CTX Black Edition SPM Rods

To achieve the kind of distances and repeatable accuracy normally associated with extreme-range carp rods, an SPM blank has to do two things at once: load efficiently under heavy payloads and stay torsionally stable so energy is not lost through twist. The CTX Black Edition SPM range is built around that principle, delivering a fast-recovering, high-stability blank with the modern Black Edition build.

The blank construction combines Japanese Toray 40t and 30t carbon with resin content kept below 25%, producing a crisp, efficient foundation without unnecessary weight. The material lay-up is arranged in alternating 0° and 90° layers to improve hoop strength and stability, then reinforced with Double X Wrap Carbon matt taping applied at opposing 30° angles. This helps the blank resist twist, stay truer under load and recover more cleanly after compression, especially when repeatedly casting spods, Spombs and marker setups.

Because marker floats and spods create extra drag, these rods are designed with more backbone through the butt and mid-sections to keep everything under control, while retaining responsive tips that load quickly for smooth compression and accurate casting. The result is a range that feels predictable and repeatable at shorter ranges, yet has the authority to push on when distance is the priority.

To match your preferred carp-rod length, the Black Edition SPMs are offered in 12’ and 13’, keeping your baiting tools consistent with the rods you routinely cast and helping improve rhythm and accuracy through repetition. The 13’ model will typically cast a little further in most anglers’ hands, provided the blank can be fully compressed, thanks to the higher casting arc and increased potential tip speed.

For compact transport and tight swims, the range also includes a 10’ SPM with a 40mm butt guide, designed for short- to medium-range baiting with smaller spods and Spombs where accuracy and convenience are the priority. This shorter format is also well suited to underarm casting to close-in features and can double as a mobile river baiting rod with droppers, where negotiating bankside vegetation is easier with a compact length.

All models feature 12” and 24” depth marks for repeatable plumbing and marker work, black acetal collars to match the Black Edition build, ceramic lined guides and spine-built construction for accuracy and long-term reliability under heavy use.