Great review big bird going to definitely have a look at one of them. Going to Bobco tackle shop tomorrow to look at some seat box’s I will have to see if they have one in? Again cheers for the review mate 👍🏻🙌🏻
Thanks again Kris, please let me know how you get on and drop me a message on here! Be interesting to see what takes your fancy re seat boxes and poles… like I said in the video, you can’t go too far wrong with any modern and up-to-date pole… the Preston Edge Monster is another good margin pole that would be good for a first pole or as a dedicated margin pole, it weighs very slightly lighter at 474g and also comes with 2 top kits, I absolutely prefer the pulled side kit on the matrix to that of the Preston, but the Edge Monster is £20 cheaper and the same length at 8.5m… I just couldn’t tell you what the action is like, but the reviews sound good! From seat box perspective, you’ll know from watching my seat box video, it depends on budget, but the Matrix S36 is still fantastic value at £429. Matrix P25 is a good starter seat box at £299. Maver D36 is great at £320 and the Preston Inception at £340… let me know how you get on, have fun! BB 👍🏻
@@FirstTimeFishing Hi mate well I have my new seat box and pole,went with the matrix torque carp 8.5m. Was in the the shop asking about box’s and asked which box do you recommend out of the Preston absolute 36 and the guru box’s and he pointed to the Matrix XR 36 Pro so after him showing me around it that’s the one I went for 😬. He gave me all this bits I need to do my pole but I don’t have a clue lol I will figure it out but thanks for the vids really happy with my kit cheers BB
@@krisreynolds9101 Absolutely chuffed for you Kris! You certainly won’t be disappointed… they’re 2 of the best bits of tackle I’ve owned over the years… My box is 18 months old and still like the day I bought it… and the pole, I used it yesterday at my match, came 3rd, and again, opted to use it in the Margins, the bend in the pole! You expect it to snap, but it just keeps going!! Putting it together is fairly straight forward… just feed the elastic through the puller kit first! So pleased for you mate, and thanks for letting me know! 👍🏻 BB
What a brilliant review.. I'm quite late in starting in this great pastime (50) been rod fishing for a year now, and have finally taken the plunge and ordered myself a 10.5 mtr Matrix Torque. After watching videos about the pole by Jamie Hughes and seeing your wonderful review it was a "No Brainer". Thanks once again for the invaluable advice.
John, welcome to the channel! So pleased you found the review useful and hopefully meant you were able to have a good look! I’m very jealous you have ordered the 10.5! You’ll have to let me know what it’s like! The Euro lengths weren’t around when I bought mine! Just shows you how long I’ve had it… I love it! Thanks for the comment… I think it’s the only comment that will ever have ‘me’ and Jamie hughes in the some sentence! 😂👍🏻 BB
Awesome Hugh… I can’t wait to see what you think of it when you have a margin lump on the end mate… still to this day, it’s my go-to pole if I’m fishing no more than 8.5m! Love it! Thanks for letting me know buddy 👍🏻 BB
@@FirstTimeFishing BB do you know off hand what size PTFE bushes it takes . And I'm new to pole fishing so can I ask what's best internal or external bushes. Thanks again in advance..
@@Hugh71 alright Hugh, it’ll be internal that you need, but I haven’t a clue what I fitted to mine 🤷🏻♂️ don’t even have any spare which is really bad… do you have a local tackle shop? The top kits are cut quite wide to allow for 18+ elastic 👍🏻 BB
Great review I actually went to have a look at this margin pole after your review at a big store in my area. The guy set the torque and the preston monster edge up. I felt more comfortable with the torque and it seemed stronger the the monster. However his advice was to buy the monster because the spares from matrix are harder to get. I don't know what to do.
