Matrix Ethos Platinum 4000

The Matrix Ethos Platinum 4000 Reel is an exceptionally versatile, mid-sized reel engineered specifically for modern match anglers utilizing float, pellet waggler, and medium feeder tactics. Incorporating design advancements from the HX Pro development program, this 4000 size combines a lightweight yet rigid aluminum body with a carbon-reinforced rotor and a sleek one-piece bail arm for seamless line control and long-term durability.Built with a fast 5.1:1 gear ratio retrieving 86cm of line per handle turn, it allows for quick gear recovery when reeling in empty rigs or keeping pace with fast-swimming commercial carp and F1s. The reel features an easy-reach aluminum spool designed for smooth casting, 5+1 stainless steel ball bearings for smooth gearing under load, and a rapid-adjust SDX multi-disc drag system that gives you instant control during explosive runs under the rod tip.Technical Specifications

• Reel Size: 4000
• Total Weight: 316g
• Gear Ratio: 5.1:1
• Retrieve Speed: 86cm per handle turn
• Line Capacity: 150m of 0.24mm line
• Bearings: 5+1 Stainless Steel Ball Bearings
• Body & Rotor: Lightweight Aluminium body with Carbon Reinforced Rotor
• Drag System: SDX fast-speed multi-disc drag
• Bail Arm: Sleek one-piece bail arm design

Pro TipThe 4000 size is the ultimate crossover reel for commercial fisheries. Pair it with an 11ft or 12ft pellet waggler rod or a 9ft10ft commercial feeder rod. The 86cm-per-turn retrieval rate allows you to quickly pick up slack line when striking at sudden pellet waggler bites or reeling in rapid succession during high-tempo commercial match scenarios.Ideal Applications & Use Cases

• Pellet Waggler & Distance Float Fishing: Excellent winding speed and line lay make it ideal for rapidly casting and retrieving float rigs on commercial lakes.
• Short-to-Mid Range Feeder & Bomb Work: Perfectly complements 9ft and 10ft feeder rods for targeting carp, F1s, and bream up to 40 meters out.
• Natural Venue Silverfish Work: Lightweight 316g frame and smooth SDX drag protect fine hooklengths when targeting skimmers, roach, and hybrids on rivers and canals.

Frequently Asked QuestionsHow does the 4000 size differ from the larger 5000 and 6000 models?The 3000 and 4000 sizes feature a faster 5.1:1 gear ratio, a lighter chassis (316g for the 4000), and are optimized for standard float and light-to-medium feeder work. The 5000 and 6000 sizes feature a 4.9:1 ratio, slow-oscillation worm-drive gearing, dual line clips, and a minimum-resistance rotor brake specifically for heavy, long-distance feeder casting.Is the SDX drag system suitable for light hooklengths?Yes, the SDX multi-disc drag operates smoothly with zero initial jerk or sticking, allowing you to set a precise tension that yields line before thin hooklengths or small hooks give way.What line diameter is best suited for the 4000 spool capacity?The spool holds 150m of 0.24mm line (approx. 6lb to 8lb monofilament), making it ideal for standard commercial mainlines without requiring excess backing line.