Advancer CS-3
A carp family in the Sportex Advancer CS-3 – range, 3 m to 3.96 m.
- Models
- 9
- Length
- 9.8'–13.0'
- Price
- $109.95–$164.94
- Type
- Spinning
- Discipline
- Carp
- Test curve
- 2.75–6lb
Advancer CS-3 – is a carp family from Sportex, the German builder that has rolled its own blanks since 1949. The family spans 9 models from 3 m to 3.96 m. Specifications follow the factory table: length, pieces, transport length, casting rating (optimum plus tolerance where published), rod weight and guide count. RRPs run €100 to €150.
Deeper Dive
A closer look at notable models.
A 9'10" 3lb test-curve carp rod on a German-rolled blank.
A 9'10" 3.25lb test-curve carp rod on a German-rolled blank.
A 12ft 2.75lb test-curve carp rod on a German-rolled blank.
A 12ft 3lb test-curve carp rod on a German-rolled blank.
A 12ft 3.25lb test-curve carp rod on a German-rolled blank.
A 12ft 3.5lb test-curve carp rod on a German-rolled blank.
A 13ft 3.75lb test-curve carp rod on a German-rolled blank.
A 13ft 5lb test-curve carp rod on a German-rolled blank.
A 13ft 6lb test-curve carp rod on a German-rolled blank.
Rods in this series
| Save | Model | Length | Power | Test curve | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advancer CS-3 10" 3,00lbs. | 9'10" | HI | 3lb | Buy from Sportex | |
| Advancer CS-3 10" 3,25lbs. | 9'10" | XHI | 3.25lb | Buy from Sportex | |
| Advancer CS-3 12" 2,75lbs. | 12'0" | HI | 2.75lb | Buy from Sportex | |
| Advancer CS-3 12" 3,00lbs. | 12'0" | HI | 3lb | Buy from Sportex | |
| Advancer CS-3 12" 3,25lbs. | 12'0" | XHI | 3.25lb | Buy from Sportex | |
| Advancer CS-3 12" 3,50lbs. | 12'0" | XHI | 3.5lb | Buy from Sportex | |
| Advancer CS-3 13" 3,75lbs. | 13'0" | XXHI | 3.75lb | Buy from Sportex | |
| Advancer CS-3 Spod 13"5,00lbs. | 13'0" | XXXHI | 5lb | Buy from Sportex | |
| Advancer CS-3 Spod 13" 6,00lbs. | 13'0" | XXXHI | 6lb | Buy from Sportex |
I Power rating inferred from the lure / line-weight recommendation — not specified by the manufacturer.