Hi Andrew, chuffed to bits you found the review useful! Matrix pole sections have been difficult to get hold of through the pandemic, I waited 2 months for an extra top 2 top kit, but you would hope you shouldn’t need to get any extra sections due to accidental breakages etc… my advice would be that a pole is an investment and you have it for many years, you need to be happy with it, and I personally would pick the pole I want and like over whether parts are a struggle to get hold of, as that might change in 6 months times, but the Preston is a good pole non-the-less… difficult decision, but simply down to preference, let me know what you do, and if you choose the Preston, you could let us all know what you think of the play action and how it is to use, BB 👍🏻
Hey BB love the review , I’ve recently just brought this pole as my first pole and noticed it doesn’t come bushed etc at the nose tip , what size do you recommend getting as I’m a bit stuck
Being honest, I can’t remember guys 🤦🏻♂️ the only thing I can recommend is taking a top kit into a local tackle shop or Angling Direct and trying it, needs to be snug… mine are Preston and light blue… but I honestly can’t help you for remembering, Sorry Elly and Kamzy 🤦🏻♂️ BB
Hi BB, on your recommendation I am now the owner of a Matrix Torque carp 8.5m pole. Still setting it up. I would like to buy a cupping kit for this pole. Having spoken to Matrix, Angling Direct there doesn’t seem to be one. As you have had this pole for some time have you tried fitting a cup kit, if so what makes would fit? I would prefer to have a cupping kit rather than lobbing ground bait/pellets in by hand as it defeats the object of having a pole. Any advice or suggests of what might fit would be brilliant. Cheers BB, tight lines
@@davecharlesworth8176 hi Dave… unfortunately there isn’t a cupping kit, but, I use one of the Preston ‘Mega Soft Cad Pots’ on the end of the top kit… works really well too as I can be fishing straight after potting in if I need to… but unfortunately, there’s no other option other than buying a spare top kit and gluing a guru potting kit into it 🤷🏻♂️ BB
Wats, welcome to the channel, thanks for being part of it and making the time to comment… the top 2 kits don’t come pre-bushed and I can’t remember what size bushes I have in mine… but I know the ones I opted for are the blue Preston Bushes 👍🏻 BB
Hi I have a matrix mtx2 pole v1 and I am looking for a margin pole to use on snaggy venues. Do you know if this pole shates top kits with the mtx range? Thank you
It doesn’t Daniel, the top kits on the torque are slightly longer and stronger and will take 20+ elastic due to the bore size at the end, unlike the MTX top kits at 18 rated… 👍🏻 BB
Hi Graham, thanks for the message, I ensure I use acrylic pens as they are the most waterproof, a little like nail varnish… but here are the pens from Amazon Paint Pen Gold Silver Metallic... www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08XM8RCYJ?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
hi, i know this video is 12 months old but i've just recently got back into fishing after years away and purchased the 6m version on this pole. could you advise what pole bush i need in the end?
The honest answer buddy is… I haven’t a clue, and they were glued in, so I’m simply not sure, my only recommendation is to take a top kit to a tackle shop and try a bush in the end, so you know what to order… sorry that’s it’s an unhelpful response 🤦🏻♂️ BB
@@D...Bizzle81 haven’t a clue bulldozer… I don’t know about the 6m? And completely didn’t know that it came with elastic in situ 🤷🏻♂️ so you’ve taught me something! 👍🏻 BB
Hi! Great video! Are you measured the real lenght of this pole? I would like to buy the 10,5 eurocarp version, but I little bit worry about the real lenght of these poles. Thank you for your help ;)
There’s a comment on this thread asking the same question I think Andy… the Torque is a little stiffer than the Monster, but what I would say is have a hold of both! Both are great margin poles, but my experience with the torque is brilliant! 👍🏻 Let me know what you go with 😆 BB
Hello good people.....I'm new to this type of fishing but have been wanting to try it for a while. I bought a Matrix Tourque Euro Carp Pole 10.5 meters.... My question is.....which top kits to buy, do I need to order sections 2 and 3 separately or are top kits sold separately.... I'm from Croatia.... That part is not clear to me because Matrix doesn't have good representation here... and I have nowhere to ask for advice.... I bought it online... If you can help me I would be grateful.... Thank you
Hi David, you have to get the specific Torque top kits, some UK tackle shop websites sell them, but you’d obviously need to ensure they post to Croatia, but they are specific top kits 👍🏻 BB
@@FirstTimeFishing Thank you for the response, can you provide exact links or codes for top kits... I have a friend in Germany who could order it for me... I think they have better stocked fishing stores there... shipping from Germany to Croatia is not a problem... thanks again for the response. We both searched online, but I can't find the exact information or code under which additional top kits can be purchased... I wouldn't want to accidentally order just section number 2 or 3, etc... if you understand me...
