Catapult Carp CS-4
A carp family in the Sportex Catapult Carp CS-4 – range, 3 m to 3.96 m.
- Models
- 12
- Length
- 9.8'–13.0'
- Price
- $219.94–$328.85
- Type
- Spinning
- Discipline
- Carp
- Test curve
- 2.75–6.5lb
Catapult Carp CS-4 – is a carp family from Sportex, the German builder that has rolled its own blanks since 1949. The family spans 12 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 €200 to €299.
Shaded band: the spread of the lineup's 12 models, as percentile rank among same-type rods. Solid line = series median · dashed ring = catalog median.
Deeper Dive
A closer look at notable models.
A 9'10" 2.75lb test-curve carp rod on a German-rolled blank.
A 9'10" 3lb 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 3.75lb test-curve carp rod on a German-rolled blank.
A 12ft 5.5lb test-curve carp rod on a German-rolled blank.
A 13ft 3.75lb test-curve carp rod on a German-rolled blank.
A 13ft 5.5lb test-curve carp rod on a German-rolled blank.
A 13ft 6.5lb test-curve carp rod on a German-rolled blank.
A 13ft 4.75lb test-curve carp rod on a German-rolled blank.
A 13ft carp rod on a German-rolled blank.
Rods in this series
| Save | Model | Length | Power | Test curve | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catap. Stalker 10" 2,75lbs. | 9'10" | HI | 2.75lb | Buy from Sportex | |
| Catap. Stalker 10" 3,00lbs. | 9'10" | HI | 3lb | Buy from Sportex | |
| Catap. Carp 12" 2,75lbs. | 12'0" | HI | 2.75lb | Buy from Sportex | |
| Catap. Carp 12" 3,00lbs. | 12'0" | HI | 3lb | Buy from Sportex | |
| Catap. Carp 12" 3,25lbs. | 12'0" | XHI | 3.25lb | Buy from Sportex | |
| Catap. Carp 12" 3,75lbs. | 12'0" | XXHI | 3.75lb | Buy from Sportex | |
| Catap. Spod 12" 5,50lbs. | 12'0" | XXXHI | 5.5lb | Buy from Sportex | |
| Catap. Carp 13" 3,75lbs. | 13'0" | XXHI | 3.75lb | Buy from Sportex | |
| Catap. Spod 13" 5,50lbs. | 13'0" | XXXHI | 5.5lb | Buy from Sportex | |
| Catap. Spod 13" 6,50lbs. | 13'0" | XXXHI | 6.5lb | Buy from Sportex | |
| Catap. Marker 13" 4,75lbs. | 13'0" | XXXHI | 4.75lb | Buy from Sportex | |
| Catap. Distance 13" 3-5oz. | 13'0" | — | — | Buy from Sportex |
c casting weight (feeder/bomb/float + bait or lead), not a lure rating
I Power rating inferred from the lure / line-weight recommendation — not specified by the manufacturer.