Fox Horizon X5-S Fishing Pole 3.66m

Fox Horizon X5-S — Abbreviated Handle, 3.66 m, 3.5 lb — Precise Distance Casting for Carp

The Fox Horizon X5-S (X5 Abbreviated Handle Short) in 3.5 lb test curve is a dedicated carp rod built for anglers who want a shorter, more ergonomic handle without sacrificing casting power or feel. At 274 g it is a lightweight tool that rewards technical accuracy over long sessions.

Fast Recovery for Distance and Accuracy

The blank is built from pure carbon incorporating multidirectional woven nanofibres, an interlaminate weave, and a 1K carbon matt layer. Together these construction techniques produce a stiff, responsive blank with rapid recovery on the cast, helping you hit distant or tight spots with repeatable precision.

Refined Fittings, Ready to Fish

The rod ships with an 18 mm Fuji DPS Gunsmoke reel seat that locks your reel securely under pressure, and an Anti-Tangle K-Series Gunsmoke ring set that keeps mono and braid running freely on long casts and during hard fights. The shortened handle reduces dead weight in hand and suits anglers who prefer a tidier, more manoeuvrable setup on the bank.

Choose the Right Variant

The Horizon X5-S range covers different test curves and handle configurations. Match the rod to your water, rig weight, and casting style:

• Fox Horizon X5-S Abbreviated Handle 3.66 m 3.5 lb(this rod) — 274 g, transport length 195 cm, pure carbon blank, Anti-Tangle K-Series Gunsmoke rings, Fuji 18 mm DPS Gunsmoke reel seat, smoke-grey finish; balanced all-round 3.5 lb carp rod with a short handle for reduced leverage fatigue on multi-rod setups

• Fox Horizon X5-S Abbreviated Handle 3.66 m 3.25 lb — 363 g, transport length 187 cm; lighter tip action for closer-range or snag-free venues

• Fox Horizon X5-S Abbreviated Handle 3.66 m 3.75 lb — 416 g, transport length 187 cm; extra power for heavy leads, silt, or weed

• Fox Horizon X5-S Full Shrink 3.66 m 3.5 lb — 274 g, transport length 195 cm; same blank as this rod with a full-length shrink-wrap handle for a traditional grip feel

• Fox Horizon X5-S Full Shrink 3.66 m 3.25 lb — 375 g, transport length 187 cm; full shrink handle, lighter taper

• Fox Horizon X5-S Full Shrink 3.66 m 3.75 lb — 422 g, transport length 187 cm; full shrink handle, maximum muscle for big-water carping

• Fox Horizon X5-S Spod/Marker Full Shrink 3.66 m — 418 g, transport length 187 cm; dedicated spod or marker float rod for baiting and depth finding

Facts

• Length: 3.66 m (12 ft)

• Test curve: 3.5 lb

• Rod weight: 274 g

• Transport length: 195 cm

• Sections: 2

• Material: pure carbon — multidirectional woven nanofibres, interlaminate weave, 1K carbon matt

• Joints: reinforced power spigot

• Ring set: Anti-Tangle K-Series Gunsmoke

• Reel seat: Fuji 18 mm DPS Gunsmoke

• Handle: abbreviated (shortened)

• Colour: smoke grey