Any tackle shop mate, they should be able to order them in mate… I’ve not searched the internet, but I know that tackle shops can order them in… there just may be a little wait depending on what they’re making at the moment 👍🏻 BB
@@Hugh71 I don’t think so Lee… I think it’s an ‘order and wait’ job unfortunately… or get onto some of the blog/community sites and ask if anyone is selling any 👍🏻 BB
Hi Stu, I keep my torque in the Guru x-safe hard case… I think it was the best hard case out at the time, but a lot of companies have more than caught up now… my favourite is the MAP at the moment… My MTX 3 Pole is just in tubes in my Guru XL Pole hold-all 👍🏻 BB
Hi BB thinking of getting one myself, and changing my old pole. My old pole is a bit dated now, it is a Daiwa XR2, and my margin pole is a Middy Thriller. Any suggestions what to buy mate?
Hi Phil, I remember the Daiwa XR2 being raves about when it first came out… the options you have is simply upgrading to the similar but updated ‘Daiwa Power Carp X’ 14.5m package which comes with 1 x match, 3 x Power top kits and cupping kit at around £650 or, the ‘Matrix MTX1’ 13m with 1 x match, 3 x Power top kits and cupping kit at around £530… the luxury with the Matrix for me is it feels the most stable, balanced and rigid of all the poles I tested, and if you break a section, Matrix sell every section individually rather than having to buy a minimum of 2 or 3 section package… a replacement new number 3 section is only about £40 to replace if it breaks making it financially manageable with no anxiety when using it! 😂 But I’d suggest holding all the poles that take your fancy, you’ll get a feel for what you like 👍🏻 If you want a new separate margin pole, I just can’t see past this Matrix Torque! The Preston Edge Monster is a close 2nd, but the Torque has never let me down and once you’ve used it a few times, it gives you so much confidence to literally drag the fish to your landing net… it’ll absorb all the pull and stress, and I think it would feel like a big upgrade on your thriller, hope that helps mate, BB 👍🏻
Hi BB i took your advice and got one from Lanes testing it soon let you know how i got on. Please keep up with the great videos and your honest opinions. Thanks again BB
@@philedwards1524 Fantastic Phil, I don’t think you’ll be disappointed! They’re great at Lanes! Let me know how you get on with it! Where will you probably fish? 👍🏻 BB
@@FirstTimeFishing I will be going to toft end of september to give a good seeing too hopefully mate, if you are interested i am off work for the week statrting 20th
@@shaunhutley6098 it’s certainly a good piece of kit from my experience… I was a bit of a Turkey in one of my Fish’O qualifiers and was having a tussel with what I can only describe as a monster of an F1 at tunnel barn farm and needed to put an extra section on, grabbed the resting pole and tried to lift it on only one pole roller… and snapped the end of my 3rd section… I ordered the replacement at my local tackle shop, but the anglers there recommended I get a short section 3 from the MTX3 range… the difference between the MTX 1, 2, 3 and 4 is literally 3 things, stiffness, bend ability and lightness… putting a short section 3 on and losing 50cm in distance was the best decision I made… it has ensured at full extension the MTX1 is mega stiff, lighter but still with plenty of bend… it feels like it made the pole into an MTX2.5 😂 just at 12.5m… just something to think about but I’ll try cover it in a video! 👍🏻 BB
@@FirstTimeFishing ok mate for your information also I'm thinking getting a new margin pole looking at the matrix margin pole the one you done a review on mate 👍🎣
@@shaunhutley6098 That Matrix Margin Pole is my go to pole! If I don’t need the distance and I’m after 2lb+ fish, I use the Torque every time! It’s been so reliable! 👍🏻 BB
