Matrix MTX5 Pole Review with Big Bird

Matrix have released their new flagship Pole, the MTX5 version 2 (Although it's their first version of an MTX5... confusing!)
Join Big Bird in the first independent review on KZbin since its release. Big Bird heads to Coventry's Meadowlands Fishery to really test out what this MTX5 Pole is all about!
How will it measure up in comparison to it's rivals?!
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[@boris100ish]

Professional production as ever BB. Would be nice if matrix recognised your ability in front of the camera and you became a brand ambassador. Looks a good pole first review well done you. Keep up the good work. All the best tight lines Pete 🎣👍

[@FirstTimeFishing]

Cheers Pete, so appreciative of the support as always… proper look forward to a Pete comment when I upload the videos 😆👍🏻 BB

[@DC-uk6hy]

Hi BB, loved the vid as usual. Just been reading some of the comments and came across Baldricks, and how your review and A4U differ. Having fished with the MTX3, 4 and 5 I’m not sure how you can get an honest and impartial review whilst sitting in a shop and giving a pole a waggle🤷🏻‍♂️ a-posed to actually sitting on the bank and putting the pole through its paces. So keep up the good work, don’t change the way you review tackle, I believe it gives us a true representation of how tackle performs IRL. 🎣🎣🎣🎣

[@FirstTimeFishing]

Cheers DC… I have to admit, I love the relationship Ben on A4U has with the independent ‘Fishing Tackle & Bait’ and he’s always one of the first to give us a look at new products, it looks like they back him and give 100% support, which is so nice to see… he’s offered me a lot of support since starting the channel and I respect his opinions… I do like to make sure I get out and test these toys in the wild though, but I can only do so when I have an opportunity to be lent one… staying independent of Sponsorship is really important for authenticity and honest opinions, which is what the channel and I are about 👍🏻 thanks for your comment and support 👍🏻 BB

[@bencook4361]

I agree great to get it on the bank to test. When you hold lots of poles as I do you can get a feel anywhere of how it feels to hold. The weight will be different catching a fish but not just sitting with it. Which you do 90% of the session. Always good to get down to the shop and sit with it as BB said.

[@pedrobandino5391]

Great review, got mine two weeks ago, managed to get it out once and loved it, have the MTX3 V1 and thought that was a great pole, this is much better in so many ways. Good luck with yours

[@FirstTimeFishing]

Cheers Pedro! I wish it was mine… but it was on loan for the day from Daz, who is mainly behind the scenes… really enjoyed it! 👍🏻 BB

[@craighope2088]

Awsom review big bird, and a very fair reflection of the pole 10/10 for a very honest and accurate review.

[@FirstTimeFishing]

Appreciate your support as always Craig, top man 👍🏻 BB

[@jdfishingclub2052]

Great review BB, love the camera work, nice fish to test the pole, looks a good pole that compares well to the other flag ships

[@FirstTimeFishing]

Great Pole Matt, looks great, performed great and was great fun to use! 👍🏻 BB

[@davidleigh2573]

Great review BB. My pension won't run to this, so it's down the margins with my New Matrix Torque and Gortini floats. Stay safe and thanks

[@FirstTimeFishing]

David!! Nothing wrong with that mate! And that’s my favourite way to fish! Simple! I’ll be doing the same on the peg next to you mate! 👍🏻 BB

[@stewartwilson3258]

Nice review, thanks BB. Informative but importantly impartial. As always a cracking job done. Tight lines.

[@FirstTimeFishing]

Cheers Stewart, appreciate the support 👍🏻 BB

[@mickyjohnson9397]

Great video BB funnily enough I was watching videos on the Matrix V2 poles but yours is definitely the best I’ve watched 👍🏻 Looks a beauty of a pole.

[@FirstTimeFishing]

Top man Micky, thank you so much, hope you’re ok 👍🏻 BB

[@mickyjohnson9397]

@@FirstTimeFishing yeah I’m doing ok mate keen to get out on the bank and hopefully a few matches 🎣

[@DaveKinetic]

Top quality BB. That new camera is brilliant. Good review as always. Keep up the good work mate.

[@FirstTimeFishing]

Appreciate the camera feedback… didn’t know how it would go down 🤷🏻‍♂️ but it seems positive 👍🏻 appreciate the kind words and support as always Dave 👍🏻 BB

[@AverageAngler]

Nice one BB, I have been using the 360 cameras on my channel now for a few months, they are great especially when filming on your own. Keep it up mate your channel is doing really well😊👍.

