His end tackle consisted of a 2XS size 4 hook on a 20cm Coretex Weedy Green 25lb braided line, with a safety lead clip and 170gr Kling on Lead. Matthias’ mainline was 0.34mm Soft Steel Camo line with 10-metre 0.52mm Illusion Fluorocarbon shockleader. The rod used was the Fox 13ft 3.25lb Legend!

On a second trip using the new MAG reels, Matthias landed a further four carp to 14kg, using a pop-up Tutti Fruiti boilie.

Spug used a variety of Fox products to tempt the fish. His hook was a size 8 Arma Point SSC (b), with a camo semi-fixed safety rig, 3oz Horizon lead, 15lb Illusion hooklink and 12ml Mainline Pulse hookbait.

Well, click here to watch the new Stratos MAG 15-minute video.

Presented by top carp angler and Fox consultant, Ian Chillcott, the video explains why the MAG reels are so good as well as offering some top carp tactics to help you make the most of the new reels.

“I could not believe how far the Bullet Bag went. The size of the spool makes it so easy for the line to come off, and I had to stop it with my finger not to land past the plateau,” Stefan told us.

Within minutes Stefan had the fist take and landed a mid 20lb carp. He recast and 30 minutes later connected with a 37 lb mirror. “The fish gave it all, and from that distance I appreciated the smoothness and balance of the new Stratos MAG reels.”

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The fish was caught from a very difficult, low stock water in Holland. The Fox Horizon SFD test will be in a future edition of Carp in Focus magazine.