@@johnward8986 Let me know what you think John… you’ll be able to bully the Carp out the margins… just use strong enough tackle mate… for 6lb+ carp, black or grey hydrolastic, 0.22 (9lb) line, size 14 wider gaped banded hook with 0.19 (7lb) hook length and a size 6/8mm pellet fished over some 2mm pellets and you’ll be absolutely loving life with the Torque mate! That’s pretty much what I did in my ‘Simple Margin Fishing’ video at Tunnel Barn Farm… Let me know 👍🏻 BB
@@johnward8986 you have the option of buying it at 4.5m, 6m, 8.5m or the Euro versions are 9m or 10.5m, so you pick the length you want… the euro versions are hard to get hold of, but I’d have loved to have seen what the 10.5m is like 😳 👍🏻 BB
Never tried the Sensas Sean! But I’ll be trying to hunt one down now… cause that Torque Carp pole is unbelievable! So I can’t wait to see what the Sensas is like! 👍🏻 BB
Hi Michael… it comes with a mini extension to make it the 8.5m from 8m, matrix don’t do extensions for this pole but they give you the option of buying it at 4.5m, 6m, 8.5m or the Euro versions are 9m or 10.5m, so you pick the length you want… the euro versions are hard to get hold of, but I’d have loved to have seen what the 10.5m is like 😳 👍🏻 BB
@@michaelchandler3485 I’ve absolutely googled the hell out of this and nothing tells me, (guessing you did the same) to save me getting mine out… my torque top kits are all power top 2 kits and 1.4m per section, so 2.8m together but once fed into each other, about 2.7m mate, hope that helps 👍🏻 BB
Ok so correct me or just tell me to STFU but if it’s so strong that it can take 15lb+ carp and it’s so light with extra strong reinforced ends then why don’t Matrix just make a 16m pole that does the same 🤔
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Great review big bird going to definitely have a look at one of them. Going to Bobco tackle shop tomorrow to look at some seat box’s I will have to see if they have one in? Again cheers for the review mate 👍🏻🙌🏻
Thanks again Kris, please let me know how you get on and drop me a message on here! Be interesting to see what takes your fancy re seat boxes and poles… like I said in the video, you can’t go too far wrong with any modern and up-to-date pole… the Preston Edge Monster is another good margin pole that would be good for a first pole or as a dedicated margin pole, it weighs very slightly lighter at 474g and also comes with 2 top kits, I absolutely prefer the pulled side kit on the matrix to that of the Preston, but the Edge Monster is £20 cheaper and the same length at 8.5m… I just couldn’t tell you what the action is like, but the reviews sound good! From seat box perspective, you’ll know from watching my seat box video, it depends on budget, but the Matrix S36 is still fantastic value at £429. Matrix P25 is a good starter seat box at £299. Maver D36 is great at £320 and the Preston Inception at £340… let me know how you get on, have fun! BB 👍🏻
@@FirstTimeFishing Hi mate well I have my new seat box and pole,went with the matrix torque carp 8.5m. Was in the the shop asking about box’s and asked which box do you recommend out of the Preston absolute 36 and the guru box’s and he pointed to the Matrix XR 36 Pro so after him showing me around it that’s the one I went for 😬. He gave me all this bits I need to do my pole but I don’t have a clue lol I will figure it out but thanks for the vids really happy with my kit cheers BB
@@krisreynolds9101 Absolutely chuffed for you Kris! You certainly won’t be disappointed… they’re 2 of the best bits of tackle I’ve owned over the years… My box is 18 months old and still like the day I bought it… and the pole, I used it yesterday at my match, came 3rd, and again, opted to use it in the Margins, the bend in the pole! You expect it to snap, but it just keeps going!! Putting it together is fairly straight forward… just feed the elastic through the puller kit first! So pleased for you mate, and thanks for letting me know! 👍🏻 BB
What a brilliant review.. I'm quite late in starting in this great pastime (50) been rod fishing for a year now, and have finally taken the plunge and ordered myself a 10.5 mtr Matrix Torque.
After watching videos about the pole by Jamie Hughes and seeing your wonderful review it was a "No Brainer".