[@FirstTimeFishing]

I think it’s brilliant buddy! I hadn’t noticed that you’d had them mate, sorry, it may have helped me try and use them properly! I’m heading over to your channel for a lesson now! 😆 hope you’re ok buddy and thanks for the kind words 👍🏻 BB

[@AverageAngler]

@First Time Fishing I ain't no expert with it😂🤣😂, just dead handy, especially for my live matches because I can't spend time framing shots, so I can do it in post.

[@FirstTimeFishing]

@@AverageAngler it’s a brilliant option mate, bit of a game changer for lone filming 👍🏻 BB

[@Andyfishing23]

Brilliant cam set up mate. Thanks for the review and your time as always 🙏 👍

[@FirstTimeFishing]

Appreciate the feedback Andy, thank you buddy! BB

[@savmunago5505]

Hey BB - thought that carp was gonna pull you in, looks like a lovely pole. Great work again pal, channel is flying .. 👌👌👌

[@FirstTimeFishing]

Appreciate the support from basically day 1 Sav! Hope you’re enjoying the journey mate 👍🏻 BB

[@omegabri]

Great vid, as you usually give us mate 👍🏼 Beautiful fish, and NICE pole. If I had the extra pennies, the Matrix poles lately could steer me away from my MAP poles. Great new camera setups too BB 👍🏼

[@FirstTimeFishing]

Appreciate the honest feedback Bri, thanks so much 🙏🏻… I was really really impressed with this pole! 👍🏻 BB

[@jamesstridgen6320]

“I need a bigger net”. 🤭 Reminded me of the Jaws comment BB and made me 😊 keep up the great work mate you are smashing it up👏

[@FirstTimeFishing]

Top man Jim 😆 I thought I was gonna struggle to fit in that size net mate 😆 BB

[@roberthill5839]

Great honest review big bird keep them coming love your videos 👍

[@FirstTimeFishing]

Thanks Rob, really appreciate the support and chuffed you’re enjoying the channel 👍🏻💪🏻 BB

[@carlarnold7483]

That camera set up is spot on now mate. keep up the good work

[@FirstTimeFishing]

Appreciate the feedback Carl, thanks mate! BB

[@stephenbeck6631]

Another great video there B B the pole looks nice to keep the videos coming tight lines 🎣🎣🎣👍

[@FirstTimeFishing]

Appreciate it Stephen… trying to churn out one a week… with the traditional Sunday at 6 slot being popular 👍🏻 BB

[@ianmiller3617]

Very good honest review after having a MTX 4 which I broke the number 4 several times it’s nice here your concerns at it’s potential limits, love the MTX but always had doubts about strength currently have Garbolino uk1 which never makes me concerned as with matrix. But if it’s better would still be interested at trying. Thanks Ian

[@FirstTimeFishing]

Thought it was a really good pole Ian! I’d recommend any regular match angler to have a go with one, it really is a pleasure to fish with! Great comment mate 👍🏻 BB

[@kirkhogan2688]

That surprised me,After seeing other reviews of the new mtx 3/mtx4 poles I expected it to not be very good, tbh I think your right the daiwa air z pro being the best pole out there at the moment overall, But matrix make fantastic fishing tackle I think I'd not buy one purely on its weight at 16m and being able to use it for long lengths of time at 16m Great review bb,

[@FirstTimeFishing]

Cheers Kirk… that’s what the flagships offer you really… lightness and usability at 16m and if you’re a keen regular match Angler, those are a must… but for all of us other folk… there’s ‘bully me, step on me, throw me back in the bag’ margin poles! I love them! 👍🏻 BB

[@kirkhogan2688]

@First Time Fishing I am lucky I have both,

[@grzegorzmucha8005]

Nice video 😊 i bought V2 sections 3 and 4 to my old mtx1 and the new ones are a bit longer and goes deeper in to sections, that makes my pole a bit stiffer. Also V2 are reinforced and have nose cons. A nice improvement on a mtx poles.

[@FirstTimeFishing]

Great comment Grzegorz and great innovation! 👍🏻 BB

[@baldrickscunningplan6154]

Yes mate. It is a big plus that all Matrix sections are interchangeable. I use the top kits plus sections 3 and 4 from a MTX margin pole onto my MTX3 to beef it up for margin fishing. Makes a very strong setup and I can fish it at length.

[@robertedmunds2394]

Enjoyed your video, pole out of my price range but I can dream😂 my MTX 1 is doing it for me with several high doubles. Also had a bargain Angling Direct selling off MTX margin poles as they have the new models in so I got it including 3 power kits for £140 posted.

