Fox EOS - XC Full Shrink – carp rod for long casts and a secure grip
The Fox EOS - XC Full Shrink is a carp rod for anglers looking for a carbon blank, smooth line flow through the guides and a full-length shrink-wrap handle. Available in lengths of 3,66 and 3,96 m, with test curves that let you choose according to your fishing style and casting requirements.
A 50 mm butt guide on all available variants and lightweight guides with ceramic inserts help line flow smoothly on longer casts. The full-length Japanese shrink-wrap handle provides a consistent gripping surface when casting and playing fish.
Key benefits and technologies
- Low-resin carbon blank: lightweight construction makes the rod easier to handle during repeated casting and playing fish.
- Slik guide system with ceramic inserts: lightweight guides allow smoother line flow and contribute to a more direct feel when casting and playing fish.
- 50 mm butt guide: allows line to flow more freely on long casts on the available 3,66 and 3,96 m models.
- 18 mm DPS reel seat: holds a compatible reel securely in place during casting and playing fish.
- Full Shrink handle with a tapered butt: full-length Japanese shrink wrap and an ergonomically shaped butt provide a secure, comfortable grip for more powerful casts.
Technical specifications
| Blank material | Low-resin carbon |
| Colour | Matt black with olive-green lettering |
| Guides | Lightweight guides with ceramic inserts, Slik system |
| Butt guide diameter | 50 mm on all available variants |
| Reel seat | DPS, 18 mm |
| Handle covering | Japanese shrink wrap along the full length of the handle |
| Handle butt | Ergonomically shaped, tapered |
Available variants
| Variant | Length | Test curve | Butt guide | Product code |
| 13ft 3.5lb | 3,96 m (13 ft) | 1,59 kg (3,5 lb) | 50 mm | CRD419 |
| 12ft 3lb | 3,66 m (12 ft) | 1,36 kg (3 lb) | 50 mm | CRD417 |
| 12ft 3.5lb | 3,66 m (12 ft) | 1,59 kg (3,5 lb) | 50 mm | CRD418 |
Frequently asked questions
Q: How do I choose between the 3,66 and 3,96 m lengths?
A: The 3,66 m length is more practical if you want easier handling or have less room to cast. The 3,96 m model provides a longer lever when casting, but requires more space and a technique suited to a longer rod.
Q: Does the test curve indicate the permitted lead weight?
A: No. The test curve indicates the load required to bend the rod tip to an angle of 90 degrees relative to the butt section. The values 1,36 kg (3 lb) and 1,59 kg (3,5 lb) are not casting lead weights; a model with a higher test curve requires more load to achieve the same bend.
Q: Do all available variants have a 50 mm butt guide?
A: Yes. All the 3,66 and 3,96 m variants offered here have a 50 mm butt guide.
Q: What does Full Shrink mean?
A: The handle is covered along its full length with Japanese shrink wrap. Together with the tapered butt, this design provides a consistent gripping surface when casting and playing fish.