Thanks once again for the invaluable advice.
John, welcome to the channel! So pleased you found the review useful and hopefully meant you were able to have a good look! I’m very jealous you have ordered the 10.5! You’ll have to let me know what it’s like! The Euro lengths weren’t around when I bought mine! Just shows you how long I’ve had it… I love it! Thanks for the comment… I think it’s the only comment that will ever have ‘me’ and Jamie hughes in the some sentence! 😂👍🏻 BB
BB took your advice and ordered the torque 8.5 and it arrived today, what a nice bit of kit 👌 thanks for video and advice..
Awesome Hugh… I can’t wait to see what you think of it when you have a margin lump on the end mate… still to this day, it’s my go-to pole if I’m fishing no more than 8.5m! Love it! Thanks for letting me know buddy 👍🏻 BB
@@FirstTimeFishing BB do you know off hand what size PTFE bushes it takes . And I'm new to pole fishing so can I ask what's best internal or external bushes.
Thanks again in advance..
@@Hugh71 alright Hugh, it’ll be internal that you need, but I haven’t a clue what I fitted to mine 🤷🏻♂️ don’t even have any spare which is really bad… do you have a local tackle shop? The top kits are cut quite wide to allow for 18+ elastic 👍🏻 BB
@@FirstTimeFishing I'll bring a top kit with me tomorrow and have a look. Thanks again pal and I hope I'm not bothering you with silly questions 😀
@@Hugh71 always happy to help Hugh! If you do find out, let me know… the blue Preston bushes are top notch 👍🏻
Great review I actually went to have a look at this margin pole after your review at a big store in my area. The guy set the torque and the preston monster edge up. I felt more comfortable with the torque and it seemed stronger the the monster. However his advice was to buy the monster because the spares from matrix are harder to get. I don't know what to do.
Hi Andrew, chuffed to bits you found the review useful! Matrix pole sections have been difficult to get hold of through the pandemic, I waited 2 months for an extra top 2 top kit, but you would hope you shouldn’t need to get any extra sections due to accidental breakages etc… my advice would be that a pole is an investment and you have it for many years, you need to be happy with it, and I personally would pick the pole I want and like over whether parts are a struggle to get hold of, as that might change in 6 months times, but the Preston is a good pole non-the-less… difficult decision, but simply down to preference, let me know what you do, and if you choose the Preston, you could let us all know what you think of the play action and how it is to use, BB 👍🏻
Another great review buddy
Thanks so much Robert, appreciate it buddy 🙏🏻 👍🏻 BB
just ordered this cant wait never used a pole before
Yes, yes, yes!! Love it RedManc! One of the best poles in the world! I love it! 👍🏻 BB
can't wait mate
Have used the preston edge monster 8.5m to compare them awesome review fella stubbled across you channel a fews days ago subbed straight away
Happy days Luke, welcome to the channel… we’ve been here about a year now, but word is slowly getting out, thanks for joining the family 👍🏻 BB
@@FirstTimeFishing if you ever want to do a review of the edge monster i more then happy to pop it to you
@@Luke-wn5iw That’s a really generous offer Luke… and watch this space… I might just take you up on it… are you local to Warwickshire? 👍🏻 BB
@@FirstTimeFishing only in birmingham i drove so no problems
@@Luke-wn5iw Hero! 👍🏻 BB
Hey BB love the review , I’ve recently just brought this pole as my first pole and noticed it doesn’t come bushed etc at the nose tip , what size do you recommend getting as I’m a bit stuck
Would also like to know what size bush he uses . I’ve been advised to go for internal but not sure what mm the matrix torque requires
Being honest, I can’t remember guys 🤦🏻♂️ the only thing I can recommend is taking a top kit into a local tackle shop or Angling Direct and trying it, needs to be snug… mine are Preston and light blue… but I honestly can’t help you for remembering, Sorry Elly and Kamzy 🤦🏻♂️ BB
Hi BB, on your recommendation I am now the owner of a Matrix Torque carp 8.5m pole. Still setting it up. I would like to buy a cupping kit for this pole. Having spoken to Matrix, Angling Direct there doesn’t seem to be one.
