ZXT NEWS

MEET OUR NEW MEDIUM DISTANCE FEEDERS

After the release of the 4.00 and 4.10 distance feeders we’ve been overwhelmed with positive feedback, but there was always that one question: Can you do a lighter version for casts up to 50/65 meters.

In the meantime, Frank van Waelderen had also joined Team Cresta, so it was only logical to add him to the development team as well. So a year-long process started in which the rods were jointly tested and fine-tuned. During these test days, various competition waters were visited, such as the well-known Geistingen, the AR Canal in Tiel, and the Steenenhoek Canal. After all, where better to test rods than in practice, fishing on the very waters they are intended for? Every detail was discussed and adjusted where necessary: the length of the tips, the size and position of the guides, the placement of the reel seat—just to name a few points.

The Result
All the testing, comparing, and refining has resulted in the IDentity ZXT Medium Distance in 3.70m and 3.90m. Both rods turned out exactly as originally intended: with a clearly softer action than the Distance 400 and 410. The tips feature a more progressive action, making them perform better in conditions with little or no line pressure. The characteristic fast ZXT action is once again present in this blank, allowing for very easy and accurate casting, yet with a much deeper progressive curve compared to the Distance series. This creates a forgiving action, enabling subtle fishing with fine lines and small hooks. At the same time, the blank provides enough power to put reliable pressure on large fish during the fight.

The 3.70m version has an optimal casting weight of 20–60 grams and is suitable for distances up to 60 meters. In combination with the 1.0 and 1.5oz tips, it is the ideal rod for roach and skimmers, while the 2.0oz tip is perfectly suited for bream fishing.

The 3.90m version offers a slightly higher casting weight of 30–80 grams and is suitable for distances up to about 70 meters. Equipped with the 1.0 or 1.5oz tip, it is a very sensitive rod, perfect for targeting roach and skimmers at greater distances or when extra rod length is required due to obstacles in the water. With the 2.0oz tip, it becomes the ideal bream rod, where, thanks to the progressive action of the blank, fish can be played directly on the reel without the need to move the rod.

Apart from the light weight and the excellent tips, both Michael and Frank agree that the casting performance is the greatest advantage of this rod. With lighter feeders, longer and more accurate casts can be made—and that simply results in more fish!

COMING SOON!