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Free Spirit CTX Power Light Landing Net Handle
4m and 5m versions
A proper long-reach landing net handle for awkward margins, snaggy swims and fish that fancy one last run. The CTX Power Light brings serious reach while keeping the faff down.
- Available in 4m and 5m versions, with three and four sections respectively.
- The 4m MXN43M offers usable lengths of 2.56m and 4.0m.
- The 5m MXN54M offers usable lengths of 2.37m, 3.65m and 5.0m.
- Made from high-performance carbon used in Free Spirit’s CTX rod range, with precision-engineered fittings for landing-net heads.
Make sure it’s the right one. This review covers the Free Spirit CTX Power Light Landing Net Handle in both available lengths: 4m MXN43M and 5m MXN54M.
Tackle Index Score
Tackle Index score
A high-quality specialist handle with proper reach and useful adjustment, best value when your swims genuinely need it.
Desk-research score from specs, price and fishing fit · How we score
- Product Quality9.7/10
- Performance9.5/10
- Impact on Fish Catching8.8/10
- Ease of Use8.9/10
- Value for Money8.6/10
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Who it suits
Is it right for you?
Great for
- Carp anglers fishing steep-sided or snaggy venues. The extra reach helps you get the net into the water without clambering down a bank or putting yourself in a daft position.
- Coarse anglers working wide margins, canals or large reservoirs. The adjustable usable lengths make it easier to cover different pegs and landing angles without carrying separate handles.
Maybe skip if
- Anglers fishing small, open lakes with easy bank access. A conventional handle may be simpler, cheaper and less faff for straightforward swims.
- Anyone wanting the shortest, most compact net setup. The long-reach design is all about versatility and distance, not minimal luggage.
The lowdown
Introducing the Free Spirit CTX Power Light Landing Net Handle
A proper long-reach landing net handle for awkward margins, snaggy swims and fish that fancy one last run. The CTX Power Light brings serious reach while keeping the faff down.
- Available in 4m and 5m versions, with three and four sections respectively.
- The 4m MXN43M offers usable lengths of 2.56m and 4.0m.
- The 5m MXN54M offers usable lengths of 2.37m, 3.65m and 5.0m.
- Made from high-performance carbon used in Free Spirit’s CTX rod range, with precision-engineered fittings for landing-net heads.
Quick verdict
A cracking reach tool for tricky swims
The Free Spirit CTX Power Light is built for anglers who need more than a standard landing net handle can offer. It gives you proper reach, useful section options and a light carbon build rather than leaving you wielding a clumsy telegraph pole.
The 4m version looks the more versatile pick for most carp and coarse anglers. Go for the 5m when your fishing regularly involves steep banks, wide margins or landing fish at distance. It’s specialised kit, but for the right swim it can be absolutely bob on.
A high-quality specialist handle with proper reach and useful adjustment, best value when your swims genuinely need it.
Desk-research score from specs, price and fishing fit · How we score
- Product Quality
- 9.7/10
- Performance
- 9.5/10
- Impact on Fish Catching
- 8.8/10
- Ease of Use
- 8.9/10
- Value for Money
- 8.6/10
CTX carbon, Bi-Axis reinforcement, grip paint and engineered fittings make this a properly considered bit of kit.
The light, responsive design and multiple usable lengths should make awkward netting more controlled.
It won’t create bites, but it can turn a horrible landing angle into a calm, fish-friendly netting job.
The length options are useful, though extra sections mean a little more setup than a simple short handle.
It’s specialised tackle, so the value is strongest for anglers who regularly need long reach rather than occasional users.
Head to head
How it stacks up
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The full rundown
Everything you'll want to know about the Free Spirit CTX Power Light Landing Net Handle
Some swims are dead easy to net from. You’re stood on a flat platform, the margin’s close and the fish slides over the cord like it’s read the script. Then there are the other swims. Steep banks, reed beds, snaggy edges and a fish sitting just far enough out to make a standard handle feel a bit naff. That’s where the Free Spirit CTX Power Light Landing Net Handle earns its keep.