As you have had this pole for some time have you tried fitting a cup kit, if so what makes would fit? I would prefer to have a cupping kit rather than lobbing ground bait/pellets in by hand as it defeats the object of having a pole.
Any advice or suggests of what might fit would be brilliant.
Cheers BB, tight lines
@@davecharlesworth8176 hi Dave… unfortunately there isn’t a cupping kit, but, I use one of the Preston ‘Mega Soft Cad Pots’ on the end of the top kit… works really well too as I can be fishing straight after potting in if I need to… but unfortunately, there’s no other option other than buying a spare top kit and gluing a guru potting kit into it 🤷🏻♂️ BB
@@FirstTimeFishing thank, I’ll try that.
Good honest review! Do the top kits come pre-bushed?
Wats, welcome to the channel, thanks for being part of it and making the time to comment… the top 2 kits don’t come pre-bushed and I can’t remember what size bushes I have in mine… but I know the ones I opted for are the blue Preston Bushes 👍🏻 BB
@@FirstTimeFishing Thanks for taking the time to reply.
I’m a year late to the party! I’ve just ordered one of these let’s hope it’s as good as you say 👍🏻
It’s an impossibility that you can be disappointed with this pole Daldal! 💪🏻 BB
Really good video mate I'm looking for a new pole mate I'm looking at the new matrix mtx 1 pole mate 💯💪🎣
Hi Shaun, thanks for the feedback… my other pole is a Matrix MTX1, fantastic pole for the money! Hope you’re enjoying the channel mate, 👍🏻 BB
Hi I have a matrix mtx2 pole v1 and I am looking for a margin pole to use on snaggy venues. Do you know if this pole shates top kits with the mtx range? Thank you
It doesn’t Daniel, the top kits on the torque are slightly longer and stronger and will take 20+ elastic due to the bore size at the end, unlike the MTX top kits at 18 rated… 👍🏻 BB
Great margin pole daughter loves hers I noticed your topkit depth markers what pen did you use mate tried stickers and they pants
Hi Graham, thanks for the message, I ensure I use acrylic pens as they are the most waterproof, a little like nail varnish… but here are the pens from Amazon
Paint Pen Gold Silver Metallic... www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08XM8RCYJ?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
@@FirstTimeFishing cheers mate
@@grahamcutting1898 you’re welcome Graham, enjoy marking them up… helps a lot 👍🏻 BB
hi, i know this video is 12 months old but i've just recently got back into fishing after years away and purchased the 6m version on this pole. could you advise what pole bush i need in the end?
The honest answer buddy is… I haven’t a clue, and they were glued in, so I’m simply not sure, my only recommendation is to take a top kit to a tackle shop and try a bush in the end, so you know what to order… sorry that’s it’s an unhelpful response 🤦🏻♂️ BB
Hi ive just ordered the 6m version of this i didn't realise it came already to use what elastic size is it ??
@@D...Bizzle81 haven’t a clue bulldozer… I don’t know about the 6m? And completely didn’t know that it came with elastic in situ 🤷🏻♂️ so you’ve taught me something! 👍🏻 BB
@@FirstTimeFishing lol i am a beginner so i might have misunderstood the video i saw but im sure it said it came ready to fish ??
Hi! Great video! Are you measured the real lenght of this pole? I would like to buy the 10,5 eurocarp version, but I little bit worry about the real lenght of these poles. Thank you for your help ;)
Yes Boldizsar, they’re true to size, thanks for the kind words 👍🏻 BB
@@FirstTimeFishing Thank you for your quick and helpful answer!
This or the Preston margin monster 10M ??? Same price looking to get one at the end of the week help please!!
