Fishing Rod Database

FBC CS-4

A carp family in the Sportex FBC CS-4 – range, 3 m to 3.96 m.

Models
7
Length
9.8'–13.0'
Price
$472.95–$681.95
Type
Spinning
Discipline
Carp
Test curve
2.75–3.75lb

FBC CS-4 – is a carp family from Sportex, the German builder that has rolled its own blanks since 1949. The family spans 7 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 €430 to €620.

Series fingerprint
Power H–XXH Action Length 9'10"–13' Lure 5oz Line

Shaded band: the spread of the lineup's 7 models, as percentile rank among same-type rods. Solid line = series median · dashed ring = catalog median.


Deeper Dive

A closer look at notable models.

FBC CS-4 10“ 2,75lbs. Spinning · 9'10" · H

A 9'10" 2.75lb test-curve carp rod on a German-rolled blank.

FBC CS-4 10“ 3,00lbs. Spinning · 9'10" · H

A 9'10" 3lb test-curve carp rod on a German-rolled blank.

FBC CS-4 10“ 3,25lbs. Spinning · 9'10" · XH

A 9'10" 3.25lb test-curve carp rod on a German-rolled blank.

FBC CS-4 12“ 3,00lbs. Spinning · 11'10" · H

A 11'10" 3lb test-curve carp rod on a German-rolled blank.

FBC CS-4 12“ 3,25lbs. Spinning · 11'10" · XH

A 11'10" 3.25lb test-curve carp rod on a German-rolled blank.

FBC CS-4 13“ 3,75lbs. Spinning · 13'0" · XXH

A 13ft 3.75lb test-curve carp rod on a German-rolled blank.

FBC CS-4 Distance 13“ 3-5oz. Spinning · 13'0"

A 13ft carp rod on a German-rolled blank.


Rods in this series

Save Model Length Power Test curve Price
FBC CS-4 10“ 2,75lbs. 9'10" HI 2.75lb Buy from Sportex
FBC CS-4 10“ 3,00lbs. 9'10" HI 3lb Buy from Sportex
FBC CS-4 10“ 3,25lbs. 9'10" XHI 3.25lb Buy from Sportex
FBC CS-4 12“ 3,00lbs. 11'10" HI 3lb Buy from Sportex
FBC CS-4 12“ 3,25lbs. 11'10" XHI 3.25lb Buy from Sportex
FBC CS-4 13“ 3,75lbs. 13'0" XXHI 3.75lb Buy from Sportex
FBC CS-4 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.