Matrix’s August 2025 launch delivers a wide range of fresh products to support anglers on every front. Alongside the headline XTR poles, it has introduced upgraded seatboxes, a new accessory chair, slim-profile feeder rods, and precision-engineered reels. Completing the line-up are practical side trays, bait tubs, and new hats to keep you warm on the bank.
Expected to land in tackle shops from early September, here’s a full breakdown of what to expect from Matrix’s August 2025 release.
Explore the full launch below, or jump to your chosen product:
🔗 XR36 SL Edition | F25 Pro Seatboxes | XR36 Pro Accessory Chair | Folding Side Trays | Horizon X Ultra Pro Feeder Rods | HX Pro Feeder Reels | Bait Tubs | Hats
Matrix XR36 SL Edition – Graphite
Product Overview:
This brand-new frame design has not only helped us save over 2kg on a standard XR36 Pro Seatbox but the lower frame height allows the additional trays to be removed to provide the perfect height seatbox for shorter anglers. The stylish XR hydro formed main frame is finished in a classy matt metallic graphite frame colour.
Product Features:
- Designed to offer a compact frame solution based on our XR36.
- At 16.2kg it’s over 2kg lighter than the XR36 Pro, an impressive 12% saving.
- Shorter frame height allows trays to be removed for lower seat position (lowest height 350mm).
- XR sliding footplate mechanism to allow the footplate to be easily fixed in position or removed.
- 6x Anodised extending 36mm legs with threaded leg caps.
- Deep side drawer unit including insert trays.
- 2x Shallow tray units that can be used as winder trays.
- Discreet shoulder strap fixing points.
- Adjustable deluxe padded shoulder strap.
- Dimensions – Open W 761mm x L 830mm Closed W 761mm x L561mm.
RRP: £699.99
Matrix F25 Pro Seatbox Lime Edition
Product Overview:
Designed as compact H-frame Seatbox which features a lightweight aluminium construction for easy transportation and to help keep weight to a minimum while retaining strength and stability.
Product Features:
- Available in lime and black frame colours.
- Bespoke extruded aluminium main frame and footplate.
- 25mm anodised black extending legs.
- Sliding footplate with twist pin locks.
- Oversized main handwheels.
- Removable padded shoulder strap.
- Supplied with 90mm deep tray unit and deep side drawer unit.
- Weight 13.5kg.
- Dimensions – Open W 761mm x L 830mm Closed W 761mm x L561mm.
- F25 Pro is also available as a swivel seat option to give extra back support and comfort.
RRP: £399.99
Matrix F25 Pro Seatbox Black Edition
Product Overview:
Designed as compact H-frame Seatbox which features a lightweight aluminium construction for easy transportation and to help keep weight to a minimum while retaining strength and stability.
Product Features:
- Available in lime and black frame colours.
- Bespoke extruded aluminium main frame and footplate.
- 25mm anodised black extending legs.
- Sliding footplate with twist pin locks.
- Oversized main handwheels.
- Removable padded shoulder strap.
- Supplied with 90mm deep tray unit and deep side drawer unit.
- Weight 13.5kg.
- Dimensions – Open W 761mm x L 830mm Closed W 761mm x L561mm.
- F25 Pro is also available as a swivel seat option to give extra back support and comfort.
RRP: £399.99
Matrix F25 Pro Swivel Seatbox Lime Edition
Product Overview:
Designed as compact H-frame Seatbox ideal for feeder fishing. It features a Swivel Seat Unit fitted for additional comfort and back support.
Product Features:
- Lightweight aluminium construction for easy transportation.
- Increased frame and footplate width to increase stability.
- Bespoke extruded aluminium main frame and footplate.
- 25mm anodised black extending legs.
- Sliding footplate with twist pin locks.
- Oversized main handwheels.
- Removable padded shoulder strap.
- Supplied with 90mm deep tray unit and deep side drawer unit.
- Weight 13.5kg.
- Dimensions – Open W 761mm x L 830mm Closed W 761mm x L561mm.
RRP: £499.99
Matrix XR36 Pro Accessory Chair
Product Overview:
The XR36 Pro Accessory Chair is designed to offer ultimate stability and comfort. The supportive back makes it ideal for feeder or float fishing.