This is a long-reach handle built for those awkward moments. You can choose between a 4m version and a 5m version, giving you considerably more scope than a typical short carp or coarse handle. It’s not trying to be the smallest bit of kit in your holdall. It’s trying to get the net where you need it, without making the whole job feel like you’re steering a scaffold pole.
The 4m model, code MXN43M, is made in three sections. Its usable lengths are 2.56m and 4.0m, which is a useful spread. You can keep things a little tighter when a fish is close in, then build it out when the swim demands more reach. That flexibility is properly handy on venues where every peg seems to have a different bank profile.
The 5m MXN54M uses four sections and gives you three usable lengths: 2.37m, 3.65m and 5.0m. That makes it the specialist option for serious distance. Think high banks, wide reed-fringed margins, reservoirs and pegs where stepping into the water isn’t sensible or safe. Having a shorter setup available also stops the full five metres becoming your default for every fish.
Both versions are constructed from the high-performance carbon used in Free Spirit’s CTX rod range. That’s a reassuring direction for a handle, because long landing-net poles can get unwieldy quickly. A carbon build helps keep the feel more responsive, so you can guide the net rather than simply shove it in the general direction of the fish. With a big carp turning its head, that control matters.
The butt section gets Bi-Axis CTX tape wrap, adding a more technical reinforcement to the part that takes the most leverage. The butt and the areas around the joints also feature grip paint. That’s a small detail, but a useful one when your hands are damp, the weather’s doing its usual nonsense and you’re trying to change length without a load of faff.
Free Spirit has also fitted precision-engineered fittings for landing-net heads. The connection between handle and head is hardly glamorous, but it’s one of those bits you want to feel properly sorted when a fish is ready to go. Take a moment to seat the head securely before the action starts, especially if you’re using the longer sections and putting more leverage through the setup.
The listed weights show that the sections aren’t all identical. On the 4m version, the figures are 153g and 272g, while the 5m version lists 131g, 229g and 362g for its sections. In practice, the important point is that this is designed as a light-feeling long handle, not a heavy-duty lump that leaves your arms blown after one tricky net job.
For most anglers, the 4m version looks like the sweet spot. It offers plenty of reach without going quite as niche as the 5m. But if your regular water makes landing fish a proper geometry lesson, the extra length of the 5m can be a game-changer. Just remember that reach should make fish care easier, not encourage you to stretch a net too far or rush the final few seconds.
Specifications
The nuts and bolts
- 4m model code
- MXN43M
- 5m model code
- MXN54M
- Sections
- 4m: 3 sections; 5m: 4 sections
- Usable lengths
- 4m: 2.56m and 4.0m; 5m: 2.37m, 3.65m and 5.0m
- Construction
- High-performance carbon from the CTX rod range, with Bi-Axis CTX tape wrap on the butt
- Fittings and finish
- Precision-engineered landing-net head fittings; grip paint on the butt and around the joints
Specs checked with Free Spirit, Oct 2026.
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Our take
The big deal is usable reach, not just headline length
This isn’t simply about owning the longest handle on the bank. The clever bit is having different usable lengths, so you can fish a close margin without wrestling all the sections, then add reach when a snaggy edge or steep shelf makes landing awkward.
The carbon construction, Bi-Axis CTX tape wrap on the butt and grippy paint around the joints all point towards a handle designed to stay controlled when the net’s extended. That matters when there’s a lump sulking in the edge and you need calm, steady movements rather than a load of wobble.
The handle itself
Carbon reach with useful section options
The CTX Power Light is built around high-performance carbon from Free Spirit’s CTX rod range. That gives it a lighter, more responsive feel than a basic long handle, while the Bi-Axis CTX tape wrap on the butt adds reinforcement where leverage is highest.
The 4m model uses three sections and works at 2.56m or 4.0m. The 5m uses four sections and works at 2.37m, 3.65m or 5.0m. That’s the real attraction: you’re not locked into one massive length for every net job.
Grip paint on the butt and around the joints should help when the handle is wet or you’re making a quick adjustment. The precision-engineered fittings are designed for landing-net heads, so pair it with a compatible head and check the connection before fishing.