There’s a comment on this thread asking the same question I think Andy… the Torque is a little stiffer than the Monster, but what I would say is have a hold of both! Both are great margin poles, but my experience with the torque is brilliant! 👍🏻 Let me know what you go with 😆 BB
Hello good people.....I'm new to this type of fishing but have been wanting to try it for a while. I bought a Matrix Tourque Euro Carp Pole 10.5 meters.... My question is.....which top kits to buy, do I need to order sections 2 and 3 separately or are top kits sold separately.... I'm from Croatia.... That part is not clear to me because Matrix doesn't have good representation here... and I have nowhere to ask for advice.... I bought it online... If you can help me I would be grateful.... Thank you
Hi David, you have to get the specific Torque top kits, some UK tackle shop websites sell them, but you’d obviously need to ensure they post to Croatia, but they are specific top kits 👍🏻 BB
@@FirstTimeFishing
Thank you for the response, can you provide exact links or codes for top kits... I have a friend in Germany who could order it for me... I think they have better stocked fishing stores there... shipping from Germany to Croatia is not a problem... thanks again for the response.
We both searched online, but I can't find the exact information or code under which additional top kits can be purchased... I wouldn't want to accidentally order just section number 2 or 3, etc... if you understand me...
BB , can you tell me were i can get spare top kits for the matrix torque pole
Any tackle shop mate, they should be able to order them in mate… I’ve not searched the internet, but I know that tackle shops can order them in… there just may be a little wait depending on what they’re making at the moment 👍🏻 BB
Is there any other top kits that fit ..
Im living in Ireland,
@@Hugh71 I don’t think so Lee… I think it’s an ‘order and wait’ job unfortunately… or get onto some of the blog/community sites and ask if anyone is selling any 👍🏻 BB
Hi big bird what case do u keep the pole in ?
Hi Stu, I keep my torque in the Guru x-safe hard case… I think it was the best hard case out at the time, but a lot of companies have more than caught up now… my favourite is the MAP at the moment… My MTX 3 Pole is just in tubes in my Guru XL Pole hold-all 👍🏻 BB
@@FirstTimeFishing okay thanks
Hi BB thinking of getting one myself, and changing my old pole. My old pole is a bit dated now, it is a Daiwa XR2, and my margin pole is a Middy Thriller.
Any suggestions what to buy mate?
Hi Phil, I remember the Daiwa XR2 being raves about when it first came out… the options you have is simply upgrading to the similar but updated ‘Daiwa Power Carp X’ 14.5m package which comes with 1 x match, 3 x Power top kits and cupping kit at around £650 or, the ‘Matrix MTX1’ 13m with 1 x match, 3 x Power top kits and cupping kit at around £530… the luxury with the Matrix for me is it feels the most stable, balanced and rigid of all the poles I tested, and if you break a section, Matrix sell every section individually rather than having to buy a minimum of 2 or 3 section package… a replacement new number 3 section is only about £40 to replace if it breaks making it financially manageable with no anxiety when using it! 😂 But I’d suggest holding all the poles that take your fancy, you’ll get a feel for what you like 👍🏻
If you want a new separate margin pole, I just can’t see past this Matrix Torque! The Preston Edge Monster is a close 2nd, but the Torque has never let me down and once you’ve used it a few times, it gives you so much confidence to literally drag the fish to your landing net… it’ll absorb all the pull and stress, and I think it would feel like a big upgrade on your thriller, hope that helps mate, BB 👍🏻
@@FirstTimeFishing cheers mate something to think about
Hi BB i took your advice and got one from Lanes testing it soon let you know how i got on.
Please keep up with the great videos and your honest opinions.