[@FirstTimeFishing]

That’s incredible Robert, great pole too! It will serve you well, chuffed you enjoyed the video, thanks for taking the time to comment! 🙏🏻 BB

[@TheWrighty68]

Loving the review BB, that carp gave you a test 😂

[@FirstTimeFishing]

Cheers Andy… he actually popped his head up early doors into that fight… and if I’d been more on the ball, could have landed him 10 minutes earlier 🤦🏻‍♂️😆 BB

[@stephenarmstrong6620]

Top honest review as always BB unfortunately it’s slightly out my price range by about 3 and a half grand

[@FirstTimeFishing]

Haha, me too Steve! You’re not alone! Thanks for the support mate 👍🏻 BB

[@kevinmills5052]

Camera work brilliant B.B 😊

[@FirstTimeFishing]

This means more than you think Kevin! Thank you so much! What’s your opinion on the new 360 cam? 👍🏻 BB

[@geofflowe6971]

Loved the review 🎉

[@FirstTimeFishing]

Thanks Geoff, chuffed you enjoyed it 👍🏻 BB

[@fatherdaughterandsonfishing]

The Mtx 3 v1 is better than all the v2 range apart from the mtx5 I think good video again BB

[@baldrickscunningplan6154]

Bang on. Matrix have gone backwards in search of more profit.

[@FirstTimeFishing]

I need to get my hands on the other v2 poles… and see what all this noise is about… I have the MTX3 v1, so it would be interesting to put one through the test! 🤔 BB

[@baldrickscunningplan6154]

@@FirstTimeFishing MTX3 review kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXvIlJdum9hgbNE

[@richardshiner977]

Great review, just purchased the MTX 3 V2, not used it yet, hopefully get to use it this week on a match at Meadowlands this coming Sunday, great interview the other week with The Meadowlands Bagger (Grant)

[@FirstTimeFishing]

You’ll have to let me know how you get on with it Richard… Grant is a legend and destined for better things! What he doesn’t know, isn’t worth knowing! 👍🏻 BB

[@richardshiner977]

​@@FirstTimeFishing He did'nt get the better of me yesterday, he did have a poor draw, still had a decent day from his peg, excellent angler.

[@FirstTimeFishing]

@@richardshiner977 He told me Richard! Said he didn’t draw well 🤦🏻‍♂️ that’s half the battle at some venues 😆 BB

[@richardshiner977]

@@FirstTimeFishing Meadowlands especially.

[@ahzippy]

I have the new 4 and love that as well

[@FirstTimeFishing]

Good to know Rob, I’m looking forward to testing one out! 👍🏻 BB

[@Steven.Cartwright]

thanks for the video very nice pole

[@FirstTimeFishing]

Cheers Steve, glad you enjoyed it 👍🏻 BB

[@daniellloyd6127]

Great video

[@FirstTimeFishing]

Thanks Dan, top man 👍🏻 BB

[@swingtipper]

Luv your enthusiam BB and great content; also fallen in love with your theme music...whiis the singer ? tight lines and keep them coming !🎣

[@FirstTimeFishing]

Haha, thanks so much for the support Helen… it’s my own song called ‘Life Beneath the Bell Tower’… a mate helped me write it and I recorded it… it’s available to stream on Apple Music or spotify 👍🏻 BB

[@mickbrooks8114]

Love a set of those floats just hit the button

[@geofflowe6971]

Loved your enthusiasm brilliant video take care big bird🎉😂

[@FirstTimeFishing]

Cheers Geoff, appreciate the feedback buddy 👍🏻 BB

[@randallfurr630]

Hi BB great review mate so is this your new Pole.

[@FirstTimeFishing]

No Randall, it’s Daz’s who helps out with the channel… it pained me to say just how good I thought it was, cause we all enjoy winding Daz up 😆 but I was genuinely blown away by it… great pole! The kit I review, I either buy myself or loan it from an Angler I know in the fishing world… for example, the interview I did with Grant Merritt resulted in him lending me his Daiwa Air Z Pro for a review 👍🏻 BB

[@stevenanderson2105]

Hi BB great as usual, been fishing with an edge monster for a while as my first pole, looking to advance but cannot justify a flagship pole yet, what would you suggest at a reasonable price, where I fish there are a few big Carp a lot of F1,s to 5lb and a good head of silvers, cheers bud

[@FirstTimeFishing]

Superium x20 for £750, Matrix MTX 1 power for £600, MAP 301 for £800, Daiwa Matchwinner MW2 for £640… something like those would be great to start taking your pole fishing to the next level 👍🏻 BB

[@shaunhutley6098]

Top video 💪💯🎣

[@FirstTimeFishing]

Cheers Shaun… hero! 💪🏻 BB

[@andyseago1928]

Great review and video as always BB. Loving the new Camera set up ❤ I often wonder if Poles feel heavier and awkward to various people down to thier build. Someone big and muscular would certainly be able to weald something better compared to another slight of frame if you get my drift ?