Product Features:
- It features four fully adjustable 36mm extendable legs.
- Oversized extra padded seat cushion for additional comfort.
- The whole seat and legs fold flat for easy transportation.
- Deluxe padded seat cushion for maximum comfort.
- Supplied with a detachable shoulder strap.
- Weight 7.7kg.
- Dimensions Open – L73 x H96 x W70cm / Closed L73 x H18 x 70cm.
- Main Fabric 100% Polyester / Padding 100% Polyurethane.
RRP: £239.99
Matrix Folding Side Trays – Large & XL
Product Overview:
Ideal to be used as a spacious large side tray, this unique side tray folds from both ends allowing compact transportation.
Product Features:
- Supplied with two movable leg clamps.
- Leg clamps can be moved to fit different seatboxes.
- Locking clips securely hold folded parts during transit.
- Constructed using our X-strong outer rim extrusion.
- Fits all our clip on side tray accessories.
- Perforated surface to prevent build-up of water and bait.
- Compatible with 25mm, 30mm and 36mm round legs.
- Dimensions – Open 90.5 x 42cm / Closed 47 x 42cm.
- Weight – 3.1kg.
RRP: Folding Side Tray £109.99 Folding XL Side Tray £119.99
Matrix Folding Side Tray – Slim
Product Features:
- Perfect used as a second tray.
- Can be positioned along the rear Seatbox legs.
- Supplied with two movable leg clamps.
- Folds along the centre allowing for compact transportation.
- Constructed using our X-strong outer rim extrusion.
- Fits all our clip on side tray accessories.
- Perforated surface to prevent build-up of water and bait.
- Compatible with 25mm, 30mm and 36mm round legs.
- Dimensions – Open 80 x 20cm / Closed 40 x 20cm.
- Weight – 1.4kg.
RRP: £59.99
Matrix Folding Side Tray Storm Covers
Product Overview:
Following the release of our Folding Side Trays we’re adding the new Folding Storm Covers. The clever design allows them to be transported easily and fitted to the side trays in seconds when required
Product Features:
- Designed to protect your bait from wind and rain.
- Hinged design allows cover to fold in half for compact transportation.
- Unique concept which enables the cover to be clipped on and off your side tray.
- Features tensioning handwheels so the hood can be fixed in different positions.
- Durable stainless-steel ribs for stability.
- Fully waterproof PU backed lightweight polyester fabric.
- Available in two sizes Large and XL.
- Only compatible with Matrix Folding Side Trays.
- Main fabric 100% polyester.
- Dimensions fully open XL W60 L58 H40cm – Large W60 L45 H31cm.
RRP: Large £54.99 XL 59.99
Matrix Folding Side Tray Clamp
Product Features:
- Designed to clip on to our X-Strong outer rim of Matrix side trays.
- Clamp can be fixed in any position around the outer rim.
- Perfect for adding an additional supporting leg.
- Can also be used to support a roost or bait brolly.
- Supplied with 25mm and 30mm inserts.
- Compatible with 25mm, 30mm and 36mm round legs.
RRP: £12.99
Matrix Deluxe Seatbox Cushion Unit
Product Overview:
We know some anglers struggle for comfort during long fishing session sat on a seatbox. We’ve now developed a Deluxe Seat Cushion that provides additional support and comfort for the anglers who have previously struggled fishing for long periods of time.
Product Features:
- Developed using high grade foam to improve comfort.
- Multi layered high density foam creates gradual compression.
- Fits all Matrix Seatboxes.
- Flexible pole support cup with built in sprit level.
- Durable black PU coated outer fabric.
- Materials – Foam Polyurethane / Outer Fabric 45% Polyester 55% PVC.
RRP: £69.99
Matrix Horizon X Ultra Pro Slim Feeder Rods
Product Overview:
Horizon Slims have long been the go-to rod for feeder anglers who want the very best feeder rod for targeting small fish at close to medium range. The new and improved Ultra Pro Slims really need to be seen to fully appreciate the quality.
Product Features:
- Available in three lengths and casting weights 3.0m 25g, 3.3m 30g and 3.5m 35g.
