and includes a grit guard to help keep grit away from the drag mechanism.
A machined solid aluminium handle and stainless steel shaft form the winding assembly. The body and rotor use carbon-reinforced polymer, and Fox also describes the hardwearing body as graphite. The finish is minimalist matt black with discreet silver trims. At 761 g, the FX13 is a substantial reel, so consider that weight when putting together your rod-and-reel setup.