[@FirstTimeFishing]

I think it’s all technique Andy… you watch Andy Kinder fish a pole and it looks effortless, yet he’s one of the smaller anglers around 🤷🏻‍♂️ thanks so much for the support Andy 👍🏻 BB

[@rikkiegglesden5295]

@@FirstTimeFishing My mate would disagree. Hes got a top end browning pole and he said it was so easy to fish with at 16m when he was over weight. Hes lost 5 stone + and he now says he cant fish with it how he used to ie under one arm at 16m

[@FirstTimeFishing]

@@rikkiegglesden5295 interesting Rikki… I’ve held the Browning Sphere and that felt heavy to me… so could be that it’s a browning pole… I look at the lightest and most balanced pole, being the Daiwa Air Z Pro… so that’s my comparison when comparing poles 👍🏻 BB

[@rikkiegglesden5295]

@@FirstTimeFishing Dont think anything can compare to the air z pro and thats probably why the browning felt heavy 😂

[@FirstTimeFishing]

@@rikkiegglesden5295 😆

[@lessmith3151]

Brilliant review 👏

[@FirstTimeFishing]

Thanks Les, really appreciate it 💪🏻 BB

[@darrenhirst6163]

Hi bb Brill video, nice pole,but u sure it's not just the old mtx4 rebounded,heard the new mtx4 is babar and not as good as old mtx3

[@FirstTimeFishing]

I’m as honest as they come Darren… it’s a special Pole and meant every word on the review 👍🏻 one of my favourites I’ve had the pleasure of playing with 👍🏻 BB

[@darrenhirst6163]

Yeah I belive u r,just saying not lot of people got owt good to say bout v2 range,even the comments on Yr video arnt good bout the new range,and that's nothing to do with Yr video

[@FirstTimeFishing]

@@darrenhirst6163 I know… I hope I can get hold of the v2’s soon and put them through their paces! Cheers Darren 👍🏻 BB

[@davidmalkinson2128]

So if u had to make the choice between a x90 or the mtx5 v2 witch one would u choose?

[@FirstTimeFishing]

Wow… the ultimate question! I would love either of them David and it all depends on what you go fishing for and your style of angling… If you’re the angler who mainly fishes in the summer for bigger fish, in my opinion, the Superium pips it… I found it built for strength and force, and gives you great confidence of getting a bigger fish to the net… however, if you fish all year, looking for an all-rounder, silvers in the winter, occasional river fishing on the pole, and F1’s etc… the Matrix pips it for me… both fantastic poles and a choice is there to accommodate both styles 👍🏻 great question David! 👍🏻 BB

[@davidmalkinson2128]

Thanks for the reply big bird I am an all year rounder fishing I am going to my pole ally next weekend to test both for my self and make the decision from there but I feel the Preston is more me but I am going into it open minded and let the pole choose me

[@MrScott5791]

quality video mate

[@FirstTimeFishing]

Much appreciated buddy, thanks! BB

[@the72inc73]

Is there a V1 version? 🤔

[@FirstTimeFishing]

No mate… which is why it baffles me in Matrix calling it a v2 😆… it’s probably due to the carbons used 🤷🏻‍♂️ BB

[@macoustra1]

I think more detail of what is included in the package (top kits, cupping kit, nose bungs, puller bungs etc) would have been welcome. The truth is that whatever flagship pole you do buy, 16 metres is not the length you would use all the time.

[@FirstTimeFishing]

Hi Dave, thanks for the advice and taking time to comment… I tend to review the use of the Pole on this channel and like to test it to its limits. If you type ‘Matrix MTX5 Pole’ into Google, the list of the package is available on multiple websites for you… and presented far better than I ever could. The reason I review at 16m is because I feel this is testing the pole to its limits, if it can be used well at that length, there’ll be no issues moving to a shorter length (from my experience) 🤷🏻‍♂️ thanks Dave, I’ll be sure to take it into consideration in future… all the best 👍🏻 BB

[@shaunelliott2967]

When will you be doing a review on the mvrxx from maver please

[@FirstTimeFishing]

When I can get my hands on one Shaun… bring independent and unsponsored, it’s really difficult to get hold of specific kit sometimes… but I’m trying! 👍🏻 BB

[@shaunelliott2967]

Thanks for the answer and really enjoying the videos keep the brilliant work up

[@FirstTimeFishing]

@@shaunelliott2967 thanks for your support Shaun 🙏🏻 BB

[@seandowns4298]

The MTX 5 is an uprated MTX 4. The MTX 4 v2 is a new model that’s been introduced to fit in between what was the old MTX 3 and MTX 4.

