Nash X Series Carp Rod

What is the handle like?

The handle of Nash Tackle’s X Series carp rods features a flared butt grip wrapped in Japanese shrink rubber. I found this grip to be super comfortable whilst still offering a decent grip. It’s designed with real attention to detail, offering a sleek and uncluttered look.

I think the handle really does enhance the overall aesthetic of the rods while ensuring a practical and comfortable user experience

How secure is the reel seat?

The reel seat on the X series is a DPS type with a unique design. The logo in the middle of the seat is very Nashesque and with its gloss fittings offers a degree of sophistication.

In terms of practicality, it held my Emblems with ease when I tested it so is more than capable of housing larger big pit reels.

What are the guides like?

The guides on the Series X are made from stainless steel but are still surprisingly light and minimalistic which I wasn’t expecting when I saw it was made from this material.

The anti-frap technology in the tip helped prevent tangles and I also felt the ring’s overall build made the rod snap back into position quickly on the cast helping with my distance and accuracy.

How does the blank perform?

The blank on the Series X is labeled as “Hardcore” by Nash themselves. Im not sure what they mean by this but what I can say is that it certainly held its own when put through its paces.

It offered me a crisp and responsive casting experience allowing me to hit a distance of 110 yards with the 12 foot 3.25lb test curve version.

The only negative is that the blank does feel a bit too stiff when playing fish which decreases its sensitivity slightly. They do look the part though with a unique design in a black matte finish.