FBS
Compact carp rods
- Models
- 4
- Market
- Europe
- Length
- 10.0'–12.0'
- Price
- $546–$630.50
- Type
- Spinning
- Discipline
- Carp
- Test curve
- 2.75–3.5lb
FBS, the Fat Boy Slim, is a four-rod family on TiForged Air 40 guides: 10' at 3.00 and 3.50 lb and 12' at 2.75 and 3.50 lb. The name comes from the slim, fast-taper blank format; the 10-footers serve small waters and stalking while the 12' models cover standard venues with guideline ranges of 1-2 and 1-3 oz. RRPs 420 to 485 GBP.
Deeper Dive
A closer look at notable models.
A 10', 3.0 lb English-built carp rod in the Century FBS family.
A 10', 3.5 lb English-built carp rod in the Century FBS family.
A 12', 2.75 lb through-actioned carp rod for close-range and playing-biased work.
A 12', 3.5 lb English-built carp rod in the Century FBS family.
Rods in this series
| Save | Model | Length | Power | Test curve | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FBS 10' 3.00lb | 10' | HI | 3lb | Buy from Century | |
| FBS 10' 3.50lb | 10' | XHI | 3.5lb | Buy from Century | |
| FBS 12' 2.75lb | 12' | HI | 2.75lb | Buy from Century | |
| FBS 12' 3.50lb | 12' | XHI | 3.5lb | Buy from Century |
I Power rating inferred from the lure / line-weight recommendation — not specified by the manufacturer.