- These rods are carefully developed with our European consultants for light feeder fishing.
- Constructed using ultra-high modulus carbon for quick recovery on the cast.
- Slim, lightweight Japanese carbon rod blank prevents hook pulls when using small hooks and light line.
- XQG / XOG-W RS Silicon Nitride guides throughout.
- Slim minimal style black EVA handle which features an ultra-lightweight carbon reel seat.
- Two-piece rods are designed to break down equally for transportation.
- Each rod is supplied with two ultra-sensitive 2.2mm carbon tips.
RRP: 3.0m £269.99, 3.3m £279.99 and 3.5m £289.99. 0.5oz, 0.75oz and 1oz tips £44.99
Matrix HX Pro 5000 & 6000 Feeder Reels
Product Overview:
With the unbelievable success of the HX Pro 3000 & 4000 we were constantly asked to launch them in bigger sizes. The new 5000 & 6000 sizes have been developed for feeder fishing with bigger rods and when using large feeders for distance fishing or when fishing rivers. They feature a worm drive and slow oscillation for improved line lay which is important to aid casting long distances and weight is kept to a minimum thanks to a ultra-light magnesium body
Product Features:
- TLS triple sealed body to keep moisture and groundbait out.
- SDX multi disc drag system to help play fish.
- Carbon Reinforced Rotor with a minimum resistance rotor brake.
- Sleek one-piece bail arm.
- Easy reach spool even on the biggest reel makes casting and controlling your line effortless.
- 10+1 Ball Bearings.
- 9:1 Gear Ratio.
- Line capacity 5000 (150m of Ø0.26mm) 6000 (150m of Ø0.28mm).
- Retrieve per handle turn 5000 (90cm per turn) 6000 (96cm per turn).
- Weight 5000–408g 6000-428g.
RRP: HX 5000 £219.99 and HX 6000 £229.99. Spare spools £24.99
Matrix Air Flow Bait Tubs
Product Features:
- Perfect for storing live bait such as maggots and worms.
- Compact rectangular shape.
- Light grey colour to help prevent overheating.
- Stackable for easy storage.
- Available in 1.25pts (0.71L) / 2.0pts (1.13L).
RRP: 1.5pts £2.99 and 2.0pts £3.49
Matrix Air Lock Bait Tubs
Product Features:
- Perfect for storing baits like pellet and corn.
- Compact rectangular shape.
- Light grey colour to help prevent overheating.
- Stackable for easy storage.
- Available in 1.25pts (0.71L) / 2.0pts (1.13L).
RRP: 1.5pts £2.99 and 2.0pts £3.49
Matrix Skirt Lid
Product Features:
- Designed to fit our Air Flow and Air Lock tubs.
- Perfect for using with live bait like maggots and pinkies.
- The overhanging rim helps prevent live bait escaping.
- Ideal when soaking maggots.
RRP: £1.49
Matrix Drainage Tray
Product Features:
- Designed to fit our Air Flow and Air Lock tubs.
- Can used to drain bait like casters and worms.
- Great for draining micro pellets by turning upright.
- Pinch grip handle makes it easy to remove.
- Can be stored internally in the tubs with the lid fitted.
RRP: £1.49
Matrix Grey Beanie
Product Features:
- Knitted beanie hat.
- High stretch fabric for comfortable fit.
- Minimal branding.
- Fabric: 100% Acrylic.
RRP: £9.99
Matrix Lime Grey Bobble Hat
Product Features:
- Knitted bobble hat.
- High stretch fabric for comfortable fit.
- Bold lime and grey branding.
- Fabric: 54% Acrylic 46% Polyester.
RRP: £11.99
Matrix Grey Sherpa Bobble Hat
Product Features:
- Knitted bobble hat.
- Sherpa lined for extreme cold.
- Subtle grey branding.
- Fabric: 54% Acrylic 46% Polyester.
- Lining: 100% Polyester.
RRP: £12.99
For additional info, you can head over to the Matrix website or watch the YouTube video below:
Will you look to add any of the new Matrix items for August 2025 to your tackle collection? Let us know in the comments below.
