Yes, the X-Flites offer all this and more. They're lovely to look at with their deep-lustre dark olive finish and the snakeskin effect of the micro weave fibre. You can rely on the Fuji SIC rings (which, naturally, are double whipped for strength), the Fuji reel seat and the slim, super-grip reel handle. The laser-etched butt cap discreetly signs off this magnificent rod.

X-Flite 12' 2.5lb
A fantastic rod to fish with close in or way out. You'll feel every lunge of the fish but know you've got the power to keep it from the snags. A joy to fish with.

X-Flite 12' 2.7lb
If you're only up for one set of rods then there's no point looking any further. With the right lead and line you'll cast a hundred metres easy. See a fish bubbling in the margins though, you can flick a float to it with delicacy and accuracy. PVA bags. Method feeders. Free lining. There isn't a method or a water that will catch this model out. In the 'X' version you can also have exactly the same rod with an ultra-slim duplon handle as a personal preference option at no extra cost.

The Greys Unconditional Lifetime Warranty

Greys of Alnwick provide on all their carp rods an unconditional warranty good for the lifetime of the original owner. This is given in addition to your statutory rights, and covers fault or damage from any cause. A nominal charge of £15 is made for each section to cover processing and shipping charges.

X-Flite 12' 3.5lb
We're moving up to another notch yet again with these truly far-out rods. Thinking France, Spain, Canada? Heavyweight fish. Huge waters. Loaded PVA bags. Yet, you've got a rod that's stunningly slim considering the power you can generate. This is a beast but with an unparalleled amount of beauty.

The X-Flite 12' 6" 3lb and 3.5lb raise the bar even further. They're still lovely rods to fish with but if absolute distance is your ultimate goal on waters that make the Atlantic look like a puddle, you've got no other choice out there.