[@FirstTimeFishing]

Be interesting to see where you’ve heard that Sean… I have used the MTX4 v1 and this MTX5 is nothing like it… the balance of the 5 is something else, which makes it feel lighter in the hand… I felt this MTX5 was a pole all out on its own to be honest! I loved it! Hopefully I’ll get my hands on an MTX4 v2 soon to see if I can make a contrast with your comment 👍🏻 thanks for the support! 🙏🏻 BB

[@seandowns4298]

They are going to feel different if they have been updated/uprated aren’t they, they’re not going to feel the same. Lol

[@FirstTimeFishing]

@@seandowns4298 😆 you would hope so, but never a guarantee 👍🏻 BB

[@baldrickscunningplan6154]

Angling4U has done 2 reviews of the new MTX3 and the new MTX4 V2 versions. Lets just say the results were disappointing. Ben, who does these reviews says that the new MTX4 is the worst 16 metre modern pole that he has tested. In short he said it was crap. MTX4 review kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJSkiYearcuUeMU MTX3 review kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXvIlJdum9hgbNE Matrix have gone backwards. The V1 versions are far better poles. Obviously Matrix are now using cheaper carbon sheet and covering their shortfalls with extra reinforced joints. Profit over performance seems to be the motivation for these new poles. Even this new MTX5 is heavier than the previous MTX4. That is not an improvement. Saw a video the other day of Jamie Hughes shoving a MTX4 V2 version butt section onto his older MTX4 making it look like he is using the newer version pole. He isn't. Not a good endorsement of Matrix latest offering.

[@FirstTimeFishing]

Interesting Baldrick… I can honestly say, hand on heart, that this MTX5 is brilliant, I could hardly fault it really… the Pole may be heavier, but the one thing I was really impressed with was the balance… I truly believe you don’t feel that until you hook a fish and need to play it… the central balance point feels completely different, the top kit and top 3 sections feel lighter than the MTX4 v1 and the butt sections feel heavier and stronger than the MTX4 v1… I do feel this plays a massive part when you hold the pole with half a metre and a dolly butt section out behind you… the balance is fantastic and ultimately makes it feel lighter in the hand at 16m. Hopefully I’ll get my hands on the v2’s soon, to compare… thanks for your comment and support Baldrick 👍🏻 BB

[@craighope2088]

ANGLING 4 U BEN COOK IS A VERY POOR ANGLER,AND USES A BUDGET POLE HIMSELF. HES NOT DOING HIMSELF ANY FAVOURS BY TRYING TO REVIEW POLES HE CANT EVEN AFFORD,AND INSIDE A SHOP AS WELL..

[@FirstTimeFishing]

@@craighope2088 Craig! Appreciate you taking the time to comment as always, but could I respectfully request that any comments aren’t directed at other individual anglers, if those comments could be interpreted as upsetting… I have no problem at all people judging me, my style or my opinions on the FTF channel… I think it’s healthy, but I don’t welcome negative feedback concerning other anglers… hope you understand Craig 💪🏻😉 BB

[@davidish43]

Thanks bb great review you should do a follow up on this as I’m sure people will be interested 👌🏻

[@baldrickscunningplan6154]

@@craighope2088 What a load of crap. Ben has owned numerous poles. Way more than the average angler. He has done numerous reviews. All of them available on YT for you to scrutinise. He currently uses a Middy Reactacore XZ65-3. This is Middy's flagship pole worth over 4 grand. Middy respected his opinion so much that they gave it to him for free. Everything you wrote is complete garbage and you even took the time to talk garbage in capital letters. As though somehow it made your comment count. How does not being able to afford something make you ineligible to have an opinion on it? How many poles have you reviewed? Just so we can educate you. Here is Ben reviewing his brand new flagship pole. Another thing to note is that most of his other gear is from Matrix. Even wearing Matrix clothing. You have made yourself look a complete fool. We need genuine opinions. Not rants from uninformed people with hurt feelings. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pam1fYWjrLypmrM

[@Carlmasters89]

And they not good

[@Carlmasters89]

Well domt know about the mtx5 though

[@grzegorzmucha8005]

Nice video 😊 i bought V2 sections 3 and 4 to my old mtx1 and the new ones are a bit longer and goes deeper in to sections, that makes my pole a bit stiffer. Also V2 are reinforced and have nose cons. A nice improvement on a mtx poles.

[@FirstTimeFishing]

Great comment Grzegorz and great innovation! 👍🏻 BB