Worth knowing. The listed section weights vary. The 4m is listed at 153g and 272g, while the 5m is listed at 131g, 229g and 362g. With a long handle, balance and technique still matter, especially when the net is extended.
Pick your reach
A cracking answer to awkward pegs
The 4m version is the better all-round choice for carp and coarse anglers who occasionally need proper reach. It’ll suit steep banks, reed-lined edges, canals and swims where you can’t safely get your boots near the water. The shorter usable length also keeps it practical when a fish comes in close.
The 5m is aimed at anglers whose venues regularly make netting awkward. Reservoir margins, high platforms and broad gaps between you and the fish are exactly where those extra metres start to pay off. It’s more specialised, but that’s not a criticism if your swim demands it.
As ever, use the length to improve control rather than stretching for glory. Keep the net low and steady, let the fish settle and avoid dragging a fully loaded net any further than you need to. A long handle gives you options; it doesn’t replace good fish care.
Before you buy
The bits anglers usually want cleared up
For most people, yes. The 4m MXN43M gives you a useful 2.56m option and a full 4.0m setup, covering a wide range of awkward banks without going too far into specialist territory.
Choose the 5m MXN54M when you regularly fish from high banks, wide margins or pegs where getting close to the water is unsafe or impossible. Its 2.37m and 3.65m options also stop it being all-or-nothing.
Make sure each section is properly joined, the head fitting is fully secure and you’ve selected a sensible length for the peg. Keep movements smooth when the fish is in the mesh, particularly with the handle fully extended.
Worth knowing. The 4m version is supplied with a nylon storage sleeve. That’s handy for keeping the sections together and stopping them rattling around in the tackle room or holdall.
On paper
Pros & cons
What we like
- Proper reach for steep banks, wide margins and awkward snaggy swims.
- Several usable lengths give you more control than a fixed long handle.
- High-performance CTX carbon keeps the design light and responsive.
- Bi-Axis CTX tape wrap strengthens the butt section, while grip paint helps around the joints.
- Precision-engineered fittings are made to accept landing-net heads securely.
Worth knowing
- A long handle is more specialised than a standard 1.8m or 2m carp handle, so it can be unnecessary on tidy, open swims.
- The 5m version adds useful reach but brings more sections and more kit to manage.
- Long-reach netting still needs sensible fish care; don’t stretch or drag a fish just because the handle can reach it.
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Your questions answered
What anglers want to know
The stuff you’d ask your mate on the next peg. Straight answers, no waffle.
01Which Free Spirit CTX Power Light handle should I choose?
Which Free Spirit CTX Power Light handle should I choose?
The 4m MXN43M is the sensible all-rounder for most anglers who need extra reach. The 5m MXN54M makes more sense when you regularly fish very steep banks, broad margins or pegs where getting close to the water is awkward.
02Can I use it at a shorter length?
Can I use it at a shorter length?
Yes. The 4m model has usable lengths of 2.56m and 4.0m. The 5m model offers 2.37m, 3.65m and 5.0m, so you don’t have to use the full length every time.
03What net heads will fit?
What net heads will fit?
The handle features precision-engineered fittings for landing-net heads. Match it with a compatible head and make sure the thread is fully seated before you go chasing a screaming take or scooping a fish in the margins.
What anglers say
The word from the bank
Our read: a cracking reach tool for tricky swims. The strongest reasons to choose it are proper reach for steep banks, wide margins and awkward snaggy swims. and several usable lengths give you more control than a fixed long handle.; the main trade-off is a long handle is more specialised than a standard 1.8m or 2m carp handle, so it can be unnecessary on tidy, open swims..
Our take on the feedback
Why it appeals
Checked Sept '26 — “Proper reach for steep banks, wide margins and awkward snaggy swims.”
Best fit
Checked Sept '26 — “Carp anglers fishing steep-sided or snaggy venues: The extra reach helps you get the net into the water without clambering down a bank or putting yourself in a daft position.”
Worth knowing
Checked Sept '26 — “A long handle is more specialised than a standard 1.8m or 2m carp handle, so it can be unnecessary on tidy, open swims.”
Tackle Index’s take from the product details and fishing fit we checked. We haven’t found enough independent public feedback to call this an angler consensus yet.
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