Thanks again BB
@@philedwards1524 Fantastic Phil, I don’t think you’ll be disappointed! They’re great at Lanes! Let me know how you get on with it! Where will you probably fish? 👍🏻 BB
@@FirstTimeFishing I will be going to toft end of september to give a good seeing too hopefully mate, if you are interested i am off work for the week statrting 20th
Hi mate can you do a review video on the matrix mtx1 Pole plz 👍🎣
Hi Shaun, I’ll certainly look into it… are you thinking of getting a new pole? 👍🏻 BB
@@FirstTimeFishing yes I'm really thinking of treating myself to the new matrix mtx1 13mm Pole mate ?🎣
@@shaunhutley6098 it’s certainly a good piece of kit from my experience… I was a bit of a Turkey in one of my Fish’O qualifiers and was having a tussel with what I can only describe as a monster of an F1 at tunnel barn farm and needed to put an extra section on, grabbed the resting pole and tried to lift it on only one pole roller… and snapped the end of my 3rd section… I ordered the replacement at my local tackle shop, but the anglers there recommended I get a short section 3 from the MTX3 range… the difference between the MTX 1, 2, 3 and 4 is literally 3 things, stiffness, bend ability and lightness… putting a short section 3 on and losing 50cm in distance was the best decision I made… it has ensured at full extension the MTX1 is mega stiff, lighter but still with plenty of bend… it feels like it made the pole into an MTX2.5 😂 just at 12.5m… just something to think about but I’ll try cover it in a video! 👍🏻 BB
@@FirstTimeFishing ok mate for your information also I'm thinking getting a new margin pole looking at the matrix margin pole the one you done a review on mate 👍🎣
@@shaunhutley6098 That Matrix Margin Pole is my go to pole! If I don’t need the distance and I’m after 2lb+ fish, I use the Torque every time! It’s been so reliable! 👍🏻 BB
Hi BB. I'm looking to buy a margin pole. Are you still of the same opinion about the Torque Margin Pole?
Can’t go wrong John… love it, absolutely love it mate… I wouldn’t swap mine for ANY other Margin Poles… hope that helps 😂👍🏻 BB
@@FirstTimeFishing ,Thanks very much BB, you have really helped with my decision.
@@johnward8986 Let me know what you think John… you’ll be able to bully the Carp out the margins… just use strong enough tackle mate… for 6lb+ carp, black or grey hydrolastic, 0.22 (9lb) line, size 14 wider gaped banded hook with 0.19 (7lb) hook length and a size 6/8mm pellet fished over some 2mm pellets and you’ll be absolutely loving life with the Torque mate! That’s pretty much what I did in my ‘Simple Margin Fishing’ video at Tunnel Barn Farm… Let me know 👍🏻 BB
@@FirstTimeFishing Thanks for the advise BB. Is the Euro Torque the same but longer?
@@johnward8986 you have the option of buying it at 4.5m, 6m, 8.5m or the Euro versions are 9m or 10.5m, so you pick the length you want… the euro versions are hard to get hold of, but I’d have loved to have seen what the 10.5m is like 😳 👍🏻 BB
tbh i bought the sensas 1005 and its far better when i tested it plus all my top kits from my 954 fit
Never tried the Sensas Sean! But I’ll be trying to hunt one down now… cause that Torque Carp pole is unbelievable! So I can’t wait to see what the Sensas is like! 👍🏻 BB
@@FirstTimeFishing margin fishing if that's you want middy 30+ elastics bit heavy but a beast of a pole land anything
Can you get an extension for this pole bud
Hi Michael… it comes with a mini extension to make it the 8.5m from 8m, matrix don’t do extensions for this pole but they give you the option of buying it at 4.5m, 6m, 8.5m or the Euro versions are 9m or 10.5m, so you pick the length you want… the euro versions are hard to get hold of, but I’d have loved to have seen what the 10.5m is like 😳 👍🏻 BB
Thanks mate, looking into this pole, what length are the top kits please
@@michaelchandler3485 I’ve absolutely googled the hell out of this and nothing tells me, (guessing you did the same) to save me getting mine out… my torque top kits are all power top 2 kits and 1.4m per section, so 2.8m together but once fed into each other, about 2.7m mate, hope that helps 👍🏻 BB
@@FirstTimeFishing yes lol I googled it and emailed matrix, who then couldn't give me an answer as didn't know lol thank you for your help bud
Ok so correct me or just tell me to STFU but if it’s so strong that it can take 15lb+ carp and it’s so light with extra strong reinforced ends then why don’t Matrix just make a 16m pole that does the same 🤔
😆 cause it isn’t that light mate 😆 it’s great at 8.5m… but would be horrendous at 16 ☺️ for a margin pole, it’s phenomenal! 👍🏻 BB
@@FirstTimeFishing I’ll be getting one 👍🏻