Max Nollert Temptation MK4 12 ft: sensitivity and progressive power
The Max Nollert Temptation MK4 Nice’n Slim is a 12 ft carp fishing rod, approximately 366 cm, combining a sensitive tip with a progressive action and a reserve of power in the lower blank. The slim construction and modern components evolve the character of the Temptation series, maintaining the pleasure of feeling the fish during the fight.
The 2.75–3.25 lb and 3.5–4 lb power classes meet different needs, both with a GripX handle or full natural cork.
▼ Main features
The tip absorbs the strain and follows the fish's changes of direction, helping to maintain constant line tension. As the load increases, the work extends progressively along the blank, eventually engaging the reserve of strength in the lower section.
This transition allows you to move from the sensitivity needed to appreciate the fight to the power required to control it. The rod's quick response helps maintain contact even in wind and choppy conditions.
▼ Which power class to choose
2.75–3.25 lb: sensitivity and control
The most sensitive and slightly more parabolic version of the series is recommended for lake fishing, medium distances, and boat fighting. The tip follows the fish's movements and the blank works progressively deeper, offering control without sacrificing the sensations of the retrieve.
3.5–4 lb: distance and demanding situations
Designed for large lakes, rivers, long-distance casting, heavy lines, and heavy rigs, it offers a greater reserve of power without sacrificing a tip capable of working. Under load, the progressive action engages the lower part of the blank to apply pressure when conditions require it.
▼ Handles and construction
GripX
Combines EVA and high-quality shrink wrap for a slim, durable handle with a secure grip, designed for those who prefer direct contact with the rod.
Full natural cork
Offers a warm feel to the touch and the traditional aesthetics of classic carp fishing rods. At the same rating, it changes the feel in the hands, not the technical character of the rod.
Braided carbon and K-Cloth
The construction combines a finer weave in the tip area, designed for sensitivity and sensation transmission, with a broader structure in the lower part, intended to support work under load. The K-Cloth weave contributes to the blank's strength and the progressive delivery of power.
▼ Guides and reel seat
The SIC 6 + 1 guide set includes a 40 mm guide ring. The distance from the reel, height, angle, and progression of the guides work together to guide the loops as they leave, with the aim of limiting side-to-side oscillations, line contact with the blank, and energy loss during the cast. The diameter of the first ring alone does not determine casting performance.
The reel seat measures 20 and offers stable fixation even for large carp fishing reels, avoiding heavy metal components that would unnecessarily stiffen the handle.
▼ Technical specifications
Model: Max Nollert Temptation MK4 Nice’n Slim
Technique: carp fishing
Length: 12 ft / approximately 366 cm
Power classes: 2.75–3.25 lb or 3.5–4 lb
Action: progressive, with a sensitive tip and reserve of power in the lower part
Handles: GripX, in EVA and shrink wrap, or full natural cork
Construction: braided carbon with K-Cloth weave
Guides: SIC 6 + 1
Guide ring: 40 mm
Reel seat: size 20
▼ Over twenty years of Temptation
The Nice’n Slim represents the evolution of a series perfected for over twenty years. The guides, handle materials, and construction details have changed over time, maintaining the same philosophy: letting the angler feel the fish while preserving an adequate reserve of power.
